A huge Van Halen fan decided to Van Halenize his Toyota truck with a unique paint job—in the same color scheme of Eddie Van Halen’s iconic guitar—for a fresh, rockin' new look!The above video is nicely done, and shows Ryan Humphrey of Ohio giving us the step-by-step process of painting his truck, along with some vintage Van Halen playing in the background. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Eddie & Alex Van Halen’s Gift to Paraquat Kelley (UPDATED)
UPDATE #1: Scroll down to see MORE PHOTOS that we added today. UPDATE #2, from Paraquat: Paraquat tells the Van Halen News Desk, "Thanks to my brothers Eddie and Alex for stopping bye for a hang with Paraquat Kelley today to support Melody Rogers and me for the upcoming Mighty Met Acoustic Flashback on Dec 14 @ the Canyon Club in Augora Whoo Ya!" Here's photos and video … [Read more...]
“You Think You Know Van Halen?” Video
Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock whipped up a fun little Van Halen video. It's the latest edition to their You Think You Know Classic Rock? video series. We hope you enjoy their video. … [Read more...]
35 Years Ago Today, Van Halen Concert Footage Premiered on TV!
35 years ago today, on Nov 24th, 1979, Van Halen concert footage was shown on television for the very first time! No, were not talking about the Fair Warning tour film from Oakland, (and there's a lot of mystery behind that) —we’re talking about our OTHER favorite old Van Halen footage, which is arguably just as cool, but doesn't seem to get talked about as much... Back … [Read more...]
When It’s Love
The following article is from the blog of Bob Lefsetz, an American music industry figure and author of the email newsletter and blog, the Lefsetz Letter. Based in Santa Monica, California, Lefsetz worked previously as an entertainment business attorney, majordomo of Sanctuary Music’s American division and as a consultant to major record labels. Lefsetz deals with issues at the … [Read more...]
Mark Tremonti Calls Wolfgang Van Halen “The Best of the Best On Bass”
Wolfgang Van Halen has finished recording bass tracks on 20 new songs for Tremonti's upcoming second album. Creed and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti tells TeamRock.com that he believes Wolfgang Van Halen's bass playing will take his second solo album to the next level. Guitarist Eric Friedman handled bass duties on the Creed and Alter Bridge man's 2012 title All I … [Read more...]
This Day in 1996: Eddie Van Halen, Billy Sheehan & Steve Lukather Perform at the ALS Benefit Concert
Something very special happened on this day in 1996. 18 years before the "Ice Bucket Challenge" went viral and drew attention to ALS, Eddie Van Halen assembled a band for an eight-hour benefit concert for his good friend Jason Becker—the guitar wunderkind diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease one week after joining David Lee Roth's band in 1989. We've got video and photos from … [Read more...]
Jerry Cantrell Praises Eddie Van Halen: ‘He’s Unique, Untouchable’
Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell took over the airwaves earlier yesterday (Wednesday, November 12) on the KLOS 95.5 FM radio station in Los Angeles, California as a guest DJ with Melissa Maxx, during which he had nothing but praise for legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Here's the transcription, thanks to Blabbermouth.net: "Eddie Van Halen, for me… As a guitar … [Read more...]
EVH Launches 5150III 1X12 50-Watt Combo Guitar Amp
After nearly three years in development, EVH is pleased to announce the launch of the 5150III 1x12 50-watt combo amplifier. This is not your average 1x12 combo by any stretch. In line with Eddie Van Halen’s legacy, this 1x12 is a true game changer, making players swear they’re standing in front of a half-stack. The EVH 5150III 1x12 is an all-tube combo amp, featuring three … [Read more...]
‘Eddie Van Halen is an Amazing Father’: Valerie Bertinelli Praises Her Rocker Ex and Their Son
From DailyMail.co.uk: Eddie Van Halen was one of the hardest partying rockers of the seventies and eighties when his band Van Halen was on top. Flash forward 30 years and the Hot For Teacher hit maker has a completely different image, as his ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli explained to Meredith Vieira on Monday. 'Eddie's a great father,' the 54-year-old Hot In Cleveland … [Read more...]
Van Halen All Access Photo: “Are We There Yet?”
A moment in time: Eddie Van Halen on tourbus, 1981. “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
Steel Panther’s Michael Starr: Van Halen Was ‘The Heroin Of Rock For Me’
From Blabbermouth.net: Mark Weiss of RockScene.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Michael Starr of Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters Steel Panther. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his early musical influences, Starr said: "For me, when Van Halen came out, that started the heavy metal of the '80s as I know it today. David Lee Roth, Eddie Van … [Read more...]