Photo by Zeil Zlozower Pasadena played a critical role in the early lives of the Van Halen brothers, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, and original Van Halen bassist Mark Stone. The Van Halen Trail 2026 video, filmed this week by VHND contributing writer, Jeff Goebel, documents the real locations connected to the band’s history — […]
Van Halen Trail 2026: Historic Pasadena Locations [Video]
Alex Van Halen Shares Home-Movie of a Young Eddie Van Halen
Alex Van Halen just blew us away. In a tribute to his brother on what would have been his 71st birthday, Alex posted a short teaser video featuring a glimpse of a very young Eddie Van Halen playing guitar at home. It’s surreal to watch this. Note the spark in his eye as he absolutely […]
Eddie Van Halen (1955–2020): A Life in Music
By VHND & contributing writer CJ Chilvers Today marks what would have been Eddie Van Halen’s 71st birthday. Edward Van Halen gave the world a gift—four decades of musical genius. His approach to the guitar gave birth to an entire generation of guitar players who see it as an instrument with unlimited possibilities. He introduced […]
Van Halen’s ‘Balance’ Anniversary & Tribute
Watch the Balance Electric Press Kit, embedded above Balance is Van Halen’s fourth and final album with vocalist Sammy Hagar Released January 24th, 1995, Balance became Van Halen’s fourth consecutive number 1 studio album. It quickly went double platinum— just two months after its release—proving that this hard rock outfit could do just fine, thank you, during the […]
Van Halen Live in London, 1995: Relive the Epic Concert!
‘Live At Wembley 1995’ is the new live album just released by Van Halen, spotlighting the concert from London’s Wembley Stadium. The explosive eight-song recording, recorded on June 24, 1995, during the band’s Balance tour, features an anthemic mix of the band’s biggest hits and deep cuts. Available on black vinyl and Compact Disc. Track […]
Photos: Opening Night of Van Halen’s 1984 Tour
Van Halen kicked off their legendary 1984 world tour on January 18th — 42 years ago today! Michael Anthony, Neil Zlozower and Tim McCrum share their memories of that first show, below. McCrum also shares his photos from that night exclusively with VHND, and Eddie recalls how massive that tour was. A sold-out crowd […]
An Evening Celebrating Van Halen
“I think that you’re headed for a whole lotta trouble….” Nashville! Four friends of the Van Halen News Desk are putting on a show this Saturday— “An evening celebrating the music of Van Halen! The DLR Years: 1978-1984.” UPDATED 1/18/26: We’ve added several videos below. And for everyone who can’t be there in Nashville, the […]
David Lee Roth Announces 2026 North American Tour
David Lee Roth has just announced a 30-date tour of the US and Canada. Roth’s tour will begin on April 16 in Airway Heights, Washington, and conclude Aug. 7 at Sturgis, South Dakota. The setlist should entirely consist of Van Halen classics. Presale starts tomorrow! David Lee Roth 2026 Tour Schedule April 16: Airway Heights, […]
Alex Van Halen: ‘I’ve Got a Movie to Make, a Record To Make’
The season finale of Modern Drummer’s ‘Metal Sticks’ delivers an extraordinary and rare conversation with Alex Van Halen. In this exclusive episode, Alex joins hosts Nicko McBrain and David Frangioni for a wide-ranging discussion that offers a unique window into his world. Alex shares what he’s been up to, reflects on the Van Halen albums, […]
New Year’s Eve with Van Halen Live at Whisky A-Go-Go!
On this night in 1977, Van Halen performed at the famous Whisky A-Go-Go in Hollywood. Review photos and listen to audio from the concert below. Listen to both Van Halen sets, featuring several unreleased originals! Some quotes from people who were lucky enough to see Van Halen at the Whisky: “I was there! The midnight […]
