From MetalUnderground.com: Van Halen has released their second single titled “She’s The Woman” from their latest album ‘A Different Kind of Truth’, this song is one of the six new songs that were based on older material. Here’s a look… The video starts with classic slide moves of David Lee Roth and a smiling Eddie Van Halen. Everyone having a good time? Roth follows up … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
“Esquire” Magazine Lands Ed Van Halen Interview
From khitschicago.radio.com: Normally when a major rock band releases a comeback album, it’s accompanied by a full-on press blitz. That hasn’t been the case with Van Halen, currently on tour to promote A Different Kind Of Truth, their first album with David Lee Roth since 1984 (the year and the album). In fact, the only interview that we’ve seen until now has been a video of … [Read more...]
Van Halen to Release New Single “She’s The Woman” on 7″ Vinyl
Van Halen's second single from their new album is here. "She's The Woman" is being given away for free on 7" Vinyl at participating record stores across America. You can get the single by purchasing A Different Kind Of Truth from one of the record stores listed below starting Friday, May 4th. Where to get it: Amoeba Music 1855 Haight St. San Francisco, CA … [Read more...]
Van Halen Pre-Tour Rehearsal (Video)
On November 30, 2011, Van Halen fans worldwide took to the blogosphere and let out a collective moan after the Grammy Awards Announcement Show aired with no mention of the band's plans for 2012. Fueled by several stupid tweets by Grammy organizers, fans looking for a scrap (anything!) of information about a new album and tour were disappointed and convinced that Van Halen had … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s New Earth Day Anthem, “Outta Space” – Lyrics Uncovered
From UltimateClassicRock.com: As long as they were bucking the odds by crafting an amazing reunion album 28 years after breaking up, Van Halen apparently figured they might as well take over for the recently retired R.E.M. as rock’s environmental advocates too. Don’t believe us? Check out their new planet overcrowding anthem, ‘Outta Space.’ ... It seems Roth’s been … [Read more...]
Van Halen Photos – Atlanta, Ga.
Check out Perry Julien‘s photos from Van Halen’s show last night at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga. 18 photos in all at PasteMagazine.com. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: The Esquire Interview
From Esquire.com: Outtakes from rare conversations for the new Eddie Van Halen feature in Esquire magazine. The rock legend on David Lee Roth, getting sober, coming clean, the kid, the stack, and everything else. Because too much Van Halen is never enough. BY DAVID CURCURITO This Q&A was NOT published in Esquire. Condensed from interviews in New York City, February … [Read more...]
Van Halen Announce North American Summer Tour Dates
Van Halen has added 18 concerts to its highly successful 2012 North American tour. The newly added dates begin July 7 with an encore performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Second shows have also been added in the Detroit and New York/New Jersey areas, as well as Philadelphia. Ky-mani Marley is the opening act for all added concerts.Their 2012 tour … [Read more...]
Edward Van Halen Is Alive
From Esquire.com: He started playing, and millions of teenage boys started banging their heads against the wall. Thirty-five hard years later, he's got a new album, a new tour, and his kid Wolfgang is in the band. What would you give to play Eddie's guitar backstage at the Garden? BY DAVID CURCURITO Published in the May 2012 issue of Esquire . I'm shaking this man's … [Read more...]
Diver Down – An Appreciation
Posted April 14th, 2012 by Dave at VHTrading.com: So Diver Down turns 30 today. I love this album. I admit that I’m biased. It was my first time hearing Van Halen, so it’s what got me hooked. When talking about David Lee Roth era Van Halen, most people are quick to put this at the bottom of the original 6 pack of albums. Not me. It’s one of my go-to albums. Why? It’s just … [Read more...]
Tampa Van Halen Concert Reviews
From Tampa Bay Online: Change is good as Roth, Van Halen rock Forum crowd We'll forgive David Lee Roth if those kicks don't reach quite as high as they used to, or if the jumps we remember from those 1980s music videos have since been replaced by a few funky dance moves. At 57, the lead singer for Van Halen just looks like he's glad to be here, and judging by the … [Read more...]
Diver Down Turns 30!
Happy Birthday, Diver Down! From UltimateClassicRock.com: Van Halen‘s fifth album, 1982?s ‘Diver Down,’ turns 30 years old today (April 14). As a hastily-recorded collection featuring only four full-length original songs, this record should by all rights be a disaster. Instead, it’s just about the most fun thing you can play at your next summer family picnic. Having … [Read more...]