A couple years ago, someone created a Van Halen video game that you could play online. "Assteroidz, Diamond Dave Edition" is basically a Van Halenized Asteroids game, done in an endearing way that features David Lee Roth & Van Halen imagery and sound. The world stood still went the game went offline over a year ago, but it's now back! Enjoy! Click here to Play! … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Van Halen Update 7/13/11
The return of Van Halen draws near, but the details are still unclear. The Van Halen News Desk wades through all the rumors on the 'net so you don't have to! Here's this week's news/rumors on Van Halen: 1) ALBUM & TOUR RUMORS: Melodicrock.com reports that a "known and trusted source close to ground zero" says that Van Halen's US tour will commence in NOVEMBER and that it … [Read more...]
“Chickenfoot III” Details, Track Listing Revealed
Chickenfoot - Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar - Announce More Details Including Track Listing and Correct Album Name "Chickenfoot III" for Much Anticipated Forthcoming Album Due Out September 27th From eOne Music "Chickenfoot III" Follows Up a Debut Award-Winning Gold Album and a Successful Cross Country Tour LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2011 … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot “Big Foot” Teaser & Michael Anthony Interview
UPDATED: A longer teaser of "Big Foot" has been added. Attention Foot Soldiers...Get Your Boots On! The First Single "BIG FOOT" release date 08.02.11 CHICKENFOOT III album release date on 09.27.11. Michael Anthony talked to MusicRadar.com about basses, amps, and background vocals on Chickenfoot's upcoming album. Anthony said that his vocals are featured more … [Read more...]
Hot for Waldo
Breaking News, VH fans - Waldo has been found! We finally found the answer to the one question the whole world wants to know: Whatever happened to Waldo after graduation? The "Waldo" in this video is actually solo artist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Keith Kessinger. … [Read more...]
A Look Back At David Lee Roth’s Solo Career
From Sleaze Roxx: Unauthorized '80's With David S. Grant Presents: David Lee Roth (written in 2011) Six chart topping albums as one of the biggest bands in the world (Van Halen), a messy break-up, and a rumored reunion? This is a different story. Today, a look at the paramedic, talk-radio host, and one of the biggest personalities from eighties rock and roll. This is the … [Read more...]
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’
From UltimateClassicRock.com: David Lee Roth, ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ – Classic Album Review by: Matthew Wilkening . After Roth was, depending on who’s talking and what day it is, fired from or quit Van Halen following the world tour for their massive hit album ’1984,’ some people may have assumed that guitar pioneer Eddie Van Halen, his drummer-extraordinaire … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot Ink Distribution Deal With eOne Music
From Bravewords.com: eOne Music has completed a new, exclusive deal with hard rock supergroup CHICKENFOOT for North America. The band - featuring former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith - will release its sophomore album, titled Chickenfoot III, in late September. … [Read more...]
Van Halen Update 7/6/11
Not much new here, but here's a quick update on the new Van Halen album. Some new rumors have surfaced since our last update, but we are hearing that most of them are not true. Here's what we know as of now: Album Release Date: We are hearing it is tentatively September or October, 2011. First Single Release Date: Unknown. Album Title / Song Titles: Unknown. (We hear … [Read more...]
Van Halen Voted “#1 American Rock Band of All Time” in Gibson.com’s READERS POLL
Over the July 4th Weekend, Gibson.com’s editorial and writing staff voted Van Halen the #6 American Band of All Time. But when the PUBLIC spoke in their READER'S POLL, VAN HALEN topped ALL other bands! The people have spoken! From Gibson.com: Gibson.com Readers Poll – Top 25 American Rock Bands The readers picked many of the same bands that made the final … [Read more...]
Van Halen Makes Gibson’s Top 10 American Rock Bands of All Time
From: Gibson.com: We’ve nearly arrived again at that most American of holidays: the Fourth of July. In celebration of the country’s independence, and legacy of amazing bands, Gibson.com is counting down the Top 50 American Rock Bands of All Time. That’s right, we’re celebrating the good, old U.S. of A. with some pre-holiday musical fireworks, sure to ignite a fiery … [Read more...]
Fourth of July Rockin’ Tunes; “Yankee Rose”
From DelcoTimes.com: Rock Music Menu: Freedom’s soundtrack for going Fourth By Michael Christopher Ah, the Fourth of July; a day for fireworks, cookouts, a cold drink and maybe a dip in the pool. And whether you’re down the shore, throwing a backyard barbeque or sitting on the front lawn with your feet in a kiddie pool, you’ll need some tunes to go along with the … [Read more...]