Jas Obrecht has just released another never-heard audio interview with Eddie Van Halen! From Obrecht's YouTube Channel Talking Guitar: Jas Obrecht's Music Magazine: Here is the world debut of one of Eddie Van Halen’s happiest interviews. On the day it took place he was celebrating the recent birth of his son Wolfgang, his relationship with Valerie was going strong, and … [Read more...]
Van Halen In The 90s: What Could Have Been
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...]
Thomas Dolby: Edward Van Halen’s Life Was Like ‘Spinal Tap’
Edward Van Halen saw This Is Spinal Tap. He also lived it. During a recent interview with Jeremy White, Dolby recalled a conversation with Edward when the topic of Spinal Tap came up. At the time, Edward was lending his guitar talents to a few tracks on Dolby's then-upcoming album Astronauts & Heretics - "Eastern Bloc" and "Close But No Cigar". "I went up to his … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Top Of The World’ Live In Dallas 12/4/1991 [Official HD Remastered Video]
Another official HD remastered video from Van Halen's live performance in Dallas, Texas on December 4th, 1991 has been released. This time it's "Top Of The World". The video comes from the upcoming expanded edition of Van Halen's #1 album from 1991, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. The Expanded Edition arrives this summer and includes a newly remastered version of the original … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Poundcake’ Live In Dallas 12/4/1991 [Official HD Remastered Video]
The official HD remastered video of Van Halen's live performance of "Poundcake" in Dallas, Texas on December 4th, 1991 has been released! The video comes from the upcoming expanded edition of Van Halen's #1 album from 1991, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. The Expanded Edition arrives this summer and includes a newly remastered version of the original album, along with … [Read more...]
Van Halen Releasing Expanded Edition of ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’
For the first time ever, Van Halen is releasing an EXPANDED EDITION of one of their albums! With rarities, promo videos and previously unreleased live footage!! Van Halen’s ninth studio album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, debuted at #1 and stayed there for three weeks during the summer of 1991. It was the third consecutive #1 album from singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Wolfgang Van Halen!
Edward Van Halen lit the fire in the group that bears his name. Now his son is blazing his own trail as a solo artist. This is the story of Wolfgang Van Halen. Born March 16th, 1991, named after the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang William Van Halen is the son of Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, and the … [Read more...]
Hagar & Anthony On Top Live Songs From ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’
In the latest video to celebrate the release of The Collection II box set, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony name the biggest live tracks from For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Hagar posted the video (above) along with a few additional comments: "This was the first record We actually took our time to write and record. I think pound for a pound, or song for a song, it might be … [Read more...]