From Rolling Stone: . By Steve Baltin February 12, 2013 1:55 PM ET . David Lee Roth is unquestionably one of the most colorful and dynamic frontmen in the history of rock music – and that extends to his epic interviews as well. Diamond Dave may not say much these days, but when he decides to open up, very little is off limits. Last week Roth, who is doing a new … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Van Halen’s First Album
Today marks the 35th anniversary of Van Halen's first album, Van Halen, released February 10, 1978. VHND is celebrating the occasion with the unveiling of a BRAND NEW PAGE dedicated entirely to the album that changed rock 'n' roll forever. This page is full of everything there is to know about the album. Features include: the recording of the album, sales information, … [Read more...]
Couple In Jail After Heated “Slash VS. Van Halen” Argument
Ain't talkin' bout love! Cleveland's Sun Times reports: A couple was arrested after their argument over who was the greatest guitarist of all time became so heated that Motel 6 staff was forced to call the Brook Park police. The boyfriend was screaming on behalf of Slash, lead guitarist for Guns and Roses. The girlfriend was jumping for Eddie Van Halen, namesake of ’80s … [Read more...]
New Limited Edition 35th Anniversary Series of EVH Signature Effects
Dunlop is releasing aline of Limited Edition 35th Anniversary Series of EVH signature effects soon. Preorder them and save a bundle at VanHalenStore.com, who's offering them all at Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Official Press Release Coming Soon: EVH/Dunlop will be releasing the official press release for these items later this month, and we will be sure to feature the press … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ Released One Year Ago Today
A year ago today, we all had a NEW VAN HALEN ALBUM we could finally sink our teeth into! Van Halen released their twelfth studio album “A Different Kind of Truth” on February 7, 2012. What were your first impressions? What was it like to hear all these new songs for the first time? Share your comments below. Related Pages: Van Halen: A Different Kind Of Truth – The VHND … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s Tokyo Hi-Power Style Radio Show
Diamond Dave took over the airwaves the other night in Tokyo. Listen to it below! David Lee Roth doesn't sit still. Hes' always busy, and lately he's cooking a lot of rice in Japan. He's been busy with his martial arts training. When Eddie Van Halen got sick last Summer, Dave sent him some well wishes from Japan. Around that time, he helped put together a Van Halen Japanese … [Read more...]
UPDATE: “The Studio Albums 1978-1984” NOT to be released in the U.S.
UPDATE 2/11/13: Last week, we announced that Warner Bros/Rhino were releasing 'Van Halen: The Studio Albums 1978-1984' on March 26th, 2013. This was to be a Limited Edition 6CD Set documents the band’s indelible history from their self-titled 1978 debut until the ‘1984’ album. What we reported was true at the time... it was to be released in the U.S. on 3/26/13 with a list … [Read more...]
The Roth Show, Episode 10: FM Underground Radio
Your host, David Lee Roth, discusses FM and Underground Radio as well as some of the great stations and disc jockeys from the era. … [Read more...]
Jump-start your week with the new JUMP Remix!
Posted today on David Lee Roths official website... the NEW REMIX of Van Halen's colossal #1 hit, JUMP! Dave calls it the Super Floor WHITENOIZE Remix. Whitenoize are famous remix DJs ... you can find their stuff on beatport.com ... their website is whitenoize.com Fair Warning: This is for people who thought the original "Jump" was too hard rock. This ain't rock 'n' roll at … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen: The Hard-Rock Archetype
After changing its name from Mammoth, Van Halen strutted a glam-punk attitude when it burst onto the national scene in 1978 with its self-titled debut album. Featuring the template-smashing talent of the whammy-bar-happy, two-hand-tapping guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his percussive-dynamo brother, Alex, Van Halen the band, to many, became the obvious successor to the hard-rock … [Read more...]
I ‘Met’ Eddie Van Halen at NAMM
From Gibson.com: The annual NAMM Show in Anaheim, California is a great place to check out new musical instrument equipment, watch performances by some of the biggest names in music, attend classes and workshops on everything from music education to music retail to social media, and to simply kick back and enjoy a drink with the friends you made last NAMM, if you're lucky … [Read more...]
Van Halen 35th Anniversary: In The Studio Interview with Dave, Eddie, Alex & Michael
From InTheStudio.net: The four original members of Van Halen, guitarist/songwriter Eddie Van Halen, big brother drummer Alex Van Halen, lead singer/lyricist David Lee Roth, and ex-bass player/backing vocalist Michael Anthony are all unanimous in this classic rock interview in their recollections of their unaided efforts before signing their record deal and releasing that … [Read more...]