It's about time we heard this one as an instrumental! Holy hell, it smokes! And so many nuances that are lost under the vocals. It's so fantastic to be able to hear it in this form. "It's About Time" is one of three songs from the Best of Both Worlds two-disc compilation, released in 2004. It was the first time the world heard a new Van Halen song with Sammy Hagar since … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘On Fire’ Covered by Marzi’s “Heavy As Texas” featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens
Footage of Marzi's "Heavy As Texas" featuring Tim "Ripper" Owens performing Van Halen's "On Fire" can be viewed above. This performance was Saturday (Nov 21st) at the BFE Rock Club in Houston for Marzi Montazeri's Metal Massacre Vol. I. How do you think they did? "On Fire" was the song Van Halen opened with on their very first tour, back in 1978. Learn more about the song … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen Rising’ Launch Party with Ted Templeman Q&A (Video)
Exclusive video from the Q&A with Van Halen producer, Ted Templeman, at the Van Halen Rising launch party can be viewed below. The event took place Oct. 9th at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena. Watch three highlight clips from the Q&A below. "Talk about a surprise guest! Ted Templeman's sitting at the table with me in Pasadena, and guess who walks up? … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Van Halen ‘Can’t Get This Stuff No More’ Instrumental
Today enjoy Van Halen's 'Can't Get This Stuff No More' - without vocals for the first time! We’ll release a new instrumental every Monday and Thursday for the next several weeks. Some fans are wondering why we're featuring these now. These are not official releases of any sort. Now, no doubt that most people prefer their rock and roll with someone singing. Vocals and … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Not Enough’ Instrumental For Thanksgiving!
We think this beautiful Van Halen instrumental would be an appropriate song for today. It's a ballad that could easily appeal to everyone in the family as you gather together on Thanksgiving. Enjoy this ballad from Balance without vocals & lyrics for the first time. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We’ll release a new instrumental every Monday and Thursday for the next … [Read more...]
‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ Band 30th Anniversary Reunion – Foiled
"Look who showed up for the reunion! Guess I'm singing back ups lol" —Michael Starr Last night (Wednesday, Nov 25th) was to be a very special event at the Ultimate Jam Night at Lucky Strike in Hollywood. It was to be a one-time event — a concert for the 30th Anniversary of the EAT EM’ AND SMILE BAND, with original musicians Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan, and Greg Bissonette. … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen Rising’ Author, Greg Renoff Speaks at University of Oklahoma (FIXED VIDEO)
Watch Van Halen Rising author Greg Renoff speak at the Meacham Auditorium at the University of Oklahoma. Greg will be talking about the making of his book and the problems he had to overcome to get the book into the hands of the Van Halen fanbase. We tried to feature a live stream of the speech during the night of the event (Nov. 19th), but because of a technical glitch, … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Van Halen’s ‘Big Fat Money” Instrumental!
Today marks the first day we’re featuring a never heard Van Halen instrumental! We figure we’ll kick it off by Finishing What We Started with that teaser last week - here’s the FULL version of the awesome Van Halen boogie that became “Big Fat Money” on the Balance album! We’ll release a new instrumental every Monday and Thursday for the next several weeks. Some fans are … [Read more...]
Van Halen Family Photo
A Van Halen family photo by Nigel Parry. … [Read more...]
Van Halen, As You’ve Never Heard Them Before!
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Rock Your iPhone with the New EVH Stripes Cases!
Show off your stripes with your choice of three iconic EVH graphics! EVH has just released new iPhone cases in the three most popular Eddie Van Halen guitar graphics! The Red/Black/White, White/Black, and Black/Yellow color schemes are available for both sizes of the new iPhones (6/6S, and 6/6S PLUS). New & Improved graphics and casing. Currently available only at … [Read more...]
LIVE VIDEO STREAM: ‘Van Halen Rising’ Author, Greg Renoff Speaks at University of Oklahoma
Streaming above is a LIVE feed of Greg Renoff speaking at Meacham Auditorium at the University of Oklahoma. Greg will be talking about his book "Van Halen Rising - How a Southern Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal." Enjoy! The talk starts at 6pm Central. Greg will start speaking in just a few minutes. AUDIO PROBLEM: There's no audio for about the first half of the video, … [Read more...]