Legendary Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth is helping draw attention to – and raise funds for – a great cause. He’s donating a signed item to raise money for the Navajo Nation, who’s been hit hard by the new coronavirus. The Navajo Nation currently has the highest per-capita infection rate of Covid-19 in the United […]
David Lee Roth Signed Auction to Help The Navajo Nation
Epic Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solos Performed on Keyboard
Here’s a real treat for the ears! Derek Sherinian is lauded around the world for his distinctive “guitaristic” approach to his keyboard style. Watch him perform classic Eddie Van Halen guitar solos on keyboard. Sherinian’s ivory wizardry of guitar on keyboard is a feat that once witnessed, will leave you speechless. Listen to three keyboard […]
David Lee Roth Responds to the Name Change Rumors
It’s been said that art is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone will have their own interpretation. Apparently, so is a painting by David Lee Roth. Roth recently took to social media to share more of the artwork he’s been posting during the COVID-19 downtime. His “soggy bottom” series of artwork usually features […]
‘And the Cradle Will Rock…’ Drum Cover by Avery Molek
Watch 13-years-old drummer, Avery Molek, below, cover Van Halen’s “And The Cradle Will Rock…” from Van Halen’s third album, Women And Children First. Check out Avery’s covers of more Van Halen classics, “Girl Gone Bad!” “Outta Love Again” “I’m The One” “Everybody Wants Some” “5150” “House of Pain“, and “Hot For Teacher” at age 6 […]
Michael Anthony’s Birthday Show, 6/20/81 Fabulous Forum
Happy Birthday, Michael Anthony! To celebrate “Canonmouth’s” birthday today, we feature an audio recording of Michael’s birthday show during the Fair Warning tour. Listen to Van Halen LIVE at the Fabulous Forum, recorded on June 20th, 1981 in Inglewood, CA, on Michael Anthony’s 27th birthday, below. (Photo Credits: Both photos taken by Mike Romy on […]
Video: Van Halen ‘Monsters of Rock’ Buffalo NY, June 19th, 1988
32 years ago today, Van Halen’s “The Monsters of Rock” summer stadium tour came to Rich Stadium in Buffalo, New York. This year, a good-quality audience-filmed bootleg surfaced on YouTube. Watch Van Halen’s full set, embedded above. Setlist:A.F.U. (Naturally Wired)Summer NightsThere’s Only One Way to RockPanamaBass SoloRunnin’ With the DevilWhy Can’t This Be LoveMine All […]
Watch the Earliest Known Van Halen Video Interview!
On this day in 1978, a very young Van Halen was filmed during an interview in London for the Australian TV show, Countdown. This is the earliest Van Halen video interview that has ever surfaced online, and it’s an ABSOLUTE GEM! Enjoy! Watch the interview, embedded above.
‘Weird’ Van Halen Covers Set For a Good Cause
Watch some self-proclaimed “weird” Van Halen covers… organized for a good cause! This Van Halen covers set was organized by the Slay At Home Festival – the first virtual metal and arts festival of its kind. Organized to raise donations for two amazing charities; MusiCares and Global Giving. Watch this Van Halen set, featuring: Shawna […]
Watch ‘Not Your Teacher’ – Van Halen Parody
Homeschool work has never been quite like this. The Van Halen News Desk knows that parents could use some comic relief these days. After all, dealing with the challenge of keeping your children educated at home during the COVID-19 crisis is no easy task. Below is a brand new parody called “Not Your Teacher”. It’s […]
David Lee Roth’s Handrawn Artwork Speaks Volumes
During these crazy times, David Lee Roth has been drawing up some comics and sharing them with the world. His new hand-drawn comics are what he calls the ‘Soggy Bottom’ series, and they’re all-new and relevant to what’s going on in the world right now. His artwork is outstanding, his style truly unique, and his […]