Thirty seven years ago this week Van Halen’s "Jump" knocked Culture Club’s "Karma Chameleon" off the top of the charts and started a five week run at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. "Jump" was released a single on December 21st, 1983 and began its ascent atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart beginning on February 25th, 1984. It stayed there until the week of March 24th, … [Read more...]
Fundraiser Started To Save Home Of Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar Tech
A GoFundMe page has been initiated in hopes of preventing former Eddie Van Halen guitar tech Tom Weber from losing his home due to COVID-19. Weber was scheduled to tech for both country star Reba McEntire’s 2020 tour and Poison before COVID-19 struck and left him out of work. "It was going to be one of those years where my family wasn’t going to see me, but it was going … [Read more...]
New EVH Skateboards Now Available
Van Halen Store introduces three new EVH Skateboards! EVH has partnered with Aluminati Skateboards to make some truly unique collector's items for the Eddie Van Halen fan. Proudly made in the USA from recycled aircraft aluminum, they're high quality, durable, and ready to ride right out of the box with installed trucks and wheels. Strikingly attractive, EVH Skateboards … [Read more...]
Watch Wolfgang Van Halen’s Band MAMMOTH WVH perform ‘Distance’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Here it is! The official video of Wolfgang Van Halen's band MAMMOTH WVH performing "Distance" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Watch it above. The long-awaited debut album from Wolfgang Van Halen, Mammoth WVH is coming soon! The self-titled album will be available worldwide on June 11th via EX1 Records/ Explorer1 Music Group. The album will include 13 tracks, plus a bonus song, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Announces ‘Mammoth WVH’ Debut Album Details!
The long-awaited debut album from Wolfgang Van Halen, Mammoth WVH, now has a scheduled release date! The self-titled album will be available worldwide on June 11th via EX1 Records/ Explorer1 Music Group. The album will include 13 tracks, plus a bonus song, "Distance," the first Mammoth WVH release, which saw viral success late last year with a moving video filled with … [Read more...]
Listen to ‘You’re To Blame’ From Wolfgang Van Halen’s Upcoming Mammoth WVH Album
Today Wolfgang Van Halen released his second song from his upcoming album. "You're To Blame" can be heard below. The song is from his upcoming debut album. Mammoth WVH is the name of the album and band. Wolf played most of the song for Howard Stern last November, as they were talking over parts of it, so this is the first time we can properly hear the entire song. It's a … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Debut Album Released On This Day In 1978
43 years ago, Van Halen dropped the Game Changer. Release Date: February 10, 1978 Recorded: September – October 1977 at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood Length: 35:13 Producer: Ted Templeman Succeeded By: Van Halen II Track listing: 1. Runnin' With The Devil 2. Eruption 3. You Really Got Me 4. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love 5. I'm The One 6. Jamie's Cryin' 7. … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH Track Listing, Possible Album Cover Revealed
Wolfgang Van Halen has released the tracklisting, and what could be the album cover (or back cover?) to his upcoming debut album, Mammoth WVH, which is due this spring. The video update was sent out by email to fans who signed up for updates through the official Mammoth WVH website. The email includes the following message from Wolfgang: "Hey Gang, … [Read more...]
Watch the ‘Eddie Van Halen’ Facebook Group’s Tribute Concert to EVH
This past November, shortly after Edward Van Halen's passing, the fan-run Facebook Group named "Eddie Van Halen" put together a live concert tribute to Eddie. This exclusive event turned out to be a tremendously fun tribute to the King from 11 talented musicians. Now’s your chance to watch it from start to finish. The feed was from Crescent Sound Studios in Farmingdale, … [Read more...]
Jawa Plays ‘Eruption’: A Stop Motion Tribute to the Great Edward Van Halen
The recent death of the legendary Eddie Van Halen sent shockwaves through the galaxy, and even our favorite little scavengers on the Star Wars planet of Tattooine were affected by the passing of their favorite guitarist. YouTuber Thomas J. Yagodinski has made his own fun tribute to Eddie Van Halen by using classic stop-motion animation to create Star Wars JAWA playing Eddie … [Read more...]
New Alex Van Halen Book
Nice to see the GREAT Alex Van Halen get recognized! Modern Drummer has put together a special book that is entirely devoted to Alex Van Halen! Modern Drummer Legends: Alex Van Halen is the second installment in the 'Modern Drummer Legends' series, and is the one and only Alex Van Halen drum book! Includes Alex’s 1983, 1993, and 2008 Modern Drummer cover stories. … [Read more...]
‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town’ Video by Nerd Halen
Van Halen tribute band NERD HALEN just released a rockin' cover version of the Christmas classic, "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town!" The nerds shot the video for it 2020-style... separately in front of green screens. Guitarist Caleb directed it with his brother, Benjamin. Watch the video below. Download the song and add it to your holiday playlist! Available on all … [Read more...]