The VHND has an update for all of our readers who are keeping up with ex-Van Halen singer, Gary Cherone, and Extreme. 1) Extreme released a live DVD last week, on May 4th. Below is a trailer for the DVD, along with one of the 4 bonus music videos on the DVD. Extreme 'Take Us Alive' DVD Trailer: Extreme - King of the Ladies (Official Video) 2) From … [Read more...]
Archives for 2010
Guitar World’s “morphed” Eddie Van Halen cover
When Guitar World's March 2007 Eddie Van Halen cover story hit newsstands three years ago, some fans thought that the picture of Eddie looked strange or unnatural and that perhaps some major Photoshop work had been done to the picture. They thought that Ed's face might have been superimposed over a different shot of his body, or that perhaps the magazine actually superimposed … [Read more...]
Mad Anthony’s Hot Band and Hot Sauce (Part 1)
From BryanReesman.com: by Bryan Reesman Michael Anthony certainly enjoys himself. He’s played in and toured with one of the biggest bands in rock and roll, Van Halen. He has his own hot sauce brand (Mad Anthony) and owns an outrageous collection of cars and bass guitars. And he’s still successful, currently playing with his ex-VH bandmate Sammy Hagar in … [Read more...]
The strange case against David Lee Roth
From The Morning Call: The strange case against David Lee Roth Divorce suit targeting Van Halen's former lead singer is one of many filed by Allentown woman. By Kevin Amerman Of The Morning Call May 9, 2010 ALLENTOWN, Pa. Rock singer David Lee Roth has been a puppet, pirate, a poet, a pauper, a pawn and a king, according to his 1986 hit "That's Life." One … [Read more...]
Audio: Chickenfoot Live from Cabo
From WAAF.com: Use WAAF's widget to hear Chickenfoot's April 24th concert at Cabo Wabo ! Click here! … [Read more...]
Where’s Dave? The NYC Marathon!
What has David Lee Roth been up to since the 2007-2008 Van Halen tour? It seems that a few months ago he took part in the NYC Marathon. Here's the VH-related excerpt from The Huffington Post story: More than 40,000 people of all shapes and sizes are taking part in this year's New York York City Marathon. While the field features several elite athletes, the vast majority of … [Read more...]
Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill coming to Atlantic City
Sammy Hagar is opening another Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill in Atlantic City this Memorial Day Weekend. "I give all the money away to charity, so it's not like this is some big business venture for me," Hagar said. He also added, "We do have a dress code. Anyone who shows up in a jacket and tie, we won't allow them to sit down." From Atlantic City Weekly: Bally's Bikini … [Read more...]
Satriani Speaks on the Future of Supergroup Chickenfoot
From Bloginity.com: Coming off of the success of its self-titled debut album, the supergroup Chickenfoot is ready to write the next chapter in the Chickenfoot saga. The band, which features guitar god Joe Satriani, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sammy Hagar, Van Halen founding member Michael Anthony and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, released its debut, … [Read more...]
‘Foot’-notes from a fan: Cabo Wabo 20th Anniversary Bash!
Here's a story that's fitting for Cinco de Mayo - a full report from Cabo by Darin Bristow, who attended the 20th anniversary of the Cabo Wabo Cantina, April 22-24. Darin conceived and directed the animated video for Chickenfoot's "Get It Up." Cabo San Lucas is pretty damn hot folks. The sun shines there about 350 days out of 365, and at night when that great ball of fire … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony: My 6 career-defining records
From MusicRadar.com: Michael Anthony chooses his six best From big hits to even bigger hits, Michael Anthony's provided the foundation "Being a bass player is like being Rodney Dangerfield," says Michael Anthony. "The bottom line is, no matter how great we play, we don't get no respect!" He laughs and adds: "But hey, I'm used to it. I've played alongside Eddie … [Read more...]
Review: Chickenfoot “Get Your Buzz On (Live)” DVD & Blu-ray
AltSounds.com has written the following review of "Get Your Buzz On (Live), " the new DVD & Blu-ray from Chickenfoot. The DVD & Blu-Ray are in stock & shipping now at Van Halen Store, so do yourself a favor and order your copy today! (The official release date is May 4th). Chickenfoot - Get Your Buzz On LIVE DVD & Blu-Ray (Eagle Vision) April 25, … [Read more...]
Van Halen Mix 04
Here's a fourth Van Halen Mix arranged by Roland Chayer. "Van Halen Mix 04" will kick your ass!! Listen here! Like it? Please tell everyone what you think in our Comments section below! … [Read more...]