Van Halen July 5th concert review from Northwest Music Scene: The first album I ever bought with my own money was Van Halen's self-titled debut at Cellophane Square in Bellingham; we'll just say in the late 70's. I'd heard parts of the album in a friend's car and was blown away by the noises the band was making. These noises were somewhat new to me though as I'd been raised … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Van Halen Summer Tour Kickoff!
Van Halen kicked off their 2015 summer tour in Seattle last night (July 5th). Their setlist was packed with essential classics, as well as long-lost gems that fans have been wishing for. Here's video: UP NEXT: PHOTOS: Van Halen Summer Tour Kickoff! … [Read more...]
PHOTOS: Van Halen Summer Tour Kickoff!
Some killer shots from the opening night of Van Halen's summer outdoor venue tour from Bryons Concert Blog. Be sure to see their jaw-dropping setlist that VHND was the first to publish! Be sure to see their jaw-dropping setlist that VHND was the first to publish! They surprised as BIG-TIME by including not one...not two...but … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Summer Tour Begins Tonight! (Updated w/ Set List)
Today's the day! Van Halen's Summer tour kicks off tonight in Seattle. Here's an update from our friend Leslie Feffer at Examiner.com: As Van Halen’s 41-date North American Tour is about to kick off in Seattle tonight, expectations run high. Bob Roux, co-president of North American Concerts for tour promoter Live Nation, told“Billboard” magazine that despite the … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rehearsal Photos!
Here's some photos straight from Van Halen rehearsals that have been posted on Instagram by Wolfgang and Malcolm Van Halen. You can follow them on Instagram at these links: Wolf Van Halen Instagram Malcolm Van Halen Instagram Van Halen's tours starts THIS SUNDAY, July 5th, in Seattle! Stay tuned to VHND this weekend for more the setlist and the first photos and videos … [Read more...]
Gary Cherone Talks Van Halen
In podcast episode 119 of One On One With Mitch Lafon, Mitch is joined by EXTREME frontman, Gary Cherone. Gary sits down with Mitch to discuss his band's performance at Heavy Montreal in August, the 25th Pornograffitti Anniversary tour, their upcoming live album & DVD, making new music, his band HURTSMILE, working with Nuno Bettencourt, addresses the recent Eddie Van … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Van Halen 1978 World Tour Shirt
Just a heads up to all the VHND regulars... there's a killer new shirt that we think is definitely one of the coolest shirts you can wear to the 2015 tour! Van Halen Store is proud to bring you a an exact replica of the most scarce Van Halen tour shirt ever - their very first one! This limited-edition is a Van Halen Store exclusive. Imagine attending a bachelor party … [Read more...]
Short Rehearsal Video: Eddie Jammin’!
=VH= A video posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Jun 27, 2015 at 5:20pm PDT A short rehearsal video posted by Wolf today. More to come! … [Read more...]
Dave Addresses Paparazzi with Class
During a time when so many celebs hide their faces and speed walk away, Diamond Dave - looking pretty sharp - was all smiles when approached by The Hollywood Fix yesterday. We'd love to know where Dave was headed. Van Halen Rehearsals, perhaps? … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Calls Eddie Van Halen a Liar — Contradicts Himself?
In a recent video, Sammy Hagar goes off on Eddie Van Halen, specifically in response to Eddie's claim in the new Billboard interview that he had to constantly show Michael Anthony what to play on bass. In his two-minute video rant below, Sammy says, "For Eddie to say he had to show him what to play and had to teach him all those songs, that is the biggest line of bullshit … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Michael Anthony!
Happy Birthday, Michael Anthony! Van Halen's bass player of three decades recalls joining Van Halen in 1974: "The very first time I jammed with Eddie and Alex, it was in a little garage in Pasadena," Mike recalled in a Rockline interview on 1/20/92. "The garage was so small I could barely even get what little amp I had in there. And these guys just blew me away, the way they … [Read more...]
Video: How Eddie Van Halen Switched From Classical Pianist to Shredding Axeman
The legendary guitarist talks to Billboard about his rock 'n' roll start as a kid and how a good guitar riff "engulfs you." … [Read more...]