Two years ago today, we all had a NEW VAN HALEN ALBUM we could finally sink our teeth into! Van Halen released their twelfth studio album “A Different Kind of Truth” on February 7, 2012. To celebrate the anniversary, we're featuring a really cool review of the album that we somehow missed two years ago. It's by The Rock File. Return of the Atomic Punks I’ve been … [Read more...]
How Eddie Van Halen Unknowingly Stole my Grandfather’s Flying V Guitar
The following story is about how Eddie Van Halen acquired a mint condition 1958 Gibson Flying V from famed vintage guitar collector Dan Martin, who was based out of St. Louis, Missouri. Eddie went on to buy many guitars from Martin, who passed way in 2008. Jason Miller shares his story of how Dan Martin bought his father's guitar, and turned around and sold it to … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Mousepads Now Available
Rock your desk with this quality mousepad featuring Eddie Van Halen's iconic Frankenstrat guitar! 9" x 7" x 1/8"– Perfect for any desk or work space Durable non-slip back keeps the pad in place Officially licensed & made in the USA Currently only in stock at VanHalenStore.com. CLICK HERE TO ORDER and be among the first to get it! … [Read more...]
Three Lessons I Learned in 1978 Touring With Van Halen
From SolveigAndStevie.com: by Stevie Adamek Van Halen’s first album had just come out in early 1978, and they had two huge hits, "Running with the Devil" and "You Really Got Me". I was in a band called Bighorn, a five-man group based out of Seattle that sounded like a cross between Elton John and Queen. We had just been signed to CBS Canada and USA. I had been a producer … [Read more...]
EVH Samsung Galaxy S4 Phone Cases Now Available
Announcing the new EVH Samsung GALAXY S4 Phone Case, by popular demand! Complement your phone with the iconic stripes of Eddie Van Halen's legendary guitar. Slim hard shell with soft-touch exterior Protects from bumps and scratches Full access to all buttons, ports, and camera One piece snap-on design Officially licensed Now you can show off your stripes … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Eddie Van Halen!
Edward Lodewijk van Halen (Lodewijk is the Dutch version of Ludwig, as in Ludwig van Beethoven) was born in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on January 26th, 1955. Happy Birthday to the “King of Ten Fingers & Six Strings!” (Photo by High Profile Media) UPDATE: From Wolfgang Van Halen, today: "The happiest of birthdays to the biggest inspiration in my life. Love you, pop." … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s “BALANCE” Released On This Day in 1995
On this day in 1995, Van Halen released "Balance" - their fourth and final full album with vocalist Sammy Hagar. It debuted at #1 on the U.S. charts and sold over 3 million copies in the U.S. What are your favorite songs from this album? Track list: 1. "The Seventh Seal" 5:18 2. "Can't Stop Lovin' You" 4:08 3. "Don't Tell Me (What Love Can … [Read more...]
Photos: Eddie Van Halen at NAMM
Here's three photos of Eddie Van Halen yesterday (Wed, Jan 22nd) at the 2014 NAMM show held at at the Anaheim Convention Center. … [Read more...]
Eddie Trunks Calls Van Halen “Another Led Zeppelin”
Eddie Trunk writes about his introduction to Van Halen: I've had some arguments with friends over the years when they ask, "Will there ever be another Led Zeppelin?" Because my answer is yes, and they're called Van Halen. To me, the music of Van Halen is that essential and timeless. Listen to any of the David Lee Roth Era Van Halen recordings today and they sound as fresh and … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Jungle Studs
One of David Lee Roth's personal photos from his many jungle adventures. This is from a trip to the Highland Jungles of New Guinea in late ’84. Dave shares some home video from this adventure here. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth “Shyboy” Video
Here's a superior fan-made video for "Shyboy," a blazing track from David Lee Roth's solo career (check out the amazing tapping duets with Steve Vai and Billy Sheehan)! All the footage used is pro-shot. Half is taken from David Lee Roth's 1988 Skyscraper tour, and the other half is more recent footage of Steve Vai jamming with Billy Sheehan, from the 2001 Steve Vai "Live at the … [Read more...]
Opponents Warn Society Resembles Van Halen’s ‘1984’
LOS ANGELES — Watchdog groups are voicing their concerns that modern society has started to resemble the dystopian world depicted in hard rock band Van Halen’s album 1984. “We’re definitely living in a world very similar to the hellish one described in 1984,” says John Bircham, who heads a group dedicated to monitoring developments that they describe as … [Read more...]