On this day in 1978, Van Halen played the Amsterdam Paradiso, their third European show of their first world tour, after playing Poperinge (Belgium) and Delft (Holland). At this show a lot of the brothers' Dutch family were present. It was the first and only time their parents returned to Holland after their emigration in 1962. Below, enjoy photos and an audio recording … [Read more...]
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Van Halen Drunken Summit: Carrie Stevens, Steve Brown, Philip Shouse, Greg Renoff
Playmate Carrie Stevens, Steve Brown of Trixer/Tokyo Motorfist, Philip Shouse (Accept/Ace Frehley/Gene Simmons) and author Greg Renoff (Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producers Life In Music & Van Halen Rising) get together, have a few drinks, and talk the Mighty Van Halen! The host of this little virtual get together is Izzy Presley, who runs, Another FN Podcast. "Another FN … [Read more...]
Watch Family Guy’s Van Halen Episode
Seth MacFarlane's no-holds-barred animated show, Family Guy surprised us with several Van Halen references in the latest episode. The new episode, (Season 18, Episode 17) which aired April 26th, is entitled "Coma guy," but just as easily could have been called "Van Halen Guy," or "Peter Discovers Van Halen." Having never read a book, Peter Griffin decides it's time, and … [Read more...]
‘Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music’ Released Today
Released today! Order at Van Halen Store Greg Renoff, the author of the acclaimed Van Halen Rising, has just released the autobiography of legendary Van Halen producer, Ted Templeman! Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music contains a great deal of never-heard-before Van Halen content in this book, straight from the producer of their first six … [Read more...]
Sammy & The Circle Cover “Good Enough’ & ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ While on Lockdown
Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony bust out two more rock classics with their bandmates in The Circle while on lockdown. The Circle has been recording covers while social distancing due to the Coronavirus. They're calling the jam sessions 'The Circle Lockdown Challenge.' Sammy's been announcing them on social media. For a last week's cover of the Who's "Won't Get Fooled … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Answers The Critics Regarding Keyboards In Van Halen
Sammy Hagar has heard it many times over the years. He’s the guy who wanted more keyboards and less guitar in Van Halen. Well, the former Van Halen frontman finally set the record straight on the topic and he had a rock-solid witness to back him up – Michael Anthony. “I didn’t do any of that. That’s what Eddie did,” Hagar said during yesterday’s interview on Sirius/XM’s … [Read more...]
Never-Before-Heard Alex Van Halen Interview From 1981
“There’s a little bit of Van Halen in everybody, and we’re just there to bring it out.” Talk about the perfect t-shirt. Those words came straight from the man who has brought the undeniable Van Halen beats we’ve been rocking to for over four decades - Alex Van Halen. They’re from a 1981 interview that has never been heard before until now thanks to the podcast The Tapes … [Read more...]
Deraps Channels Van Halen with ‘Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’ Single
DERAPS band: Jacob Deraps, Josh Gallagher and William Lachance We have featured the young players Jacob Deraps, Josh Gallagher and William Lachance many times on the Van Halen News Desk. And now, they have formed the power trio band, ‘’Deraps.” The recording of their first album is almost complete, and the debut single and music video is out now! So ladies and … [Read more...]
Last Chance to Get EVH High Top Sneakers
Important merchandise news from Van Halen Store: All EVH high tops are out of production and are now in very limited supply. They anticipate being permanently sold out of these gorgeous striped shoes sometime in the near future. For a limited time enjoy free US shipping on your entire order when you order any of the four pairs shown below. Shop EVH Sneakers … [Read more...]
Gary Cherone Talkin’ ‘Bout Van Halen: Hear Complete ‘Trunk Nation’ Interview
Van Halen III was released on this date in 1998 (March 17th) On the anniversary of Van Halen III today, it's a good time to highlight the recent talk former Van Halen singer Gary Cherone had with Sirius/XM’s ‘Trunk Nation’ host, Eddie Trunk. Gary spoke about his time singing for Van Halen, including a small update on his current relationship with the Van Halen … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Skateboard!
Rides don’t get much cooler than this ... EVH Gear has released something quite unexpected… a 5150 Skateboard! Ready to ride right out of the box, but feel free to hang it in the man cave... Made of high quality, durable recycled aircraft aluminum. Made in the USA by Aluminati, this striking skateboard features Eddie Van Halen’s red, black and white stripes and the … [Read more...]
‘He Delivered Like A Boss’: Glowing Reviews of David Lee Roth Keep Coming
"You better believe we're gettin' our kicks on this tour!" Photo by photoshopCAFE.com You wanted the best reviews, you got the best reviews. The Van Halen News Desk has collected some of the latest reactions by those who’ve had the chance to see David Lee Roth during his recent run of dates as the special guest of KISS. Below are a handful of reviews including one from … [Read more...]