One of the most popular videos that Van Halen ever had on MTV was a video made by the Blue Angels, using "Dreams" as the accompanying music. The band initially decided against making videos for MTV to promote the 5150 album because they wanted the fans' first visual experience with Sammy Hagar to come from a live performance. So a few months after 5150 came out, the band … [Read more...]
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Van Halen Documentary In The Works
Happy New Year, Van Halen fans! As we start 2018, Van Halen continues their regularly scheduled hiatus between tours... But there is this piece of news — there is a new Van Halen documentary in the works. It's being produced by a British company. They have already interviewed Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar, and they've contacted Eddie Trunk about an interview, and possibly … [Read more...]
Video: Ludwig Alex Van Halen Signature Supraphonic Snare Drum
In the video above, Alex's tech, John Douglas, shows off the Ludwig Alex Van Halen Signature Supraphonic Snare Drum — a replica of Alex's 2015 6.5x14 Supraphonic. Watch as John gives us a look at how Ludwig's first ever artist signature Supraphonic came to be. Also, note that you can hear a little bit of Alex's drum solo from the 2015 tour in the video. Find more info on the … [Read more...]