Rock is dead? Not so fast nay-sayers. Rock isn’t dead. It’s not only alive but we have proof that the future of rock looks bright, particularly guitar-heavy rock. The Van Halen News Desk has a guitarist from Oklahoma who simply must be heard. His name is Joshua Jones and he is heavily inspired by the guitar playing of Edward Van Halen. On his YouTube channel the 23-year old … [Read more...]
Archives for 2019
Live Unboxing: ‘Van Halen: The Japanese Singles’ Vinyl Box Set
Yesterday, Van Halen Store did a quick, casual Facebook Live unboxing video, where they shared with fans their first look at the upcoming Rhino/Warner Records release, Van Halen: The Japanese Singles, 1978-1984. Watch the video below. VHND has more info on this release here. Exclusive Lithograph: Get a FREE 11" x 17" Lithograph ONLY when you pre-order from … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth – The Evolution Of An Interview Artist (Podcast)
We're still celebrating the 65th birthday of our favorite true rockstar on VHND this week. And right now it’s time to look at one of David Lee Roth's "unsung" talents ... his gift of gab. He's the master of the interview. There's no one like him. Van Halen News Desk's Eric Senich has released an episode of his podcast DISCovery devoted to Dave-isms... Eric: While most of what … [Read more...]
Ted Templeman Bio Coming from Greg Renoff – Excerpt, Autographed Copies
The authorized autobiography of Grammy-winning Van Halen producer Ted Templeman is coming soon. Here's all the details, including a book excerpt about Van Halen, info about how much Van Halen content is in the book, and how you can get autographed copies... Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music will cover Ted's life & work with: Van Halen, The Doobie Bros., … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen: The Japanese Singles 1978-1984’ Vinyl Box Set Coming Soon – Exclusive Contest
Warner Records is releasing a new Van Halen vinyl box set comprised of 13 singles the band released in Japan between 1978 and 1984. 'The Japanese Singles 1978-1984' will be made up of thirteen 7” vinyls, complete with replicas of the original sleeve artwork. The release date is Nov. 1, 2019. WIN A TEST PRESSING: Van Halen Store has a very cool EXCLUSIVE CONTEST for this … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth: ‘Van Halen isn’t gonna be coming back in the fashion that you know’
David Lee Roth shined more light on the current state of Van Halen, in an interview today with the Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown podcast from Detroit’s 101 WRIF. The DJ asked, "People want to know... what happened with the Van Halen thing? Were you bummed out you couldn't play with those guys during the summertime, or what?" [Referring to the widespread rumors that Van Halen … [Read more...]
When Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Met Eddie Van Halen
Sept 29th, 2004: Dimebag and Vinnie hanging with Eddie It was fifteen years ago when the late, great, Abbott brothers - Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul - meet Eddie Van Halen. “We actually got to meet Van Halen right before the horrible events that lead to my brother’s death.” Darrell was shot and killed while on stage during a Damageplan performance on Dec. 8, 2004, at the … [Read more...]
Watch These Lads Encounter ‘Frankenstein’ at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This is the LAST WEEK that Eddie Van Halen's 1978 touring rig and original "Frankenstein" guitar are on display in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Play It Loud" Instruments of Rock & Roll exhibit. Not wanting to miss this opportunity, young musicians Josh Gallagher, Jacob Deraps, William Lachance, and their friend Samuel Morin Paquet traveled to New York to … [Read more...]
Anniversary of Amazing Footage: Van Halen in Fresno, 1978!
Screen capture from the 1978 footage, embedded below Van Halen's first world tour absolutely STUNNED unsuspecting audiences around the world. Watch INCREDIBLE audience-filmed footage from that tour below! On September 22nd, 1978, Van Halen performed at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California. On this special night, Van Halen owned the stage. Thanks to a very clever … [Read more...]
‘I AM Las Vegas’: David Lee Roth Discusses Residency in Exclusive VHND Interview
"I don't walk in the light. But I have an aura like a burning tire. And around it, all dance." David Lee Roth gives the Van Halen News Desk an exclusive interview about his upcoming Las Vegas residency. Interview by Jeff Hausman VHND: It's not every day that you announce a tour, or a Vegas residency, and I appreciate you reaching out to the Van Halen News Desk … [Read more...]
DAVID LEE ROTH ROCKS VEGAS! House Of Blues Residency Begins January 2020
Las Vegas (Sept. 9, 2019) – David Lee Roth – front man and voice of Van Halen – is coming to Las Vegas. RESIDENCY AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES LAS VEGAS BEGINS IN JANUARY 2020 Toastmaster general of the immoral majority Diamond Dave is bringing the rock to the House of Blues Las Vegas with a residency beginning on Jan. 8, 10, and 11, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. David Lee … [Read more...]
Martha Quinn on Cracking the Veneer that is David Lee Roth
We all know the "David Lee Roth" the public knows... the "always-on" flamboyant Van Halen front man, never without a witty quote. But, just who is the REAL David Lee Roth - the person underneath that colorful, seemingly impenetrable exterior? One of the original MTV VJs, Martha Quinn, believes she knows the answer to that question, and she’s got a couple stories to back it … [Read more...]