Last week, LL Cool J boasted, "The Eddie Van Halen solo on 'We’re The Greatest' is a masterpiece!!! My favorite part of the song." Now, LL Cool J has more to say. From WZLX: A few weeks back, hip-hop legend LL Cool J unexpectedly posted a photo to his Facebook page that showed him sitting in the control room of a studio… next to Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen hasn’t guested … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rehearsals Have Begun: David Lee Roth Huffington Post Interview 3/26/13
David Lee Roth gave a very entertaining interview today (3/26/13) with Huff Post Live. He definitely lives his life like there's no tomorrow... he's been very busy indeed! Dave takes questions from fans about Van Halen and just about everything else. "I was rehearsing with the band last night… 'The Might Van Halen'! Up out of the ashes! Or, at least out of the pajamas and … [Read more...]
New Interview with the Van Halen Brothers (Audio)
Today (March 25th) there's a NEW interview with Eddie and Alex Van Halen! The VH brothers did a phone interview with Australia's TripleM.com. Sounds like they're in great spirits and they can't wait to make it to Australia! Van Halen's Bad Habits Eddie spills beans on biggest myths surrounding the 70s rock legends Van Halen will be here for the Stone Music Festival … [Read more...]
Audio Sample of LL Cool J song featuring Eddie Van Halen
A 90-second audio preview of "We're The Greatest" can be streamed above. This is one of two songs from LL Cool J's upcoming album, Authentic, which feature Eddie Van Halen. The album is due April 30th. That is unmistakably Eddie Van Halen on some VERY cool guitar on this! Makes us want to hear the whole song... Note that LL Cool J makes a couple Van Halen references: “I … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Wolfie’s Birthday Party
This week's All Access Photo comes from Wolfgang's 22nd birthday party last night. The picture, featuring Eddie and Wolf, was posted on Instagram by Tremonti's Eric Friedman. Below are a few more photos from Wolfie's special day. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a new weekly feature at VHND.com . Every weekend we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or … [Read more...]
Van Halen Australia Concert Promo Videos & Posters
Van Halen will headline Australia’s Stone Music Festival at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium April 20th (Billy Joel is headling the second night, on April 21st). This huge festival gig will be "Van Halen's only show" down under. This will be the first time Van Halen performed there since 1998, and the first time ever with David Lee Roth. Below are videos and posters that promote the … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth on Opie & Anthony: Complete Interview & Highlights
Opie & Anthony talk with David Lee Roth yesterday proved to be quite a treat for Van Halen fans. Watch a 5-minute clip above, and/or listen to the full 2-hour interview below. Additionally, here's a transcription of some of the highlights, courtasy of EddieTrunk.com: Roth discussing how the members of Van Halen are getting along and is there any conflict?: “There is … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast
On the latest episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, host Joe Rogan and Brian Redban are joined by Diamond David Lee Roth. They talk about several things, from nutrition, to smoking, to Dave's famous jump-kicks, songwriting, and the Van Halen reunion. You can watch the 2 hour, 40 minute podcast below. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth talks about the early days of Van Halen today on the Adam Carolla Show
It's an hour and a half of Diamond Dave and the Aceman! Listen to or download the podcast at AdamCarolla.com. Show Summary: Adam opens the show with David Lee Roth in studio. They talk about the beginnings of Van Halen, and why station programmers don’t know anything about good music. Adam also asks David about his childhood and talks to him about the infamous brown … [Read more...]
Scars and Stars: New David Lee Roth Interviews
From The Daily Telegraph: By Kathy McCabe interviews David Lee Roth Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth likes to talk. Kathy McCabe goes along for the wild ride. KM: You are finally playing in Australia after coming close a couple of times in recent years. DLR: You're going to have to ask the rhythm section about that one. Kathy, I myself am a traveller. And let me … [Read more...]
Van Halen #4 on Billboard’s 2013 Top 40 Money Makers List
Van Halen was listed as the fourth-highest-paid musical act in 2012 by trade publication Billboard for their phenomenal concert ticket, album, and merchandise sales. Its tour may have ended sooner than expected, with 32 of its shows ultimately canceled due to "exhaustion," but Van Halen nevertheless kicked a little tail on the road in 2012. Van Halen toured in support of A … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen on Joining Tremonti, His Bass Influences & Why He Got Kicked Out of 5th Grade Choir
From Noisecreep: By Carlos Ramirez. Photo by Ashley malle. "I've always been a huge Alter Bridge fan and on the 2007 Van Halen tour we happened to be in the same city, so I went to go see them play and we met for the first time. We got along really well and kept in touch after that. I'm honored to be in his band now. Mark [Tremonti] is still one of my guitar … [Read more...]