Copyright Neil Zlozower A message from Alex Van Halen today: “Without music, life would be a mistake. Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. Music is what tells us that the human race is greater than we realize.” - Albert Einstein “Ed, we love you. The VH Family.” VH Fans, in case you missed it, … [Read more...]
Unearthed Eddie Van Halen: The Complete 1980 Interview – Tape 1 (HD Audio)
Copyright Neil Zlozower We’ve got an unbelievably cool treat for everybody on Eddie Van Halen's birthday today! Veteran rock journalist Jas Obrecht has shared another never-before-heard gem of an interview with Eddie Van Halen, this one from January of 1980! And, just like his complete 1978 and 1979 Eddie interviews, this is absolutely incredible to hear! As you listen … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen and Matt Bruck on the future of EVH Gear
We feel Edward Van Halen's birthday would make a fine time to feature this special interview. Wolfgang Van Halen and Matt Bruck discuss the future of the EVH brand and their dedication to keeping Eddie Van Halen’s visionary ideas alive. This interview is by Chris Gill, for Guitar World magazine. The interview is printed here in full with Chris Gill's permission. From the … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s Painting To Be Auctioned For MusiCares Charity Relief
David Lee Roth has donated one of his original paintings to the upcoming MusiCares Charity Relieve Auction to be held Sunday, February 5th. From Julienslive.com: An original painting by hard rock vocalist David Lee Roth, titled "Dark Ocean." The painting, featuring textured brush strokes in black and white with a dot of red, has been executed in acrylic on canvas. Roth … [Read more...]
Young Band Covers Van Halen’s ‘Drop Dead Legs’
It's always great to see the younger generation cover Van Halen. Especially the deeper tracks! Guitarist George House tells VHND, "Eddie has always been my biggest influence. The precision, complexity, and style of Eddie’s playing is what got me into guitar when I was only 7 years old. He will forever be my biggest influence as well as the biggest influence for countless … [Read more...]
The Latest Episode Of The Roth Show: Attending The Birthday Of The Devil With The ‘MTV Lost Weekend’ Girl
David Lee Roth recounts the day he ran with the devil on his birthday with the 'MTV Lost Weekend" girl in the latest episode of The Roth Show. As you'll hear in Season 2 Episode 2 above, Roth ended up in a near two-year relationship with one of the girls who appeared in the promos for Van Halen's "MTV Lost Weekend" contest back in 1984. Based on his description, we can … [Read more...]
‘Wake Me Up Before You Go Go to the Grave’ Mashup: Wham, Sabbath & EVH
Bill McClintock doesn’t upload often, but when he does, it’s a masterpiece. Our favorite Mashup Master has released another gem today, and it's a much-needed mashup combining Wham!, Black Sabbath, and an Eddie Van Halen guitar solo! Bill has an other-worldly ability to pull these mashups off. And it's not just the music that's impressive, but the video is … [Read more...]
A Teenager’s Story Meeting the VH Brothers at Rockline
Here’s a wonderful story about a teenager getting to meet the Van Halen brothers at the Rockline Radio Show studio on this day in 1991… Cory Danziger writes, "I remember it like it was yesterday. I was 15, a goofball and obsessed with my guitar. My mom's friend owned the Rockline Radio Show and Eddie & Alex were on the show. She knew I loved VH and invited me to come … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s 75th Birthday Bash Documentary Streaming Now
A brand new special on Sammy Hagar's 75th Birthday Bash is streaming now via Fox Nation. "I've been trying to get something like this done about the Birthday Bash since the beginning," Hagar said on his YouTube channel [see video above] and official website redrocker.com. "It finally got done right and the fans are in it. look for yourselves. it's awesome." From … [Read more...]
Jas Obrecht Releases Complete 1979 Audio Interview With Eddie Van Halen
Credit: Neil Zlozower Veteran rock journalist Jas Obrecht has shared another gem of an interview with Eddie Van Halen, this one from December of 1979! Jas released the complete audio of his interview in HD via his YouTube channel "Talking Guitar: Jas Obrecht's Music Magazine" along with a complete transcript at his website jasobrecht.substack.com. Below is what … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony To Headline ‘Save The Heartbeat’ Fundraising Event & Concert
Michael Anthony will headline a fundraising event and concert benefiting Save the Heartbeat on March 25th at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California. Michael shared this post to his social media sites today: About CHD: Congenital Heart Disease is the most common birth defect, it can never be cured, only treated or repaired. An estimated 40,000 babies are … [Read more...]
Outdoor Adventure Stories The Subject Of The Latest Episode Of ‘The Roth Show’
Few have lived the life David Lee Roth has lived. Maybe even less of them have survived to tell the stories and, let's face it, how many of them can spin a story like Dave? His latest episode of The Roth Show is case in point. In episode three - season two of the podcast, Dave starts off by sharing some important camping survival skills, which include bringing along a good … [Read more...]