Sammy Hagar’s infamous bar and rock ‘n roll hotspot, Cabo Wabo Cantina, is set to open in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in the fall of this year. Cabo Wabo Cantina offers a blend of live music and coastal Mexican cuisine served up all day and night, for a party that rocks into the early morning. Cabo Wabo Cantina will be a … [Read more...]
Archives for 2009
Van Halen Mix 02
Here is the second of three awesome Van Halen Mixes that were arranged by Roland Chayer. "Van Halen Mix 02" uses parts of 21 Van Halen songs. We'll feature the third Van Halen next week. Like it? Please tell everyone what you think in our Comments section below! … [Read more...]
2009 Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash dates announced
UPDATED Aug 10th: Sammy Hagar has announced the concert dates for this years Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash; October 7, 8, 10, 12 & 13. Check out Van Halen News Desk's review of the 2008 Bash for some inspiration to plan your trip! No word yet on whether or not CHICKENFOOT will play the bash... … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Favorite Sunglasses Now Available at VanHalenStore.com
These unique sunglasses, made by Liquid Eyewear, are made of unbreakable aluminum, which makes them virtually indestructible. Sammy Hagar loves these shades and wears them often. In fact, he has special ordered this model in these unique colors for himself. Van Halen Store has custom-ordered these sunglasses, and is offering them to our customers for a limited time and at … [Read more...]
Update from Michael Anthony
From Mad Anthony Cafe: European Vacation - Chickenfoot Style Posted: July 9, 2009 "Hey everyone!! I wanted to give a quick shout out here from Europe on my day off. We're having a blast out here and the shows have been off the hook - we can't wait to bring the party back home in August! I'm sure you've all heard about Chad hurting his arm out here - the boy gets … [Read more...]
Van Halen Mix 01
Here is the first of three awesome Van Halen Mixes that were arranged by Roland Chayer. "Van Halen Mix 01" uses parts of 18 Van Halen songs. We'll feature the other two Van Halen mixes in the coming days. Like it? Please tell everyone what you think in our Comments section below! … [Read more...]
Ripoff of “Hot For Teacher” Music Video
A new video by Escape The Fate rips off Van Halen's classic "Hot For Teacher" video. What's sad is, if you had not seen their video, and perhaps only heard their song on the radio, you would not be able to tell which one (out of thousands, it seems) of these new crappy bands that you were listening to. … [Read more...]
Three new movie trailers contain Van Halen references
No less than three new movie trailers contain Van Halen references or Van Halen music: The trailer for 'Spread' contains a Van Halen reference towards the end: The trailer for 'The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard' mentions David Lee Roth and Van Halen: The trailer for Zombieland contains "Everybody Wants Some": And while we're at it, here's SuperBad's … [Read more...]
Bonus Footage from Chickenfoot CD Booklet
Bonus clip #1: Bonus clip #2: … [Read more...]
No Brown M&M’s At Van Halen’s Wedding
From The Rad Report, submitted by Eddie on Tue, 06/30/2009: When Eddie Van Halen and his fiance Janie Liszewski wed this last weekend one of the gifts presented to guests were custom printed M&M's, among a number of other lovely items. And as you know Eddie has a history with M&M's. Specifically the brown ones. In 1982 the four members of Van Halen infamously … [Read more...]
Billy Sheehan Talks Van Halen, David Lee Roth
From BigMusicGeek.com: Acclaimed bassist Billy Sheehan (Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, and Devil’s Slingshot, among others), always a man of many words and interesting stories, was kind enough to take a break from his decidedly hectic schedule to speak with us regarding, among many other things, the release of his latest solo opus Holy Cow… Here's the Van Halen-related … [Read more...]
Brian May comments on Chickenfoot
From guitarist Brian May's official website: No - it's not a Ban-the-Bomb sign. It's explosive. It's .... a Chicken Foot! For those who like to ROCK (enunciated with a deep gravelly voice, a la Tommy Vance ...), in a classic grass roots, frig-off, out-and-out real way ... This is the new album you have to get. Chicken Foot are a new California 'Super Group' of … [Read more...]