Paul Stanley recalled the impact of Van Halen's 1978 debut album and how Eddie Van Halen influenced the KISS sound in the decade that followed on the Jeremy White Podcast. "They took the world by storm. They were an amazing, amazing band," Stanley told host Jeremy White when asked about Van Halen's first album, which was released 43 years ago this month (2/10/78). "Dave … [Read more...]
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Watch Wolfgang Van Halen’s Band MAMMOTH WVH perform ‘Distance’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Here it is! The official video of Wolfgang Van Halen's band MAMMOTH WVH performing "Distance" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Watch it above. The long-awaited debut album from Wolfgang Van Halen, Mammoth WVH is coming soon! The self-titled album will be available worldwide on June 11th via EX1 Records/ Explorer1 Music Group. The album will include 13 tracks, plus a bonus song, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Announces ‘Mammoth WVH’ Debut Album Details!
The long-awaited debut album from Wolfgang Van Halen, Mammoth WVH, now has a scheduled release date! The self-titled album will be available worldwide on June 11th via EX1 Records/ Explorer1 Music Group. The album will include 13 tracks, plus a bonus song, "Distance," the first Mammoth WVH release, which saw viral success late last year with a moving video filled with … [Read more...]
Listen to ‘You’re To Blame’ From Wolfgang Van Halen’s Upcoming Mammoth WVH Album
Today Wolfgang Van Halen released his second song from his upcoming album. "You're To Blame" can be heard below. The song is from his upcoming debut album. Mammoth WVH is the name of the album and band. Wolf played most of the song for Howard Stern last November, as they were talking over parts of it, so this is the first time we can properly hear the entire song. It's a … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen On Tonight’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Performance: ‘The Last Time I Played The Show Was With My Dad’
Tonight is the night Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth WVH will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The last time Wolfgang was on the show he was performing alongside his dad almost six years ago. "I'm excited, I'm nervous. The last time I played the show was with my dad," Wolfgang in an interview with Montreal's CHOM 97.7 earlier this week. "There's a lot of swirling … [Read more...]
Happy Valentines From Dave
David Lee Roth is wishing fans an early Happy Valentines Day. He posted a photo of him with his late dog Russ on social media. The photo also includes lyrics from the Beatles 1965 song "In My Life": "There are faces I remember...". Below is the post via Dave's Instagram page: View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Lee Roth (@davidleeroth) … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Debut Album Released On This Day In 1978
43 years ago, Van Halen dropped the Game Changer. Release Date: February 10, 1978 Recorded: September – October 1977 at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood Length: 35:13 Producer: Ted Templeman Succeeded By: Van Halen II Track listing: 1. Runnin' With The Devil 2. Eruption 3. You Really Got Me 4. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love 5. I'm The One 6. Jamie's Cryin' 7. … [Read more...]
How Pepsi Got Van Halen To Give Up ‘Right Now’ For Crystal Pepsi Ad
Why did Van Halen give up their song "Right Now" for a Crystal Pepsi commercial? The YouTube channel Rock N' Roll True Stories has attempted to “clear” up that question. You may have first seen the commercial for Crystal Pepsi during Super Bowl XXVII on January 30th, 1993. Along with old-school 90s fonts and computer graphics and — for some reason — a rhino and a rat in a … [Read more...]
How His Adventurous Mind Always Led Eddie Van Halen Down The Road Less Traveled
If there is one word Steve Lukather would use to describe Eddie Van Halen's approach to the guitar it would be "adventurous". Lukather talked about Eddie, his friend of 40-plus years, with Guitar World recently and shared a few stories that exemplified his road less traveled philosophy. "He was just a humble little guy who just loved to mess with shit and do things … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Looks Back On Album Released Nine Years Ago Today: ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’
Wolfgang Van Halen remembered Van Halen's 'A Different Kind Of Truth' via Twitter today on what is the album's ninth anniversary. "It’s not everyone’s favorite, but I’m proud of my contribution to the formula and process," said Wolfgang, who played bass on the album. "The following tour was also one of my favorites. Wonderful memories I’m eternally grateful for. Time … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH Track Listing, Possible Album Cover Revealed
Wolfgang Van Halen has released the tracklisting, and what could be the album cover (or back cover?) to his upcoming debut album, Mammoth WVH, which is due this spring. The video update was sent out by email to fans who signed up for updates through the official Mammoth WVH website. The email includes the following message from Wolfgang: "Hey Gang, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Releases Teaser Clips Of New Song ‘You’re To Blame’ [UPDATED]
Wolfgang has released short audio teaser clips of "You're To Blame". CLIP TWO: Soon...Sign up for more info @ https://t.co/WAi3IofknP pic.twitter.com/KIKb4uJIfo— Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) February 4, 2021 CLIP ONE: Coming soon... ? @MammothWVH Sign up for exclusive deets @ https://t.co/WAi3IofknP pic.twitter.com/1eAWBFaEDu— Wolf Van Halen … [Read more...]