Here's an awesome display of talent from a very little guy! Avery Molek is 6 years old and loves rock 'n' roll and playing the drums. He has been taking private drum lessons since the age of 4. This week he uploaded a video of him shredding his way through Van Halen's classic scorcher, "Hot For Teacher." In addition to doing covers, Avery has played 15 shows all at the age of … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Video: LL Cool J Talks Eddie Van Halen
“I just really wanted to work with the best, work with people that I respect, people that I look up to, people that impress me, people that I believe are truly super talented,” LL Cool J told Radio.com. “I feel like Eddie falls in that category.” Read more of what LL said about Eddie here. LISTEN TO A 90-second audio preview of “We’re The Greatest” with LL … [Read more...]
Celebrating ‘Van Halen II’: Everything You Want To Know About The Album
This week marks the 34th anniversary of Van Halen II, released March 23rd, 1979. As we did last month for their debut album, VHND is celebrating the occasion by unveiling our NEW PAGE dedicated entirely to the second album. This page is full of everything there is to know about the album. Features include: the recording of the album, our review, sales information, photos … [Read more...]
LL Cool J on Eddie Van Halen: “I Have Worked With One Of The Greatest Guitarists That Ever Lived”
Last week, LL Cool J boasted, "The Eddie Van Halen solo on 'We’re The Greatest' is a masterpiece!!! My favorite part of the song." Now, LL Cool J has more to say. From WZLX: A few weeks back, hip-hop legend LL Cool J unexpectedly posted a photo to his Facebook page that showed him sitting in the control room of a studio… next to Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen hasn’t guested … [Read more...]
The Story of Van Halen’s First Concert With Sammy Hagar
33 Years ago: Van Halen performed their very first concert with Sammy Hagar as frontman. Here's the little-known story about that concert and the days that led up to it. (Including some exclusive quotes from Sammy Hagar). All photos are from the opening night, March 27th, 1986. As the first scheduled concert with their new frontman drew near, Van Halen's new album wasn't … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rehearsals Have Begun: David Lee Roth Huffington Post Interview 3/26/13
David Lee Roth gave a very entertaining interview today (3/26/13) with Huff Post Live. He definitely lives his life like there's no tomorrow... he's been very busy indeed! Dave takes questions from fans about Van Halen and just about everything else. "I was rehearsing with the band last night… 'The Might Van Halen'! Up out of the ashes! Or, at least out of the pajamas and … [Read more...]
New Interview with the Van Halen Brothers (Audio)
Today (March 25th) there's a NEW interview with Eddie and Alex Van Halen! The VH brothers did a phone interview with Australia's TripleM.com. Sounds like they're in great spirits and they can't wait to make it to Australia! Van Halen's Bad Habits Eddie spills beans on biggest myths surrounding the 70s rock legends Van Halen will be here for the Stone Music Festival … [Read more...]
Audio Sample of LL Cool J song featuring Eddie Van Halen
A 90-second audio preview of "We're The Greatest" can be streamed above. This is one of two songs from LL Cool J's upcoming album, Authentic, which feature Eddie Van Halen. The album is due April 30th. That is unmistakably Eddie Van Halen on some VERY cool guitar on this! Makes us want to hear the whole song... Note that LL Cool J makes a couple Van Halen references: “I … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen playing on TWO tracks from LL Cool J’s new album
As previously reported, Eddie Van Halen will be featured on LL Cool J's upcoming album, Authentic, due April 30th. At a recent concert, LL implied Eddie plays on one track. However, LL unveiled the tracklist for Authentic today, and Eddie Van Halen appears on not one, but TWO tracks! Here's the complete tracklist: 1. Bath Salt 2. Not Leaving You Tonight (Feat. Fitz … [Read more...]
Van Halen Videos Newly Subtitled in Japanese
Van Halen is heading to Japan in June to perform four concerts. As a treat for Japanese fans, Van Halen has added Japanese subtitles to six of their videos that they released last year: "Tattoo" Music Video "She's The Woman" Music Video Interview #1 (2012 Interview with Dave, Ed & Al) Recreational Director (story from Dave) Brown M&Ms (story from Dave) As … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s “Stay Frosty” Performed by Fitzroy Gorillas
Van Halen's "Stay Frosty" performed by the band Fitzroy Gorillas on Australia's popular weekly football program, the Marngrook Footy Show. Band members include of a couple of AFL legends: Collingwood Premiership player, James Manson; and the Wild Man himself, Mark Zanotti (ex-Fitzroy, Brisbane and West Coast), James and Grant Manson, Stefan Le Mottee and Andrew … [Read more...]
VH1 Presents the ’80’s: Van Halen
Here's the VAN HALEN segment of VH1 Presents the '80's. … [Read more...]