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Archives for 2009

Chickenfoot’s CD scores 4.5-Star average rating from over 1,000 iTunes users, album reaches #4 in U.S.

by VHND — updated June 11, 2009 25 Comments

As of today, Chickenfoot's debut album has only been out for one week, yet already, over 1,000 rock fans have rated the album on iTunes. Amazingly, the album has no less than a solid 4.5-Star rating! Besides the high ratings, there are nearly 300 album reviews that have been written by iTunes users so far. That tells us that these people not only love the album, but they're … [Read more...]

Chickenfoot: New Video for “Oh Yeah”

by VHND — updated June 11, 2009 33 Comments

You may remember hearing them talk about this video in the "Oh Yeah" episode of the 12 Days of The Foot, and it is finally here! Check out Joe, Chad, Mike and Sammy in the first Chickenfoot Music Video which combines live performance, rehearsal footage, and a very special bbq solo section. visit chickenfoot.us for more info … [Read more...]

More info on Guitar Hero: Van Halen

by VHND — updated July 27, 2014 115 Comments

Here's a recap of what is known about the upcoming Guitar Hero: Van Halen game: Guitar Hero: Van Halen should be released this year, possibly as early as August. Van Halen Store will be offering it and will be taking pre-orders soon. Like the Guitar Hero: Metallica game before it, only the current Van Halen band memebers are in the game. Players start off as the … [Read more...]

Chickenfoot CNN video, more CD reviews

by VHND — updated June 9, 2009 25 Comments

Here is a minute and a half video from CNN covering the L.A. CD signing: Embedded video from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video" mce_href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN Video</a> More Chickenfoot CD reviews: Chickenfoot CD review from USA Today Chickenfoot CD review from Calgary Herald Chickenfoot CD review from Modern Guitars Chickenfoot CD review … [Read more...]

DAVID LEE ROTH’s ‘DLR Band’ album now available for download

by VHND — updated June 9, 2009 35 Comments

DLR Band sounds closer to classic Van Halen than any other David Lee Roth solo album save Eat 'Em And Smile. Nothing goes better with that Van Halen-esque guitar playing than Diamond Dave's irreplaceable vocals and lyrics. It's a brilliant album that we highly recommend, and it's available on for download for the first time. 14 down-and-dirty songs for $9.99 at iTunes or just … [Read more...]

Chickenfoot CD Reviews

by VHND — updated June 10, 2009 46 Comments

Below are several reviews of Chickenfoot's self-titled debut album from music critics. We ask our readers to please write your own review below, in our Comments section. Billboard: It's impossible not to be excited about this ridiculously named super-group, which teams former Van Halen bandmates Sammy Hagar on vocals and Michael Anthony on bass with guitar virtuoso Joe … [Read more...]

Chickenfoot: ‘The Tonight Show’ Performance

by VHND — updated June 8, 2009 35 Comments

CHICKENFOOT -- the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), bassist Michael Anthony (ex-Van Halen), guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen) -- performed the song "Oh Yeah" on last night's (Friday, June 5) edition of Conan O'Brien's "The Tonight Show" on NBC. Watch the performance below. … [Read more...]

Get CHICKENFOOT today for only $3.99!!! (update: offer expired)

by VHND — updated June 10, 2009 66 Comments

That's right! Amazon made a deal with Chickenfoot and for four days only (through Monday, June 8th at midnight), you can download the entire new album for the crazy price of just $3.99! Buy the MP3 album for $3.99 at the Amazon MP3 Downloads store NOW! (click here) UPDATE (6/9): The special price expired and it's  now $8.99. … [Read more...]

Happy Footday – CD released today! Here’s some more Chickenfoot updates…

by VHND — updated June 9, 2009 25 Comments

Chickenfoot Listening Party! Listen to the FULL version of the LP-only track, "Bitten By The Wolf," as well as ALL other songs in full, right here! UNofficial Chickenfoot "Avenida Revolucion" video Although not "official," this video is amazing! Posted by "themixguy" on youtube. This was a class filming and editing project. We hope to shed some light on the ongoing … [Read more...]

Chickenfoot – 12 Days of the Foot: Day 12, FOOTDAY! (Bitten By The Wolf)

by VHND — updated June 5, 2009 8 Comments

Chickenfoot's album comes out TODAY! The final day 12 of the serial "12 Days of the Foot" featuring Joe, Chad, Mike, Sammy sharing some insight on each track on the new album. In this episode: "Bitten By The Wolf". … [Read more...]

Chickenfoot: Day 11 video & CD reviews

by VHND — updated June 4, 2009 27 Comments

Day 11 of the new serial "12 Days of the Foot" featuring Joe, Chad, Mike, Sammy sharing some insight on each track on the new album. In this episode: "Future In The Past." Chickenfoot CD review from Get Ready To ROCK! Whatever your views on the merits of a super group, this album rocks. From the opening Satch guitar squall and Chad Smith's pounding drum pattern to … [Read more...]

10 Chickenfoot updates

by VHND — updated June 3, 2009 73 Comments

1) TV appearance this Friday, June 5th: Chickenfoot will perform on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien this Friday night. 2) INTERVIEW: Michael Anthony: "I never quit Van Halen" (MusicRadar.com) Bassist responds to guitarist's claims - read it here (from June 2nd). 3) INTERVIEW: Michael Anthony (BraveWords.com) Read it here. 4) VIDEO: Michael Anthony's longtime … [Read more...]

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