This is video of David Lee Roth at the Alvin Ailey studio talking about the new song "AS IS" and what he calls Word Jazz. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Enhanced Timelapse Video of Van Halenized Riot House
Here's a NEW enhanced timelapse video of the Van Halenized Andaz Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. The legendary hotel was formerly known as the Continental Hyatt House, and was nicknamed the “Riot House”. The band has taken out a full-size building ad for their new album on the hotel's side. … [Read more...]
Song By Song: “China Town”
David Lee Roth on "China Town" from the new album A Different Kind Of Truth: "China Town" preview: … [Read more...]
Van Halen Fighting For #1 Album
According to Billboard, Van Halen's new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, is SO CLOSE to debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, but their album sales are neck and neck with Adele's "21": Van Halen might be on its way to a sixth career No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart -- unless Adele's "21" stands in the veteran band's way. Industry sources suggest that Van Halen's … [Read more...]
A Different Kind Of Truth 2-LP Vinyl Album Now Available Through VanHalenStore.com
VanHalenStore.com has been authorized to sell the 2-LP 180-gram Vinyl of A Different Kind Of Truth. They are taking pre-orders now and they have the lowest price. INCLUDES: All 13 songs on 2 LPs Custom LP artwork Double Gatefold Packaging 180 Gram Vinyl. Pressed on high quality 180g weight vinyl for longer life and superior sound Pre-order the new Van Halen 2-LP … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocked ‘Friends And Family’ During Dress Rehearsal
Embed from Getty Images Van Halen performed a final dress rehearsal Wednesday night in preparation for their upcoming North American tour which kicks off Feb 18th in Louisville, Kentucky. This "Friends and Family" event was held at the Forum in Los Angeles for a few thousand of their closest friends. A lot of great rock and roll was packed into their tight 70-minute … [Read more...]
VHND’s Coverage of Van Halen Dress Rehearsal Coming Soon
Van Halen performed a dress rehearsal last night (Feb. 8th). VHND attended and we've captured some great footage. Full story coming tonight. The show was incredible! … [Read more...]
The Van Halen Brothers Interviewed About Their Childhood By David Lee Roth
The New Album: Your Reviews
We want to hear from YOU. Share your initial thoughts upon hearing Van Halen's new album, A Different Kind of Truth. Post your review in the Comments section. UPDATE: We will be highlighting our favorite fan reviews in a future story. … [Read more...]
Van Halen: A Different Kind Of Truth – The VHND Review
By Geoffrey Bell This Mind-Blowing Collection of Explosive Tunes is a Dream Come True After a career that has been firmly cemented as one of the finest in rock music, it's hard to imagine that Van Halen has anything left to prove. Millions of albums sold, packed arenas, a game-changing guitar player and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame easily adds up to one of … [Read more...]
Remaining Van Halen Song Previews Unleashed
Here's the remaining song previews from Van Halen's A Different Kind Of Truth, which is released tomorrow! Outta Space Bullethead Honeybabysweetiedoll Big River Keep in mind that these previews are only to whet your appetite. Listening to short segments of songs as poor quality MP3's is certainly no way to listen to an album! Order the real … [Read more...]
Unchained: The David Lee Roth interview
From Toronto Sun: Truth is, David Lee Roth has always been different. “Nobody well-adjusted ever got my job,” explains Van Halen’s larger-than-life frontman down the line from California. “Much less kept it this long.” Fewer still have returned to it as spectacularly. This week, after months of mounting hype, speculation and rumours, the 56-year-old singer and his … [Read more...]