Right now it’s time to celebrate the anniversary of Van Halen’s number one album released on June 18th, 1991: “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge”. Right now it’s time to spread some Van Halen knowledge. Van Halen News Desk contributing writer Eric Senich has released a episode of his podcast DISCovery devoted entirely to Van Halen’s “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge” album. In … [Read more...]
The Story Behind Edward Van Halen’s Most Personal Song: ‘316’
Edward Van Halen's 1978 groundbreaking instrumental "Eruption" symbolized the birth of a whole new generation of guitar rock, but there would be another instrumental to come years later, that, for Edward, would symbolize a far more important birth. On March 16th, 1991 Edward Van Halen and his then wife Valerie Bertinelli welcomed their son Wolfgang into the world. It was for … [Read more...]
‘For Unlawful Carnal Mashup’ by Liquid Charlie
Kick off your weekend with a KILLER new Van Halen mashup! Here's a new, unique Van Halen medley from guitarist Charlie Stinchcombe (aka “Liquid Charlie”) that cleverly combines explosive riffs from Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge album. "My new guitar inspired me to make this mashup of Van Halen's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" album!" - Charlie As usual, … [Read more...]
From Holland With Love: Meeting Van Halen in 1992
This is a very unique story about two Van Halen fans from Holland who flew to the USA to not only go see Van Halen in concert, but to hopefully meet them, as well. Michel Schinkel shares his story with the Van Halen News Desk. At the time, Michel published a fan magazine in Holland, called “5150.” The magazine was written mainly in Dutch, with occasional parts in English, … [Read more...]
Watch Van Halen Cover ZZ Top in Europe, 1993
On this day in 1993, Van Halen kicked off the Right Here Right Now Tour in München, Germany (Munich in English) in support of their live double album Live: Right Here, Right Now and the accompanying video Van Halen: Right Here, Right Now – Live. It was the very first time the band played European dates with Sammy Hagar. We just discovered the above video, and it kicks so … [Read more...]
Video: Van Halen Fan Crashes Stage – Gets Treated Great!
Usually, when a fan crashes the stage of a rock concert, things don't go quite like the fan planned. Well, the stars must have been aligned just right for this fan, who jumped on stage during a Van Halen concert during their 1991-1992 tour, in support of 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge.' … [Read more...]
Dramatic Reading: Van Halen – “Right Now”
Something lighthearted! You'll never hear Van Halen's "Right Now" the same way again... The website Consequence of Sound has a brand new segment; Dramatic Readings. Twice a month, they bring you some of the finest acting ever seen on any stage as master thespians recite some of their favorite lyrics from 80s rock and hair-metal bands. Previously, we have … [Read more...]
Photos: Alex Van Halen Inducted into Hollywood Rockwalk Hall Of Fame
The most individual and under-celebrated drummer in the world, and a man who simply and sincerely enjoyed pounding on things — Alex Van Halen — was inducted into the Hollywood Rockwalk Hall Of Fame on this day in 1991, alongside Ginger Baker, Carmine Appice , John Bonham, Keith Moon, and Buddy Rich. Thats pretty good company! Alex Van Halen places his handprints in cement as … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Marks ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Anniversary with Retrospective Video
On the anniversary of the release of the Van Halen album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, Sammy takes you back to 1990 and 1991 when it was being written, recorded, and released and what was going on in his personal life, how songs like "Right Now" came together, and the goose bumps shared with producer/engineer Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin, Cream, Rolling Stones, etc) during … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Crazy Eddie
Eddie Van Halen getting just a little bit crazy side-stage at Portland Meadows, Oregon, August 18th, 1993, during the Right Here Right Now tour. This never seen pic is courtesy VHND reader, Jon Storms. “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Eddie Skiing
VHND reader Shawn Wiles ran into Eddie Van Halen skiing at the Kirkwood Mountain Resort years ago. It sure would have been awesome seeing Eddie doing all those iconic scissor-kick jumps off every mogul! “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in … [Read more...]
Jerry Cantrell Praises Eddie Van Halen: ‘He’s Unique, Untouchable’
Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell took over the airwaves earlier yesterday (Wednesday, November 12) on the KLOS 95.5 FM radio station in Los Angeles, California as a guest DJ with Melissa Maxx, during which he had nothing but praise for legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Here's the transcription, thanks to Blabbermouth.net: "Eddie Van Halen, for me… As a guitar … [Read more...]