"40 years ago today, four guys set out to rock the world!! I want to thank all of you for rocking and supporting us all these years!" — Micheal Anthony, on his Facebook and Instagram today Also, here's a new interview with Michael on the early days of Van Halen: Van Halen exploded onto the scene with their self-titled debut in 1978, which turns 40 today! Jesse … [Read more...]
Is Van Halen’s First Album Their Best?
The good folks at Ultimate Classic Rock have put together an excellent roundtable discussion on Van Halen's debut album. We'll put the beginning of their article right here, so you can get started, and then be sure to read the rest at UCR! —VHND From Ultimate Classic Rock: To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's debut, we asked our writers to tackle five burning … [Read more...]
Van Halen 40th Anniversary: ‘In The Studio’ Interviews
One of the greatest debut albums in rock history turns forty and Redbeard at InTheStudio interviewed the original band members Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony to recall those halcyon days marauding like Vandal hordes from Pasadena to Hollywood's Sunset Strip forty years ago, resulting in Van Halen containing "Runnin' With the Devil","Ain't … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Sues To Stop Videographer From Selling Unauthorized Footage
From TMZ.com: Eddie Van Halen ain't talkin' 'bout love, but he is talkin' 'bout a videographer who's allegedly trying to make a quick buck by selling old band footage ... according to a new suit. The Van Halen guitarist claims he invited videographer, Andrew Bennett, to film music rehearsals with his son, Wolfgang, and his bro, Alex Van Halen, back around 2006 with the … [Read more...]
New EVH Gear Unveiled at NAMM 2018
Tone Talk's Marc Huzansky gives us an exclusive tour of the EVH Gear booth at Winter NAMM 2018 along with EVH Gear product manager Matt Brown. EVH Gear us unveiling new products at Winter NAMM 2018 in Anaheim California: Eddie Van Halen's guitar and amp-making elves have been busy in the workshop and have unveiled an update to the 5150 III 6L6 amp line, the Wolfgang … [Read more...]
40th Anniversary ‘Eruption’ Cover By Mike Himmel
The video above is without a doubt one of the best "Eruption" covers we've ever heard! Guitarist Mike Mike Himmel tells the VHND, “I’m a lifelong Van Halen fan. Eddie has continued to be a constant source of inspiration after all these years. I’ve always wanted to uncover the mystery wrapped in a riddle with his style and tone. "The 40th Anniversary of Van Halen's 1978 … [Read more...]
Is Eddie Van Halen the Greatest Rock Guitarist Since Hendrix?
From Guitar Connoisseur Magazine: The history rock music will forever be highlighted by a select few who managed to achieve far greater heights than their contemporaries. Jimi Hendrix is one, with the sheer brilliance and expertise par excellence, had no boundaries or restrictions to limit his potential and the magic he was capable of with the guitar With no rules to … [Read more...]
Watch The Blue Angel’s Video for ‘Dreams’ By Van Halen
One of the most popular videos that Van Halen ever had on MTV was a video made by the Blue Angels, using "Dreams" as the accompanying music. The band initially decided against making videos for MTV to promote the 5150 album because they wanted the fans' first visual experience with Sammy Hagar to come from a live performance. So a few months after 5150 came out, the band … [Read more...]
Van Halen Documentary In The Works
Happy New Year, Van Halen fans! As we start 2018, Van Halen continues their regularly scheduled hiatus between tours... But there is this piece of news — there is a new Van Halen documentary in the works. It's being produced by a British company. They have already interviewed Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar, and they've contacted Eddie Trunk about an interview, and possibly … [Read more...]
Video: Ludwig Alex Van Halen Signature Supraphonic Snare Drum
In the video above, Alex's tech, John Douglas, shows off the Ludwig Alex Van Halen Signature Supraphonic Snare Drum — a replica of Alex's 2015 6.5x14 Supraphonic. Watch as John gives us a look at how Ludwig's first ever artist signature Supraphonic came to be. Also, note that you can hear a little bit of Alex's drum solo from the 2015 tour in the video. Find more info on the … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Wishes You A Merry Christmas
Eddie Van Halen wishes you a Merry Christmas. He posted this on social media today: #happyholidays #christmaseve #merrychristmas Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. Love, Ed, Janie - and Kody too! pic.twitter.com/FTK1i8ItWO— Janie Van Halen (@JanieVanHalen) December 25, 2017 Also, we at the VHND wish all Van Halen fans a happy & healthy Christmas … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Former Home in Beverly Hills is Hot For a Sale
FromLATimes.com: You might as well jump at the chance to grab this Cape Cod-inspired home in Beverly Hills. Listed for sale at $2.999 million, the single-story spot was once owned by rock icon Eddie Van Halen. Set on nearly half an acre in a gated community, the renovated home has three bedrooms and four bathrooms across 2,917 square feet of living space. An expansive … [Read more...]