David Lee Roth has released another episode of The Roth Show. Gather 'round the campfire kids, Uncle Dave has some early-day Van Halen stories to tell! Here's a rundown of what Dave talks about (and sings) in episode two, season two of The Roth Show recorded in Studio B at Henson Studios: … [Read more...]
Archives for 2022
Sammy Hagar On Why He’s Never Started A Business With Michael Anthony
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have been bandmates and friends for many years but business partners they'll never be. Sammy says he values his friendship with Mike too much to risk breaking that bond. Darren Paltrowitz, host of the Paltrocast, recently asked Sammy if he's ever thought about teaming up with Mike on a business venture. Below is what Sammy had to say in … [Read more...]
The Roth Show Returns With ‘Season 2 – Episode 1’
David Lee Roth's podcast The Roth Show has returned! Earlier today, Dave unexpectedly launched season two of his podcast. It's been a long time since we last had an episode of The Roth Show as season one wrapped up way back on October 1st, 2019. As we know, much has transpired since. Here are some of the topics Dave covers in his return: … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Fifth Studio/Live Track: ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’
David Lee Roth is finishing out the year with one more studio/live track - "Everybody Wants Some!!". As with the previously released "You Really Got Me", "Dance The Night Away", "Panama" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love", "Everybody Wants Some!!" was recorded on May 3rd, 2022 at Henson Recording Studio in Hollywood, California. Joining Dave in the studio are Al Estrada on … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Says His Van Halen Tribute Already Happened With Taylor Hawkins Concert Performances: ‘I Feel Closure’
Wolfgang Van Halen says he's already paid tribute to his father and Van Halen with his appearances at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts. During a recent interview with Classic Rock's Dave Ling, Wolfgang was asked if a proper Van Halen tribute will ever happen. He said the tribute already happened with his appearances on September 3rd and 27th in London and Los Angeles, … [Read more...]
Jump Back, What’s That Sound? It’s The Van Halen Parody ‘Santa Claus’!
Here's something to stuff those stockings with the line running up the back with. A brand new Van Halen parody has arrived courtesy of The Society of Bandits, who have taken "Panama" and transformed it into "Santa Claus"! "Santa Claus" Lyrics: Jump back, what's that sound?Here he comes…Santa's back in town, yeah!Black boots, red hat and Santa suitModel citizen? Or … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen To Complete Second Mammoth WVH Album In January
Wolfgang Van Halen says the sophomore Mammoth WVH album is halfway completed, with the rest to be completed after the holidays. “I’m probably about halfway through it," Wolfgang recently told Metal Talk. "I got a bunch of stuff recorded before we started on this tour, and then once I go home, I have a little holiday break. But then in January, I’m going to finish it. So … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Stories With Phil X of Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X was a guest the Final Resonance TV YouTube channel recently to share some amazing stories of his experiences with Eddie Van Halen, including the time he unintentionally contributed to one of the tracks on 2012's A Different Kind Of Truth. That story and much, much more is in the must-see video above featuring Phil with host Jeff Goebel. Check out … [Read more...]
On My Wish List: An Eddie for My Dashboard!
By Pamela Hazelton Truth be told, I'm not a huge collector of lines of products. But I'm a huge Eddie Van Halen fan, so you can bet I've plenty of goodies representing the GOAT at home and the office. EVH guitar Christmas tree ornaments? You bet! The MicroStack (which I initially bought as a cool prop, but my husband actually uses it at house parties)? Guilty. And… Funko … [Read more...]
Rock Journalist Jas Obrecht Releases Complete 1978 Audio Interview With Eddie Van Halen
It was July 23rd, 1978 when rock journalist Jas Obrecht was assigned to cover the Day on the Green Concert in Oakland, California. Just a month before, Jas had his mind blown when his editor dropped the needle on a brand-new revolutionary instrumental track called "Eruption". On this day in the summer of '78, Jas would get to meet the man behind that jaw-dropping sound he heard … [Read more...]
‘Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Feliz Navidad’ Holiday Mashup
You may have all you want this Christmas — but we’ve got something you need!!! This Van Halen-Jose Feliciano mashup will take you to the edge of holiday spirit. Hey! Hey! Hey! Mashup master Bill McClintock has released another gem and this one includes David Lee Roth singing alongside Jose Feliciano! Music used in this mashup: Jose Feliciano'S "Feliz Navidad" and … [Read more...]
Joe Satriani Says He, Alex Van Halen & David Lee Roth ‘Came Close’ To Performing A New York Concert In August Of 2021
During a recent appearance on Q104.3 FM in New York, Joe Satriani said Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth had come close to performing a concert in New York City in the summer of 2021. You can hear all of what Satriani had to say in the video above including the concert that almost was in Central Park in August of 2021, whether Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar were asked to be … [Read more...]