From TripleM.com: Rock legends Van Halen are in talks with two promoters to come down to Australia this October. Triple M music reporter Nui Te Koha said they were going to be here in August/September but that looks like it's going to be delayed. "They're going to do Japan in November and one major promoter is talking to Van Halen about October, so it looks very good," … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth To Address Super Bowl Rumors
It all started with a quote from Eddie Van Halen; "In November, we’ll hit Japan, and in the new year, we’ll possibly do something special, but I can’t talk about it." This quote kicked off rampant rumors that "something special" might mean that Van Halen could be the band considered to play the Super Bowl halftime show next February. Keep in mind, rumors of Van Halen playing … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 6 (Video)
The sixth and latest in a series of “interview” videos from Van Halen features Ed, Al and Dave sittin' around, shootin' the shit. Off the cuff and no editing. These guys have a LOT of amazing shared history together. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Dates Officially Canceled
The 31 Van Halen concert dates that were postponed in May have now been officially cancelled. Various reports suggested that the band was burned out from performing 48 shows over several months of touring. The band will play Japan in November, and rumors persist of an Australia tour late this year and another US tour next year. From Pollstar: When dozens of summer … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Van Halen Japan Tour 2012 Promo Video
Here's another VHND exclusive - an official 30 second promo video for Van Halen’s November 27th 2012 concert date in Tokyo, Japan! This will be the first time they’ve played there in 14 years. We will keep you updated if any additional dates are confirmed. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: “I See Us Doing This For A Long, Long Time”
The new issue of Guitar World magazine has a cover story featuring Edward & Wolfgang Van Halen. In Eddie's interview Edward seems happier than he's ever been in his life and he speaks of a very bright future for Van Halen. "We truly are a band; it's not just a one-off thing. I don't want to say it's a rebuilding process. If anything its continuation. It feels more like a … [Read more...]
Thanks USA; Get Ready Japan!
Wolfgang tweeted last night, "Thanks everyone for such an incredible tour! It's been a wonderful experience. You guys are the best!" Van Halen played their 48th and final North American concert last night (in New Orleans) before taking some time off to recharge their batteries. Rumor has it they might play Australia late this year, and they’ve also hinted at more 2013 … [Read more...]
Van Halen Combined Camp and Crunch at the New Orleans Arena
From Nola.com: By music writer Keith Spera Young rockers who sipped warm beer in arena parking lots during Van Halen’s 1980s heyday are now on the far side of 40 and likely to be married, with children. Like its audience, Van Halen has also matured. The tour that concluded at a less-than-full New Orleans Arena on Tuesday was, in essence, the latter-day Van Halen’s … [Read more...]
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Van Halen Destroys Dallas
Here's a concert review from Van Halen's show last night in Dallas, Texas. From VHND reader, Billy Beavers. Let’s start with the opening act. Kool & The Gang started off kind of slowly to a half packed American Airlines Center. The musicianship was top notch from the get-go, but the energy from the crowd wasn’t quite there for a few songs. They know how to work up a … [Read more...]
Midnight Phil’s Van Halen Tacoma Concert Review (Video)
Phil, his brother, and a friend caught the Van Halen tour in Tacoma. In the parking lot right after the show, Phil turned on the video camera and they decide to film their review right there on the spot, so that they could best capture their initial thoughts immediately after the concert. Unlike Midnight Phil's other videos (Van Halen Retospective & 'A Different Kind Of … [Read more...]
Adam Sandler Is Hot For Teacher in New Movie “That’s My Boy”
We've always known Adam Sandler was a huge Van Halen fan from all his references to the band throughout his TV and movie career, but his new movie, "That's My Boy", takes the cake! Three classic Van Halen songs are featured in the movie: "And The Cradle Will Rock..." "Dance The Night Away" (twice!) and "Ice Cream Man". The movie starts off in 1984, when Adam's character … [Read more...]