"Greetings from Yokohama; Horiyoshi III and me doin' The Breakfast Show." Dave sends us a very cool little video direct from Horiyoshi III's studio in Yokohama, Japan, where he is getting a new Tattoo from the master, who specializing in Japanese traditional full-body tattoos. Check out Dave's extensive new ink, which he mentions in the song, embedded above. Dave plays … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Van Halens Backstage at Black Sabbath Concert Last Night
Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang Van Halen with Tony Iommi backstage at the Black Sabbath concert last night at the Hollywood Bowl! "Had an amazing time last night at the Sabbath show." —Wolfgang “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 every … [Read more...]
Naturally 7 and David Lee Roth Gettin’ “Happy” Backstage in Tokyo (Video)
David Lee Roth attended Naturally 7's performance which took place Sunday night in Tokyo. He visited them backstage, and it looks like they have some fun! Watch them sing "Happy" in the video above. Below is Naturally 7's performance on the Arsenio Hall Show from April 4th, 2014. They blew everyone away with their powerful, a cappella performance of “Keep the Customer … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Sponsors Jennifer Hope’s New EP, ‘X-Tremities’ (New Photos of Eddie)
Jennifer Hope, Eddie Van Halen and Janie Liszewski Van Halen at the X-Tremities release party Saturday, April 12, 2014 at The Federal in North Hollywood, CA. Eddie Van Halen is sponsoring the new 3 track EP from indie alternative recording artist Jennifer Hope. Her new EP X-Tremities was released April 8th on all major digital retailers including iTunes and Amazon for … [Read more...]
Van Halen Working on Mysterious “Project”
David Lee Roth mentions in the new episode of The Roth Show that his band is "Working on a great Van Halen project" but also that he "Can't announce anything, or I'd have to come find you and swear you to secrecy." You can watch the episode embedded below. (Though no clues are to be found in the episode). This makes the second time that Roth mentions Van Halen working on a … [Read more...]
Video: Bruce Springsteen Covers Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ at Dallas Show (with Tom Morello)
Update 4/7/14: Here's a full version of the song, above. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band began their six week U.S. tour tonight (April 6th), opening with Van Halen's #1 hit, "Jump." It was the first time that song has ever been played by the E Street Band. The video is embedded above, but unfortunately cuts before Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello's … [Read more...]
VHND’a All Access Photo: Eddie Last Night At The L.A. Kings Game
Eddie Van Halen last night at the L.A. kings game. He went with Wolf and Eric Friedman of Tremonti. “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 every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
Video: David Lee Roth & Mike Love Perform “California Girls”
Music legends David Lee Roth and Mike Love performed together at The Society of Singers' 21st ELLA Awards last night (Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014) in Beverly Hills, Calif. The event honored Mike Love, lead singer and co-founder of The Beach Boys, producer Nigel Lythgoe, and backup singers The Waters Family. "Look at all these smiling faces here tonight!" declared Diamond Dave … [Read more...]
New Van Halen Music in the Works!
Blabbermouth has a new article about Van Halen supposedly working on a new album. Here is their article, along with our thoughts, afterwords: VAN HALEN Is Putting Together A New Album, Says MARK TREMONTI February 12, 2014 It's been pretty quiet on the VAN HALEN front lately but we've now found out why – they're working on a new album. ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark … [Read more...]
In Defense of Van Halen (By a Guy Who Just Drove 4 Hours to see Them)
From MerchantsOfRock.com: Written by Kevin Cenedella There’s been a movement within people who are roughly my age to dismiss Van Halen’s music entirely. I drove four hours to see them with David Lee Roth in Greensboro North Carolina last spring, and my reaction to their reformation and tour was nothing short of “This is going to be awesome!” Much to my surprise, this … [Read more...]