UPDATE: The tour promo video has been taken down by the user, but THE TOUR IS NOW OFFICIAL! DETAILS & TOURDATES HERE. Here's "HOT FOR TEACHER" — another official preview from 'TOKYO DOME LIVE IN CONCERT,’ the first-ever live album to feature original singer David Lee Roth. Recorded on June 21, 2013 at the famed Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, 'TOKYO DOME LIVE IN CONCERT' … [Read more...]
Van Halen To Perform LIVE on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’
Van Halen will be promoting the March 31st release of their new concert album, Live: Tokyo Dome In Concert with a LIVE PERFORMANCE on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday, April 2nd! The Ellen DeGeneres Show's official website reports: They are "what dreams are made of"... a legendary, "Unchained,” world renowned rock band that continues to tear up the stage four decades … [Read more...]
Previews: UNCHAINED, PRETTY WOMAN & I’M THE ONE!
Enjoy these Exclusive Previews from Van Halen's TOKYO DOME IN CONCERT! When listening, change the quality setting to 720p. It's still just an MP3, but it will sound better at 720p than at YouTube's default setting of 360p. More of our exclusive previews!: Van Halen is releasing its first-ever live album to feature original singer David Lee Roth. Recorded on June 21, … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Demos the 5150IIIS (Video)
EVH Gear has announce the deadly NEW EVH 5150IIIS Head Stealth with an in-depth demo from Eddie Van Halen himself! Eddie Van Halen is continuing to make it even easier for fans to at least come close to imitating his iconic riffs. In the new demo video above, the founder and legendary guitarist of Van Halen tests out the 5150IIIS amp head, which recently joined the EVH Gear … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Appearance in “Hot For Teacher” Music Video by Trisha Paytas
Where is David Lee Roth? He's right here! And we’re guessing he doesn’t feel tardy... Keeping you abreast of the latest Van Halen oddities – here’s Diamond Dave offering up an introduction to Trisha Paytas’ top-heavy spoof of Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher” video. "Hot For Teacher" is the new single and video released today by Trisha Paytas—a YouTube celebrity/blogger who … [Read more...]
Van Halen “Mean Street” Acoustic Folk Cover
And now for something completely different...here's another Van Halen classic that's been turned into an acoustic folk song! Nashville-based duo State Room interprets Van Halen's epic opener to the Fair Warning album—"Mean Street"—recorded live, in their shower, and in one take. As far as people covering Van Halen, we prefer the risky covers that are totally unique and … [Read more...]
Watch Classic Van Halen Music Videos In Full Quality
In March of 2015, Van Halen began streaming some of their earliest music videos. None of these videos have ever been officially released for sale. This was the first time that they ever put them online for fans to enjoy. Jamie's Cryin', Runnin' With The Devil, You Really Got Me, Dance The Night Away, Unchained, and Hot for Teacher can all be viewed here in awesome quality! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Confirm Live Album! AUDIO SAMPLES & FREE SHIPPING Pre-Order!
[UPDATED with 2 Audio Tracks] It's official! VAN HALEN To Release Definitive Live Album TOKYO DOME LIVE IN CONCERT Available March 31 on CD, Vinyl and Digital Van Halen's First Six Albums to be Remastered Directly from the Analog Master Recordings and Set for Release in Spring LOS ANGELES – Van Halen will release its first-ever live album to feature original singer … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes: Making of Van Halen’s “Jump” Video
This week in 1984, Van Halen began an incredible 5-week run at the top of the Billboard charts with their colossal hit, "Jump!" Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the unforgettable video. Pete Angelus [Van Halen road manager, lighting director, 1978-84]: I think we spent less money making "Jump" than we did on having pizzas delivered to the set of "Hot for … [Read more...]
Eddie Jamming Today!
Yup. A video posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Feb 27, 2015 at 3:03pm PST Wolfgang Van Halen shares a 15-second video of Edward jamming today! (From Wolf's Instagram). A big thanks to Wolf! And Wolf, please feel free to share more clips like these! (And please consider getting a YouTube account, where you can post videos longer than 15 … [Read more...]
The Private Photo Shoot that Sparked a War Inside Van Halen
In 1979 David Lee Roth met Helmut Newton, inciting an ego-fueled power struggle that ultimately split the group apart. Here's a new article on some never-heard, behind-the-scenes drama that went on in Van Halen. Well get you started by featuring the article's intro here on VHND, but be sure to click over to Medium.com to read the entire article. It's a fascinating read. … [Read more...]
Photos: Van Halen Plays Virginia, 1984
Enjoy rare photos from 31 years ago this month, when Van Halen played Roanoke, Virginia, during their 1984 World tour. Eddie Van Halen on the 1984 tour: “Our live show for the 1984 tour just could not get any bigger, but it was so over the top that we never made any money from it. We had 18 trucks hauling the stage and equipment. That was unheard of. The standard lighting … [Read more...]