Leslie Feffer at Examiner.com has been rounding up Van Halen news from all over the web and we're combining her latest three updates into one update below. Most of these news stories have already been featured on VHND, but it's nice to have all these news tidbits right here, in one article. New Van Halen Studio Recordings? Should Van Halen fans dare to hope that another … [Read more...]
“Thanks for a great tour!” (New Video from David Lee Roth)
David Lee Roth just uploaded a new video which thanks us for another great tour. Likewise, we'd like to give Van Halen a very heartfelt thank you for a truly mind-blowing album and, as Dave said, another great tour in 2012-2013!! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocks California (Photos, Videos, Setlist)
Van Halen played the California Mid-State Fair last night in Paso Robles, CA. Below are a few of the best YouTube videos that have surfaced (including part of soundcheck!), along with some photos from junebug5150 on Photobucket). During Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love, David Lee Roth told the audience, "This is our last show for awhile here in the United States." He also gave a … [Read more...]
Backstage Photos from Van Halen’s First US Show of 2013
Below are 4 photos from backstage at Saturday's Van Halen concert in Oshkosh, WI. David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen pose with Stephen Pearcy from Ratt. Related: Van Halen at Rock USA (Review, Photos, Setlist) … [Read more...]
Van Halen at Rock USA (Review, Photos, Setlist)
Van Halen headlined ROCK USA last night in front of 41,000 rock fans in Wisconsin. Here's a review and photos from the show! Rock USA: Van Halen Review Oshkosh didn’t seem to miss the Red Rocker on Saturday night as a David Lee Roth-led Van Halen hit the stage at Rock USA. Van Halen served as the capstone of the four-day rock fest at Ford Festival Park, … [Read more...]
‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Sets Fans Free
Here's a review of A Different Kind Of Truth that we've never featured. Well worth reading. From: The Editing Room Floor By Doug Fox Back in the late 1970s and early 80s when Eddie Van Halen was constantly rewriting prevailing wisdom on what people presumed possible to achieve on electric guitar, he used to describe his playing approach as falling down the stairs and … [Read more...]
Van Halen: Behind-the-Scenes in Osaka
Van Halen completed their Japan tour with two shows at the City Central Gymnasium in Osaka on June 24th and 26th, 2013. Thanks to Alex's son, Malcolm, we have some great backstage photos. Set List for both nights: 1. Unchained 2. Runnin' With The Devil 3. She’s The Woman 4. I'm The One 5. Tattoo 6. Everybody Wants Some!! 7. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 8. China … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocks the Tokyo Dome! (Videos, Photos, Setlist)
Today, Van Halen played the Tokyo Dome, the second stop on their 2013 Japan Tour. Van Halen rocked the house of 50,000 fans and put on a superb show. The setlist was the same as Tuesday's show in Nagoya, but they swapped out "Jamie's Cryin'" for another song from Van Halen, "I'm The One", which hasn't been played since the 2007-08 Reunion Tour. Setlist: 1. … [Read more...]
Van Halen Kicks Off Japan Tour in Nagoya! (Videos, Photos & Setlist)
Updated with the two pre-show Eddie photos below: Today (June 18th) Van Halen kicked off their Japan 2013 tour at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan! (Showtime was 7PM in Japan, which was 3AM Pacific time) This morning, Wolf tweeted, "Show day in Nagoya", followed by "We're almost ready for ya, Nagoya. Just gotta tune up real quick... " with … [Read more...]
Van Halen = Hot Lava?! David Lee Roth Explains
Lead singer of Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Jay Mohr sit down with Opie & Anthony today (June 5th) and reminisce about David's childhood and playing the game 'hot lava'. David discusses the competitive and risky nature of the game and how it has developed into his band's current life; Van Halen trying to expand their parameters and pushing the edge during their … [Read more...]
VIDEO: David Lee Roth’s Mysterious New Movie, “Tokyo Story”
Some fans call David Lee Roth "The Most Interesting Man In The World." And now that he wrote and starred in an exotic short new film, he just became even more interesting. A short Tarantino-esque video hit YouTube Wednesday, starring the Van Halen frontman. Roth's video channel uploaded it with the title "DLRmovietrailer." Roth gives us no information on the background of … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Eddie Van Halen & LL Cool J interviewed on Piers Morgan Live
Watch the complete segment of Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J interviewed on Piers Morgan Live. May 3rd, 2013. … [Read more...]