There was a unexpected Van Halen reference on a recent episode of No Reservations. In 1989, Panama's military dictator, Manuel Noriega, fled from US troops during the US's invasion of Panama. A manhunt ensued. Eventually he was discovered hiding inside the Vatican embassy in Panama, and U.S. troops set up a perimeter outside the building. During the resulting stand-off, the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2010
The Top 10 Classic Albums That Accidentally Ruined Music
From Spike.com: Over the years, a select number of albums have changed music forever. These are the albums that affected listeners worldwide and completely flipped the game upside down. On the other hand, some of these same legendary works also unknowingly helped create some of the worst musical blunders we wish we could all forget. 10. Rage Against the Machine - Rage … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot update: More new album talk / soundboard recordings / new tablature book
Some good news for 'Foot fans today! SECOND ALBUM MENTION: First, at the 2010 NAMM show last weekend, Michael Anthony confirmed that Chickenfoot will indeed record another album: SOUNDBOARD GEMS: Here are two very special SOUNDBOARD recordings that most 'Foot fans have never heard - Chickenfoot covering "Going Down" and "Dear Mr. Fantasy." Soundboard recordings are … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen at NAMM; New EVH products coming in 2010
Eddie at NAMM, Jan. 14th 2010, with Scott Ian from Anthrax: From PremierGuitar.com: EVH Now Offering Wolfgang Pickups & Low-Friction Pots, Plus New Finishes Anaheim, CA (January 14, 2010) -- EVH is proud to introduce a pair of new products for 2010 and new finish options for the Wolfgang guitar model. New this year are EVH Wolfgang pickups, which capitalize on … [Read more...]
DJ condemned for playing Van Halen’s “Jump” as woman leaps from bridge
From Dailymail.co.uk: A Radio DJ has been condemned by mental health charities after he played the song "Jump" as police were trying to talk down a suicidal woman from a motorway bridge. Steve Penk received a request from a listener for the hit Van Halen track after four lanes of the M60 were closed while police attempted to deal resolve the situation. The … [Read more...]
Paiste and Alex Van Halen team up to create Big Ride
PAISTE PRESS RELEASE: The renowned Swiss cymbal maker Paiste announces the 2010 Winter NAMM Show introduction of the 2002 24" Big Ride. This special Ride was created by Paiste's Sound Development team in collaboration with Alex Van Halen, who has inspired drummers over the world for more than two decades with his unique and instantly recognizable powerful and dynamic … [Read more...]
“Boyd’s Hauler” at Barrett-Jackson
1/18-24: Barrett-Jackson set to roll out auction extravaganza by Kellie Hwang - Jan. 11, 2010 03:25 PM The Arizona Republic More than 200,000 people from around the world will come together next week for the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Important cars up for auction are the 1930 Ford Model A Coupe used by infamous gangster John Dillinger and a Boyd's Hauler 1993 … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony at NAMM 2010
Michael will be appearing at NAMM 2010 in Anaheim, CA on Thursday, January 14 and will be hosting autograph sessions at the following times and locations: # Dean Markeley - 1:00 # Peavey - 3:30 … [Read more...]
Van Halen isolated guitar tracks
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Guitar Hero: Van Halen review by Classic Game Room HD
“Get It Up” – Music Video
Longtime fan and Pipeline Studios Inc. team up to produce this fully animated music video for Chickenfoot's "Get It Up". Check it out! Chickenfoot gives the story behind the video: A while ago, a dedicated fan who also happened to be an animator contacted the band about making a video. Here's the resulting video, and also the story of its creation from Darin Bristow. If … [Read more...]
30th Anniversary of Van Halen’s ‘OU812’!
"Oh, You Ate One Too!" Released 30 years ago today - May 24th, 1988! OU812 was the second to feature Sammy Hagar as lead singer. The number 1 album sold over 4 million copies in the US and featured 6 songs that landed on the Billboard Hot 100 and/or the Mainstream Rock Tracks! This interview with Martin Popoff, Sammy Hagar gives a thorough retrospective of Van Halen's OU812 … [Read more...]