If you took the "Under" bet on how many shows this summer's Van Halen reunion tour would last, guess what? You win! A legitimate source has confirmed that the outing has been "indefinitely postponed." Well, at least we got a new color photo of a semi-reunited Van Halen. If they ever do actually work this mess out, let's hope that Michael Anthony is the guy standing on … [Read more...]
Archives for 2007
The new Van Halen
Rolling Stone has scored the first picture of Van Halen Mach IV. From RollingStone.com: Exclusive: Feast Your Eyes on Van Halen 2.0!! Here they are in all their glory! Use your imagination to replace the dapper blazer with a plunging spandex bodysuit! Credit for the pic goes to Rolling Stone photographer Richard McLaren. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth talks about reunion
From Rolling Stone: Exclusive: Diamond Dave Spills His Guts About Van Halen Reunion Van Halen recently announced that they'd be touring together with their original frontman David Lee Roth for the first time in twenty-three years. Roth spoke exclusively to our Brian Hiatt about burying the ax with Eddie, playing the old favorites with a different attitude and the … [Read more...]
Third best-of set pushed back again
From Roadrunner Records' Blabbermouth section: VAN HALEN: 'Best Of (1978-1984)' Pushed Back Once Again BLABBERMOUTH.NET can reveal that Rhino Records has once again pushed back the projected release date of VAN HALEN's "Best Of (1978-1984)", the first single-disc compilation exclusively spotlighting 1978-1984, the group's original David Lee Roth era---this time to April … [Read more...]
Rock ’n’ Roll Reunion 101
Well, class, it's been about a week since Van Halen issued an underwhelming press release at around 5:30 p.m. ET on a Friday, in which they announced a summer reunion tour with David Lee Roth, and without much-beloved founding bassist Michael Anthony. There hasn't been a peep since. No momentous press conference (complete with a performance, perhaps?). No picture of the new … [Read more...]
It’s OFFICIAL! Van Halen to tour with David Lee Roth this summer (but Mike’s still out)
Hot off the wire, kids: VAN HALEN Is Back: VAN HALEN Officially Announces Summer Tour With David Lee Roth LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In what is no doubt one of the most anticipated moments in rock and roll, VAN HALEN officially announces their 2007 North American tour. The tour will mark the first time since 1984 that original VAN HALEN front man David Lee Roth … [Read more...]
The Exiled Half
Michael Anthony has posted a new message at his website, along with photos from his New Year's Eve shows with Sammy at the Cabo Wabo Cantina. From Mike's site: BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! POSTED: 1/29/07 We've put together a bunch of photos from the New Year's Eve gigs at the Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico along with some shots from Kari's 70's themed Birthday Bash. … [Read more...]
Report: Van Halen Reunion Tour to Launch in May
From the L.A. Times: David and Eddie, together again Give credit (or blame?) to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: David Lee Roth is back with Van Halen and planning to tour. The mercurial Roth, who officially left Van Halen on April Fool's Day in 1985, will reunite with his old band for a tour that kicks off in North Carolina in early May and includes June stops in L.A., … [Read more...]
Reunion “99% Likely” And Could Launch In Vegas
From the Las Vegas Review Journal: Roth set to rejoin Van Halen for tour A Van Halen reunion tour, with David Lee Roth back in the fold after 22 years, is in the works, with a Las Vegas launch looking good. A late April date at the Palms' new venue, The Pearl, is "99 percent" likely, a source said. A 40-date tour is being discussed.It would be the latest coup for … [Read more...]
Rolling Stone: “Van Halen Plot Reunion”
From RollingStone.com: Van Halen Plot Reunion: David Lee Roth Plans to Join Eddie and Alex for Major Summer Tour The reunion that Van Halen fans have been awaiting for twenty-two years began in December, when David Lee Roth walked into Eddie Van Halen's Hollywood home studio. There he rejoined the band for a rehearsal, singing fourteen Van Halen classics. "They totally got … [Read more...]
Van Halen Reuniting With Roth For Tour
From Billboard.com: Sources tell Billboard.com a contract could be signed as soon as today for Live Nation to produce a 40-date amphitheatre tour by Van Halen this summer, with original frontman David Lee Roth back in the fold for the first time in more than 20 years.As previously reported, guitarist Eddie Van Halen's 15-year-old son Wolfgang has stepped in for original … [Read more...]
Eddie and Fender Unveil New Frankenstein Replica
PRESS RELEASE Eddie Van Halen and Fender, Together at Last Friday January 19, 9:01 am ET Fender Custom Shop to Create 300 Limited-Edition Replicas of Iconic Eddie Van Halen "Frankenstein(TM)" Guitar SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hold on to your whammy bars: In one of the most anticipated events in electric guitar history, Eddie Van Halen and the master builders of … [Read more...]