From MASSlive.com: UNCASVILLE, Conn. Van Halen would like you to forget about what happened between 1985 and 1996. Really. Forget the other guys who tried to fill “Diamond Dave’s” shoes. (It’s not that hard to do). Reunited once again with original lead singer David Lee Roth, Van Halen performed a nearly two-hour set on Saturday at the Mohegan Sun Casino. The … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Concert Review: Van Halen Still Has Kick
From The Sun Chronicle: UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Believe it or not it has been 28 years since Van Halen came out with a studio album with flamboyant frontman David Lee Roth. The hard rockers, who last month issued their 12th studio album and have reunited with Roth for the first time since 2007, took center stage at the Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday night for a stop on their … [Read more...]
Van Halen Conquers The Garden
By David J. Criblez “This is a good one tonight….best night of the tour!“ announced frontman David Lee Roth four songs into Van Halen’s second sold out show at Madison Square Garden on March 1st. The energy was high and the band was simply elated, as their chemistry on stage has never been better. Opening with “Unchained,” the mighty VH set the tone that this evening was … [Read more...]
Van Halen Displays Old Chemistry at the Garden
From NJ.com: NEW YORK — A grinning David Lee Roth stood at center stage at Madison Square Garden, his red handkerchief aflutter. He was the matador and guitarist Eddie Van Halen was the raging bull. Moments later, he was peering over Eddie’s shoulder as if he were a schoolroom cheat and the answers to the science test were printed on Van Halen’s fretboard. Then he spun away, … [Read more...]
Guitar World: “The 50 Best Van Halen Songs of All Time”
This just in at Van Halen Store: The new issue of Guitar World (April 2012) features "The 50 Best Van Halen Songs of All Time". As Van Halen release their first new album in 14 years, Guitar World celebrates the best tracks in their catalog—from “Runnin’ with the Devil” to “Tattoo.” VAN HALEN CONTENT: "The 50 Best Van Halen Songs of All Time" cover story Vintage … [Read more...]
Van Halen at Madison Square Garden: Pics, Setlist
The band was absolutely on fire at at the Garden tonight!!! Lots of energy, and Dave did some amazing flying karate kicks. They broke out “Hear About It Later” & “Girl Gone Bad”! Here’s a few live photos from BrooklynVegan.com and the setlist and a laminate.... … [Read more...]
Return of Diamond Dave
From the New York Post (By DAN AQUILANTE): Return of Diamond Dave Van Halen singer erupts with reunited band and first new VH album in 27 years With David Lee Roth back on the mike, Van Halen’s legendary career has “come full circle,” the singer says. Two weeks ago, the revamped quartet broke a 27-year drought, releasing “A Different Kind of Truth,” its first album … [Read more...]
New Album Creates Buzz As Van Halen, With Roth, Comes To Garden
From NorthJersey.com: By Brian Aberback SPECIAL TO THE RECORD WHO: Van Halen and Kool and the Gang. WHAT: Rock. PERFORMING: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Madison Square Garden, Manhattan; 212-307-7171, ticketmaster.com or thegarden.com. $63.15 to $171.80. ALSO PLAYING: 7:30 p.m. March 24 at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. $41.25 to $171.30. You can't judge an … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth: Dog World
Van Halen’s lead singer surprised us with this entertaining look at working with herding dogs. … [Read more...]
Q&A: Van Halen’s David Lee Roth
From couriermail.com.au: This legendary rocker is back with Van Halen and barking mad about dogs, writes Cameron Adams. Since we last saw you you've become a dog trainer. Well on the insurance form they're called "canine athletes". We train dogs for cattle and sheep herding. They're very different. Sheep are a lot like supermodels - they bunch together, they rattle … [Read more...]
Van Halen Nominated for Golden Gods Awards (Cast your Vote NOW!)
The 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Award nominations are out and Van Halen has been nominated in three categories! VAN HALEN nominated for COMEBACK OF THE YEAR (Vote HERE!) . EDDIE VAN HALEN nominated for RIFF LORD (Vote HERE!) . WOLFGANG VAN HALEN nominated for BEST BASSIST (Vote HERE!) . The winners in each category will be determined by public online voting at … [Read more...]
New Album Readers Poll – Van Halen VS. Chickenfoot
The good folks at Ultimate Classic Rock have set up a poll which asks which new record you think is better — Van Halen's ‘A Different Kind of Truth‘ or Chickenfoot's 'III'. "Both camps have their obvious fans as well as doubters, and it’s not simply a question of do you prefer Sammy or Dave. It’s ultimately about the songs and which band made the better album." Tell them … [Read more...]