Over the last year, rumors that Van Halen are working on a new album just won’t go away. It seems that every music news website, when mentioning Van Halen, would end their articles with “Van Halen are currently working on a followup to 2012’s A Different Kind of Truth.” Today that rumor went into overdrive, as one website even claimed that "the new Van Halen album is complete … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
15 Years After Van Halen, Gary Cherone Still Going Strong with Extreme & Hurtsmile
15 years ago today, Gary Cherone and Van Halen parted ways. And both parties were better off for it. What resulted from their three year union was a great tour (really, the only Van Halen tour to feature both the Sammy and Dave eras equally—just without Sammy or Dave!). And of course it spawned Van Halen III—officially a Van Halen album, though we think of it more like a poorly … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Drum Intro is Voted Best Ever
The drum intro to Van Halen classic "Hot For Teacher" has been voted the best of all time – ahead of work by Led Zeppelin, Rush, Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, and Queens Of The Stone Age. The team at Rhythm magazine have pulled together a massive list charting the 101 greatest ever drum intros. From Dave Grohl's iconic 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' pick up fill with Nirvana to the … [Read more...]
Van Halen in Halloween Costumes: On Stage & Backstage, 1980
Many fans have seen the above picture of Van Halen, dressed in Halloween costumes backstage at the Coliseum in Macon, Georgia, from October 31st, 1980. Classic! But here's some never-before-seen photos of Van Halen performing on stage that night—still in costume! Did you know that you can finally get the much sought after “1980 INVASION” Van Halen tour … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar on Van Halen: “The Fans Want The Original Members”
Rolling Stone just interviewed Sammy Hagar, and boy, did they get him to talk Van Halen! He says Van Halen should bring back Michael Anthony to reform the legendary original lineup, as that's what "everybody wants." He also says he'd be "involved with them again in a second if it was cool and right" and said he'd be open to being their lead singer again, or even sharing the … [Read more...]
40 Years Ago: Van Halen & Rolling Stones at the Tangerine Bowl
On this day in 1981, Van Halen capped off their Fair Warning tour with the second of two sold out stadium shows opening for The Rolling Stones at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. We have exclusive photos from photographer, Timmy Mccrum, as well as his very unique account attending the first show. Enjoy! In the fall of 1981, The Rolling Stones were touring behind their new single … [Read more...]
VHND All Access Photo: Never Seen Photoshoot
From our archives, another never seen shot. Who knows what year this photoshoot is from? (UPDATE: The answer is 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...]
Happy 70th Birthday, Ted Templeman!
Happy 70th Birthday to legendary Van Halen producer, Ted Templeman! Ted Templeman met Van Halen in 1977 and went on to produce their first five albums at Sunset Sound Studio in Los Angeles, 1984 at 5150 Studios, and later produced For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge at 5150. “I’ve worked with such legendary guitar players as Allan Holdsworth, Ronnie Montrose, Eric Clapton, … [Read more...]
The Story Behind Van Halen-ized “Van Hauler” Trucks
On this day in 1993, Petersen Publishing Company gave away a Chevy C1500 red, white, and black striped project truck in a Sport Truck magazine giveaway. The truck is one of only two such beauties in existence. The other featured less stripes and was made for Edward Van Halen. Here's a look at both "Van Halenized" trucks. When the new 1988 Chevy C/K truck came onto the … [Read more...]
“I Can Sing It All!” — Michael Anthony Says He Can Sing Lead Vocals on Any Van Halen Song
Michael Anthony gave an interview last week to the "Lamont And Tonelli Show," which airs on the Bay Area rock station 107.7 The Bone. The radio host steered the conversation into vocals, and went on to compliment Michael... Host: I've got to give you credit. A lot of people don't give you enough credit, because you're a great singer in your own right. You could front your … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen “Driving Song” Instrumental from ‘The Wild Life’ Film Score (Exclusive)
More music from The Wild Life! Here’s what we call “Driving Song," a really nice guitar track from the 1984 movie The Wild Life. This has never been heard in full until now. (This track was only played for a few seconds, about 27 minutes into the movie, as Eric Stoltzs' character Bill was driving his truck). This piece, played on a stratocaster, reinforces the true nature … [Read more...]
Sexy Video for Van Halen’s “Honeybabysweetiedoll” (Fan-Made)
Here's an unofficial (and sexy!) fan-made video for "Honeybabysweetiedoll," one of the many monstrous tracks from Van Halen's 2012 A Different Kind of Truth album. (There's no nudity, but there's lots of T&A, so you might not want to watch this around coworkers or your kids). Yowza! … [Read more...]