The deluxe edition of the self-titled debut Mammoth WVH album is out today and one of the three unreleased tracks "Goodbye" has just been delivered to fans via lyric video! The deluxe edition of the album originally released 6/11/21 features the bonus track from the Japanese version of the album - "Talk & Walk" - along with the unreleased tracks "As Long as You're Not … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar On The ‘Twister’ Era Van Halen Song We’ve Yet To Hear: ‘It’s In The Archives, They’ll Find It’
Sammy Hagar says the unreleased 1996 Van Halen track "Between Us Two" isn't hard to find and when it does finally see the light of day, it'll be worth the wait. During a recent appearance on the Kyle Meredith with...podcast, Hagar was asked about the ballad recorded for the soundtrack to Twister and whether he thinks the song will eventually be released. "Everyone keeps … [Read more...]
Sammy Still Trying To Make Peace With Alex: ‘I Don’t Think I’m Going To Unless He Reaches Back Out To Me’
Sammy Hagar says he's tried contacting Alex Van Halen several times in an effort to reconnect, but to no avail. During his appearance on the Sirius/XM "Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk" show today (11/2), Hagar was asked if there has been any progress made on a possible Eddie Van Halen tribute. He said he's heard nothing new about it. In fact, he's heard nothing at all from … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Track-By-Track: ‘Crazy Times’ [VIDEO]
Sammy Hagar has released the latest in his track-by-track video breakdown of the new Sammy & The Circle album Crazy Times. This time Sammy, Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson and Jason Bonham give us the inside story behind the title track. Here's what Sammy posted to his YouTube channel along with the video which you can watch above: This is some very inside, informative … [Read more...]
Eddie’s Frankentstrat Is ALIIIVE For Halloween Weekend! [VIDEO]
Ditch the orange and black, it's all red, black and white on this Halloween weekend! YouTuber Marty5150 posted a few videos to his channel this weekend. In the first, he gives us an up-close look and listen to his very own EVH Frankenstein guitar. He followed with a second video showing guitarists some of the tricks and treats Eddie Van Halen pulled out of his bag. EVH … [Read more...]
Fans Launch ‘The Bogus Otis Show: 9 Degrees of Sammy Hagar’ Podcast
Just in time for Sammy Hagar’s 75th Birthday comes a podcast dedicated to covering all aspects within nine degrees of the Red Rocker! The Bogus Otis Show is co-hosted, or should we say, “Bo-Hosted”, by long-time Sammy and Van Halen fans, Darin Bristow & Brent Kinnaird. It launched on Rocktober 13th - Sammy’s 75th Birthday. The "nine degrees of" in the … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & The Circle – ‘Father Time’ (Official Video)
At 75 years old, Sammy Hagar has certainly lived out his dream....but it ain't over yet. The official video for Sammy Hagar & The Circle's "Father Time" has been released via Sammy's YouTube channel. The song features some stunning backing vocals from Michael Anthony, just as Sammy promised we'd hear on his latest album with The Circle - Crazy Times. Along with hearing … [Read more...]
Craig Parker Adams: Beyond The Notes
This article is a public service announcement to all Van Halen fans who frequent the VHND... Craig Parker Adams is a guitarist we've featured on the Van Halen News Desk multiple times, who's written guitar instrumentals very much influenced and inspired by Eddie Van Halen. We love his music. And a lot of VH fans have loved what they've heard from him so far, but Craig has … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Studio/Live Track #4: ‘You Really Got Me’
David Lee is comin' to getcha once again, this time with "Roth Lives! Studio Live" release number four - "You Really Got Me"! From Dave's YouTube Channel: Recorded May 2022Henson StudiosLos Angeles, CA Al Estrada: GuitarRyan Wheeler: BassFrancis Valentino: Drums Recorded by Tom Syrowski … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday To ‘The Red Rocker’ Sammy Hagar! [VIDEO]
Happy Birthday, Sammy Hagar! Sammy has been celebrating his 75th birthday at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico this week. He played shows Sunday (10/9) and Tuesday (10/11) night and is about to hit the stage for show number three tonight. Check out a recap of night one above with some more videos from both nights below! "There's Only One Way To Rock" … [Read more...]
The Latest From The Mojo Dojo YouTube Channel Celebrates The Birthday Of ‘The GOAT’ David Lee Roth! [VIDEO]
Live in front of your naked steaming eyes comes a brand-new video straight from the Mojo Dojo David Lee Roth Tribute channel! Artist Ramses Rios recaptured the classic opening scene from Dave's 1986 video for "Yankee Rose" along with some recent audio of Diamond Dave being, well...."DIAMOND DAVE"! From Ramses: “Gimme a bottle of anything, and a glazed donut, TO GO!” A … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Diamond David Lee Roth!
David Lee Roth's two-page spread inside the Fair Warning tour book. A real rock 'n' roll superhero! Happy Birthday, Diamond Dave! Born to Nathan and Sybil Roth on born October 10, 1954 in Bloomington, IN. Just a little over twenty years later, David Lee Roth would begin his reign as one of the world's most well-known rock frontmen and one of the best … [Read more...]