The decade couldn't have gotten to a better start for Van Halen when they returned in 1991. Another number-one album (For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge), more hit singles ("Poundcake", "Top Of The World", "Right Now"), and a lineup with a seemingly unbreakable bond. At least it seemed that way until internal tensions led to Sammy Hagar's departure in 1996. Looking back on the … [Read more...]
Big & Bad: ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony take us back to 1991 for the big and bad sound of Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. It's among the Hagar era Van Halen albums now available in an all-new remastered sound as part of the recently released The Collection II boxed set. Hagar posted the video (above) along with a few additional comments from himself and Anthony: "I … [Read more...]
Steve Stevens Reminisces About Working with Van Halen Members
From his first meeting with Edward Van Halen at 5150 Studios in 1987, through his final 2013 interaction with Eddie and Wolfgang on Tour in Australia, Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens recently shared his career experiences with Edward and Van Halen band members. Stevens, who appeared on Final Resonance TV hosted by the Van Halen News Desk's Jeff Goebel, first met Eddie at … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Announces ‘Best Of All Worlds’ Tour With Joe Satriani
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer SAMMY HAGAR is embarking on the long-awaited “THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS” 2024 tour. Hagar will be joined by rock heavyweights and longtime bandmates MICHAEL ANTHONY (bass, backing vocals), JASON BONHAM (drums) and revealed on Nov 14 on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show that JOE SATRIANI, one of the best guitar players in the world, will complete the … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Recalls The Work Hard, Play Hard Van Halen Years
Sammy Hagar says the success of his tenure with Van Halen was due to an intense work ethic led by the Van Halen brothers Eddie and Alex. But that didn't mean the band didn't find time to play as hard as they worked. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Hagar looked back on all four studio albums he recorded with Van Halen, the last being … [Read more...]
Opera Singer Hears Van Halen’s ‘Right Now’ For First Time
Better late than never to hear Van Halen's "Right Now". For opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, it was worth the wait. Zharoff has a popular YouTube channel The Charismatic Voice, where she gives first-time listens to several songs from the metal, rock, classic rock, and progressive rock genres. She recently featured Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher" . This time, … [Read more...]
Van Halen Remastered Boxed Sets Now Shipping!
Sammy & Mike are enjoying the new Van Halen Boxed Sets. Van Halen Store is finished shipping the Boxed Sets to all the people who pre-ordered, and now they're shipping them to all the NEW orders! So order yours RIGHT NOW! They'll ship it immediately, and you'll be among the first to own them. (The official release date is this Friday, Oct. 6th). And just a heads … [Read more...]
Van Halen Celebrates Sammy Hagar Era With Remastered Box Set! [Updated]
Boxed Set Introduces Four Newly Remastered VH Studio Albums With Sammy Hagar, Plus Rarities Recorded Between 1989 And 2004 5-LP And 5-CD Versions Arriving On October 6 PRE-ORDER NOW direct from VanHalenStore.com Los Angeles - Van Halen will release a new boxed set this fall spotlighting the band’s second incarnation, with singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar On Van Halen Manager Ed Leffler: ‘He Kept The Band Together’ (AUDIO)
Sammy Hagar says late Van Halen manager Ed Leffler was the glue that kept the band together. When Lefller passed away, everything fell to pieces. Leffler managed Van Halen from 1986 to 1993, when he lost his battle with cancer. During an appearance on The Bob Lefsetz podcast, Lefsetz asked Hagar how Leffler's death affected the band. "It totally broke up Van Halen," Hagar … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Says Rest Of Remastered Van Hagar Catalog Soon To Come ‘With Extra Tracks’
Sammy Hagar says the rest of the remastered Hagar-era Van Halen catalog is coming soon, and it'll include some extra surprises. In a video post to Instagram today, Hagar opened up his vinyl copy of the first of the remastered releases - Live: Right Here, Right Now. He responded to comments and questions from fans along the way and announced that there is more to come: "The … [Read more...]
Watch Van Halen ‘Dreams’ At Whisky A Go-Go ’93 Video – ‘Upscaled’ Version
A special version of Van Halen's 1993 Sunset Strip performance of "Dreams" has been released. The video was uploaded to Sammy Hagar's official YouTube channel yesterday (3/28). This special version of Van Halen's "Dreams" has been upscaled to 1920x1440 from its original 640x480 resolution. The original video was filmed in March 1993 at the famed Whisky a Go-Go to … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Looking Forward To Remastered Releases Of Sammy Hagar Era Van Halen
Wolfgang Van Halen says he's looking forward to the upcoming remastered reissues of the often-overlooked Sammy Hagar years of Van Halen. "That era doesn't get enough respect I don't I don't think," said Wolfgang during a recent interview with Oklahoma's KATT FM. "There's a lot of amazing songs and just, obviously, brilliant guitar playing on all of that stuff." Van … [Read more...]