From Gibson.com: Ellen Barnes 08.18.2010 A truly great instrumental song is worth a thousand words. Here are 10 wordless wonders so ubiquitous that we bet you’d instantly recognize every last one of them. These heirlooms have been covered and recovered by generations of artists but haven’t grown any worse for the wear. "Eruption" -- Van Halen We’re pretty sure … [Read more...]
Archives for 2010
Van Halen Tees for the Kids
Van Halen Store has got two awesome Van Halen Shirts for the kids just in time for the Back-to-School season. They're available in many several different sizes and are sure to fit Kids of ALL ages, from fashionable babies and toddlers to rockin' 12-year-olds. Plus, they've got a limited supply of Van Halen Baby Onesies for the smallest VH fan in the house. Dad will be … [Read more...]
The Rockstar Ramblings: Roth vs. Hagar
From Metal Underground.com: With the long awaited Van Halen (with David Lee Roth) follow up to 1984 due out next year (and one would expect a world tour) this week we take a look at the classic David Lee Roth vs. Sammy Hagar debate with a closing thought on how the pending album may affect this age old discussion. THE VAN HALEN YEARS David Lee Roth was with VH for … [Read more...]
Listology: Timeless Music Scenes in Timeless Movies
From ology.com: By Ben Zoltowski Don't ask us why exactly, we're just feelin' a twinge nostalgic this week. And as all y'all know, there's only one way to satiate the longing for days gone by: List our 10 favorite music scenes from the 10 most timeless movies in existence! We'll let the 'Play' button do the explainin' on each. But what'd we miss? What'd we get … [Read more...]
Zakk Wylde with Eddie Van Halen’s original Marshall
Here's a picture of Zakk Wylde from Black Label Society posing with a true piece of musical history. Zakk posted this on his Twitter Sunday: " THIS IS "THE HEAD OF DOOM" !!! Eddie's ORIGINAL MARSHALL from ERUPTION til' 1984!!!!!! Serious MOJO !!!!!! " " I DON'T OWN ED's Original Baby.... She's Getting some TLC right now..." " ED's ORIGINAL HEAD is Being Overhauled.... … [Read more...]
Gary Cherone on Van Halen and Chickenfoot
Gary Cherone was recently on the Eddie Trunk show. Here are the segments where they discussed Van Halen and Chickenfoot. Listen here. Extreme's new video, "Run": … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen stops by Pearl rehearsals
From Scott Ian's Twitter account: From: @Scott_Ian Sent: 11 Ago, 2010 16:51 "Guess who stopped in to rehearsal yesterday! Perfect way to start a tour. Eddie Van Halen just gave Pearl his blessing to go out and kick some fucking ass. And he signed my 5150III." Scott Ian of the band Anthrax is also in Pearl, a band with his wife, Pearl Aday, daughter of famed singer … [Read more...]
5 Things You Didn’t Know about David Lee Roth
From 411mania.com: Apparently Van Halen is planning on releasing their first new album in over a decade next year. That is not all though, David Lee Roth, who has not appeared on a full Van Halen album since 1984, is in the studio recording with them. So, in recognition of this fairly exciting development, here are five things you didn't know about David Lee Roth. 1) … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Gets His Buzz On
From Peavey.com: As a founding member of the juggernaut Van Halen, Michael Anthony's supreme bass fretwork and effects-laden live solos kept the band steady for decades. Now the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer anchors the groove for Chickenfoot, the super-group with Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Red Hot Chili Pepper Chad Smith. They released their self-titled … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot on A.M.P.H.
The Chickenfoot guys took a break from recent recording sessions to talk a little about an obscure, yet effective, technique they are working with. Come learn a little about the A.M.P.F. technology and if you are up for it, share your own videos on how you can apply the A.M.P.F. system in your life! Wondering what else the guys have been up to? Well, Joe made a new … [Read more...]
Despite rampant rumors, still no official confirmation of new Van Halen album
The rumor mill went into overdrive today when Yahoo's top story on their homepage was about the new album that Van Halen is going to supposedly release next year. The story read, in part: 'Guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, released a statement saying, "[Van Halen] is currently in the studio recording an album with Roth that is due for … [Read more...]
Warner/Chappell Music says Van Halen will have an album out next year!
UPDATE: The press release shown below has been completely removed from the Warner/Chappell website. Van Halen has extended their agreement with Warner/Chappell Music, which is an American music publishing company, and a division of the Warner Music Group. The press release is below. The most important part to Van Halen fans is the very last sentence of the release: "The … [Read more...]