Credit: Neil Zlozower During a recent interview, guitarist Joe Bonamassa was asked how Edward Van Halen created his now famous "brown sound". Below is an article rock journalist/author Greg Prato has shared with the Van Halen News Desk including Bonamassa's comments on Edward's iconic sound and the multiple factors that went into achieving it. This comes from the … [Read more...]
Could A ‘Van Halen Rising’ Movie Be Coming?
News broke today about the possibility of a movie based on the highly acclaimed book by Greg Renoff - Van Halen Rising - the book that charts the iconic band's journey from Pasadena locals to rock legends. What the chances are it'll happen, we don't know yet. But it's possible. Renoff has posted an update to Facebook: Some exciting news broke today, about me and my book … [Read more...]
Hagar & Anthony On Top Live Songs From ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’
In the latest video to celebrate the release of The Collection II box set, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony name the biggest live tracks from For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Hagar posted the video (above) along with a few additional comments: "This was the first record We actually took our time to write and record. I think pound for a pound, or song for a song, it might be … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Wanted To Manage Tesla, Says Bassist Brian Wheat
Tesla bassist Brian Wheat says David Lee Roth not only wanted Tesla to open for him back in 1987, he also wanted to manage the band. After a series of dates supported by Cinderella during the second half of 1986, Roth tapped Tesla to open for the Eat 'Em And Smile band in January and February of '87. Roth had picked the band after seeing the video for "Modern Day Cowboy", … [Read more...]
Idaho Glass Artist Reimagines Iconic Van Halen Guitar
Eddie Van Halen's creative inspiration has reached artists of all kinds, not just musicians. Case in point: Idaho glass artist Cameron Davenport, who has reimagined Eddie's iconic Frankenstrat guitar into glass. In the video above posted to YouTube by Idaho news outlet KREM 2 News, Davenport shares the process behind creating the famous red-black-white guitar, which is in … [Read more...]
Former Assistant Tour Manager Shares Tales From The Road With Van Halen
Credit: Neil Zlozower Former Van Halen Assistant Tour Manager Brad Nye shared some amazing stories from his days on the road with the band during a recent appearance on Johnny Beane TV. In the video below, Nye shares stories from working with Van Halen at the 1983 US Festival (his first gig with the band), talking music with Eddie Van Halen, watching Eddie play guitar … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Childhood Friend Recalls Eddie Van Halen’s Early Years
Credit: Neil Zlozower In an exclusive interview with the Van Halen News Desk's Jeff Goebel, Eddie Van Halen’s childhood friend Tom Broderick revealed private moments with Eddie and Van Halen from 1968 to 2019. Tom’s older brothers Rob and Rick were the first to meet Eddie doing paper routes in the Pasadena area they lived at. Rob, a drummer, even jammed with Eddie in … [Read more...]
Jason Becker & Friends Release New Song ‘Some Assembly Required’
Jason Becker has released a brand new song with the help of some fellow talented friends called "Some Assembly Required". From Jason Becker's YouTube Channel: Guitar Heroes appear On “Some Assembly Required” To benefit The Jason Becker Special Needs Trust Nita Strauss and fiancé Josh Villalta have assembled an all star cast of musicians to play on a new track, “Some … [Read more...]
Bill McClintock’s Latest Mashup: Van Halen Meets The Miracles
Do you believe in Van Miracles? Our favorite mix masher Bill McClintock has returned with a brand new mashup! For his latest project, McClintock took music of The Miracles "Love Machine" and combined it with the isolated vocals of David Lee Roth from Van Halen's "Unchained" (with a few nods to "Beautiful Girls"). Mix in Eddie Van Halen's guitar solo from "Feel Your Love … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Hot For Teacher’ Video Location Tour
Credit: Neil Zlozower The Van Halen News Desk's Jeff Goebel recently made a trip to Los Angeles, California, on the trail of the hottest site in Van Halen history - the "Hot For Teacher" video filming location! In the video below, Goebel takes us on a tour inside John Marshall High School located in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles. Goebel and his guest gives us … [Read more...]
Rick Beato Celebrates Eddie Van Halen with Guest Guitarists
Credit: Neil Zlozower Rick Beato recently interviewed two of the most celebrated up-and-coming guitarists in the world, Mateus Asato and Matteo Mancuso, on his YouTube Channel. It was only a matter of time before the name Eddie Van Halen came up. In the clip below, the three reflect on Eddie's impact and unique style. During the discussion they listen to the “Ice … [Read more...]
Making Sense Of Van Halen’s Years-Long Internal Conflict
Credit: Neil Zlozower The story of David Lee Roth and the Van Halens is one for the ages, really. The most explosive rock and roll music you'll ever hear. Impossible to ignore. Unfortunately, neither is the often explosive drama. In case you hadn't heard, Roth has been making headlines lately by firing shots at the Van Halens, particularly Wolfgang, via his podcast … [Read more...]