David Lee Roth is ruling the streets at night once again! He's just released a new recording of the Van Halen classic "Atomic Punk". This is the seventh studio/live release from Dave and the first since early March. It was recorded in May 2022 at Hensen Studios in Los Angeles and features Al Estrada on guitar, Ryan Wheeler on bass, and Francis Valentino on drums. … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Commemorates 35th Anniversary Of Van Halen’s ‘OU812’, Shares Performance Of ‘When It’s Love’ From ’95 Tour (VIDEO)
Sammy Hagar was feelin' the love for Van Halen's OU812 album today. To celebrate the album's 35th anniversary, he posted a video of Van Halen performing the album's biggest hit, "When It's Love", live in Oakland, California, during the band's 1995 'Balance' tour. Sammy and Michael also shared their thoughts on the song: Sammy: "When It's Love" was the first … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Original Frankenstrat Guitar To Make Its Return On Upcoming Mammoth WVH Album (VIDEO)
Wolfgang Van Halen says the classic Eddie Van Halen tone can be heard on the upcoming Mammoth WVH album. During a recent interview with Guitar Interactive Magazine, Wolfgang revealed that he used his father's original Frankenstrat guitar on the track "Take A Bow" from the forthcoming album Mammoth II due out August 4th. For added classic Van Halen effect, he added a few more … [Read more...]
The US Fest @ 40: Re-Watch Van Halen’s Complete Performance! (VIDEO)
Credit: Neil Zlozower Are you ready to get down one more time? We give you THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN! Forty years ago today, May 29th, 1983, Van Halen headlined the US Festival in San Bernardino, CA. Billed as "The Musical Event of the 80s," the '83 US Festival was like a gift from the heavens. Throughout four days, music lovers would flock to Southern California's Glen … [Read more...]
Audio: Van Halen Live in Ipswich, England, May 28, 1978
On this day in 1978, Van Halen performed at the Gaumont Theatre in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Luckily for us, an excellent-sounding audio recording exists! (Listen below) This was during Van Halen's first world tour. They were thrilled to be opening for the legendary Black Sabbath. "The Sabs," as they called them, were part of their musical youth. To share the stage with … [Read more...]
‘ED by ZLOZ’ Still Available on Neil Zlozower’s Website
The biggest Eddie Van Halen photo book ever published is sold out at Van Halen Store, but there's still some copies left at ZLOZ.com. The hardcover coffee table book ED by ZLOZ, by photographer Neil Zlozower, is packed with photos you won't find anywhere else. None appear in either of his previous Van Halen books, and the vast majority have never before been … [Read more...]
Watch Party: Episodes 1 & 2 of ‘Van Halen 1984 Documentary’!
The first two episodes of 'Van Halen 1984 Documentary' have been released! And we're having a Watch Party right here on VHND! They are embedded below and went LIVE today! Watch them here and discuss them in the comments below. EP1 Building 5150 Studio EP2 The Road to the US Festival It's an unofficial, 5-Part Fan-Made Miniseries. The year 1984 was, … [Read more...]
‘In The Studio’ Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Van Halen’s ‘OU812’ (AUDIO)
O-U-8-1-2 @ 35! On May 20th, 1988, Van Halen released OU812 - their eighth studio album and the second featuring Sammy Hagar on vocals. In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the syndicated radio show In The Studio with Red Beard has shared its original documentary on the album. Below is what Red Beard has to say about the album 35 years later along with the … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony’s Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Yesterday (May 20th) was the seventh annual WALK AND PLAY L.A. fundraiser for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Michael and his family were there to honor his late grandson, Rex Becerra, and to raise money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. From Micheal Anthony: "As many of you know, my grandson, Rex Michael Becerra was born on March 20th, 2017 with an undiagnosed … [Read more...]
BOSS and EVH Unite to Bring You the Legendary Eddie Van Halen Dual Delay Sound
About the video above: The making of the SDE-3000EVH, from 5150 studio in LA, California. EVH and BOSS join forces to bring you the SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay. An authentic recreation of the stereo delays at the heart of Eddie Van Halen’s massive three-cabinet live stage guitar sound. Featuring: Yoshi Ikegami – Executive Advisor or Roland Corporation Matt … [Read more...]
Why Gene Simmons Is ‘A Little Furious’ With The Younger Generation Since Eddie Van Halen’s Death
Credit: Michael Christopher Gene Simmons isn't happy with millennials, especially since Eddie Van Halen passed away. During a recent interview with Classic Rock, Simmons said he's frustrated that the younger generation is unaware that Eddie Van Halen is "the second most important musician since Jimi Hendrix." Below is some of what he had to say to Classic … [Read more...]
The Eddie Solo With More Thrills & Spills Than Evil Knievel On A Dirt Bike & A Fifth Of Jack!
Credit: Neil Zlozower Summertime's almost here babe, and Classic Rock Magazine already has something to keep things cool. They've listed the 50 best Van Halen songs that make up the ultimate American party soundtrack. At the top of the list is the only song we can think of that would want a kid to go to summer school - "Hot For Teacher." Here's what they had to … [Read more...]