Van Halen's "Romeo Delight" has been covered by Canadian melodic thrash metal pioneers, Annihilator. The track comes off Annihilator's 13th (self-titled) album, which released today (May 25th) in Europe. RadioMetal.com spoke with Annihilator's founder and guitarist, Jeff Waters, about covering "Romeo Delight:" At the end of the record, there’s a cover of VAN HALEN’s … [Read more...]
Archives for 2010
“Unchained” stripped: Eddie’s isolated guitar track
Here's Eddie Van Halen's isolated guitar track for "Unchained." This classic has long been considered one of the favorite songs of many Van Halen fans. It was voted favorite song by the fans in issue #7 (Winter 1997) of The Inside magazine. From the classic opening chords, the fast paced riff, to it's conclusion, this song is a masterpiece, and simply shows VH at their … [Read more...]
Dweezil Zappa: “Van Halen played me some new stuff from his record”
Eddie Van Halen hasn't talked to the press in a while, but one of his his friends has - Dweezil Zappa tells Glide Magazine that he has been hanging with his old friend Eddie Van Halen recently, and that Eddie played him some of his "new stuff from his record"! Glide Magazine: How did growing up around your father and the countless amazing musicians he employed change the … [Read more...]
Valerie Bertinelli Engaged to Boyfriend Tom Vitale
Three years after officially divorcing rock icon Eddie Van Halen, actress Valerie Bertinelli is preparing to give marriage another try. In an interview with AARP Magazine, the 50-year-old star opened up about her engagement to long-time boyfriend Tom Vitale, who proposed after a romantic night out in Florence. Valerie Bertinelli is engaged to her boyfriend of nearly six … [Read more...]
Mad Anthony’s Hot Band and Hot Sauce (Part 2)
From BryanReesman.com: by Bryan Reesman Mad Anthony back in the day: All Jacked Up. Life is good for Michael Anthony. After three decades achieving fame and fortune playing with Van Halen, he now rocks out in another popular group, Chickenfoot, with ex-VH bandmate Sammy Hagar, guitarist Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Their self-titled … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio
From Mad Anthony Cafe: R.I.P. RONNIE JAMES DIO POSTED: 5.17.2010 "I was saddened to hear yesterday about the passing of one of rock's most powerful vocalists, Ronnie James Dio. He was an influence to me, growing up playing music. I remember in Van Halen we used to do "Man on The Silver Mountain" in the club days, and during one of our early tours we played a festival in … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony UK interview
Michael Anthony discusses Chickenfoot with Nicky Horne from PlanetRock.com. Listen here. … [Read more...]
Autographed Van Halen Philadelphia Flyers Jersey auctioned for charity
Philadelphia Flyers Daniel Carcillo displays one-of-a-kind, limited-edition autographed Van Halen Flyers jersey now available via auction for Flyers Charities. Van Halen signed the jersey when the band last performed at the Wachovia Center in 2007. The jersey will be awarded to the highest bidder. Opening bid was $51.50, in honor of the name of Van Halen’s studio and the name … [Read more...]
Soundboard recording: Van Halen performing Rainbow’s “Man On The Silver Mountain”
The hard rock community was in a state of mourning as artists rushed to pay tribute to iconic elder statesman Ronnie James Dio, who died on Sunday at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. Read the billboard article.RIP Ronnie! As a tribute to the late, great, Ronnie James Dio, the Van Halen News Desk has dusted off an old recording from our archives. It's Van Halen covering the … [Read more...]
Pearl Jam covers Van Halen’s “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love”
Pearl Jam covering the Van Halen classic "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love" from Hartford, Connecticut, May 15th, 2010. … [Read more...]
New Eddie Van Halen Shirts!
Van Halen Store has two unique Eddie Van Halen shirts just added to their selection. Flying Eddie Shirt (Small - 2XL, Slim-Fit, $24.95) This shirt features Eddie Van Halen in concert doing his famous scissor kick jump! Naturally, he's wearing his red EVH striped sneakers! The back of the tee has a small silver "EVH" logo and says simply, PLAY FAST, WEAR STRIPES. … [Read more...]
Van Halen Mix 05
Here's the fifth Van Halen Mix arranged by Roland Chayer. Enjoy "Van Halen Mix 05!" Listen here! Like it? Please tell everyone what you think in our Comments section below! … [Read more...]