Chickenfoot spent part of May holed up in the foot locker working on their second album, due sometime later this year. *Joe Satriani says, "Chickenfoot's second album is almost finished, and we're hoping to mix sometime in June. It is heavier, and better than the first one, and I can't wait to get it out there!" *Michael Anthony says, "Been in the studio with Sammy, Chad … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Sammy Hagar and Gary Cherone playing together in Arizona
Gary Cherone's current side project, HURTSMILE, will be opening for Sammy Hagar and the Wabos one night only--this Saturday, June 4th in Tucson, Arizona--at the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol. (more info). FYI for those who live in Arizona - Hurtsmile is also playing this Friday, June 3rd at Club Red in Tempe, Arizona. For more about Hurtsmile & their killer debut … [Read more...]
Van Halen Makes Gibson.com’s Top 50 Cover Songs of All Time
From Gibson.com: Some of the most famous songs in music history are cover versions – whether it’s The Beatles doing Motown hits, Elvis tackling R&B tunes or just about everyone covering Bob Dylan songs. In honor of the artists who didn’t write the songs, but recorded legendary versions of them, Gibson.com is counting down the Top 50 Cover Songs of All … [Read more...]
A Brief History of the “Parodying a Bunch of Recent Videos” Music Video
PopDust.com has a story featuring five classic MTV videos that parody some of the iconic-but-overblown music videos of the time. One of which is David Lee Roth's Just A Gigolo / I An't Got Nobody" (1985). The prototypical “parodying a bunch of recent videos” (PABORV?) video, David Lee Roth used the clip for his second solo single, a cover of Louis Prima’s melding of pop … [Read more...]
Smithsonian’s Q & A with Eddie Van Halen
From Smithsonian Magazine: Recently, guitarist Eddie Van Halen donated his guitar, the Frank 2, to the National Museum of American History. Smithsonian corresponded with him via email about his decision to give up his cherished guitar. “Eruption” is widely regarded as one of the greatest-if not the greatest-guitar solos ever. What’s the best guitar solo you ever heard … [Read more...]
Slash: Van Halen mixing album
On May 17, Tom Russell of U.K.'s Rock Radio conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (Velvet Revolver, Guns 'n' Roses). Here's what Slash had to say about what Van Halen is up to: Slash: "I'm a huge Van Halen fan. They're finishing [up their new album right now], actually. I don't wanna speak on their behalf, but one of the guys that works for us works for Van … [Read more...]
Van Halen Mix 06
Here's the sixth 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...]
“Eddie Van Halen” Hardcover Photo Book by Neil Zlozower Now Available For Pre-Order; Autographed Copies Exclusively at VanHalenStore.com
Legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower has just completed his second Van Halen hardcover coffee table photo book, Eddie Van Halen, to be released October 12th, 2011! Once again Van Halen Store is the exclusive retailer of autographed copies, signed by the author himself, at no additional charge. Pre-orders begin today, so order NOW to reserve your signed copy of this amazing … [Read more...]
Photo: Eddie Van Halen and Mike McCready
Mike McCready from Pearl Jam tweeted this photo yesterday: @MikeMcCreadyPJ Mike McCready Photo: Me and Eddie Van Halen... … [Read more...]
VAN HALEN TO HEADLINE AUSTRALIA’S SOUNDWAVE REVOLUTION MUSIC FESTIVAL
It's OFFICIAL - the first confirmed VAN HALEN tourdates for 2011 have been announced! VAN HALEN will headline SOUNDWAVE REVOLUTION, an annual music festival held in major cities around Australia. The confirmed festival dates: Brisbane - September 24 Sydney - September 25 Melbourne - September 30 Adelaide - October 1 Perth - October 3 SOUNDWAVE REVOLUTION Full … [Read more...]
1978 Sammy Hagar Concert Video Surfaces
Wolfgang's Vault has an incredible new Concert Video section on their website. Unfortunately, they haven't unearthed any Van Halen footage, but they do have video of a (never-seen?) Sammy Hagar concert at Winterland in San Francisco, May 19, 1978. Check it out here! … [Read more...]
Sammy and Michael Rock Lake Tahoe
Examiner.com has a story about Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas playing in The South Shore Room at Harrah's/Tahoe over the Cinco de mayo weekend. As usual when Sammy plays in Tahoe, Michael Anthony was the special guest. The sold-out two hour show contained Hagar, Montrose, and Van Halen hits. See the photo slideshow. … [Read more...]