Speaking to "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk, Bass legend Billy Sheehan opens up about the 'Eat 'Em And Smile' Band near-performance at Lucky Strike Live. Blabbermouth reports: "I had my bass out and was ready to go. And the fire marshal showed up and said, 'We're shutting it down.' And there was a line… Already the place was overcrowded. It holds about five hundred … [Read more...]
Van Halen Hollywood Bowl Poster Available in Limited Quantities
The Van Halen Store now has a limited number of the much sought after Hollywood Bowl show prints! Here's the details from the VH Store: This Limited Edition Fine Art Print that is absolutely STUNNING, and suitable for framing! We are ecstatic to be able to offer something we never expected. The band officially licensed this poster for their two-night stand at the world famous … [Read more...]
FULL VIDEO of ‘Van Halen Rising’ Launch Party with Ted Templeman Q&A
Recently we featured exclusive video highlights from the Van Halen Rising launch party, which took place Oct. 9th at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena. Today we're debuting the complete 45-minutes video of the Q&A with Ted Templeman. Ted answers lots of great questions from fans! Watch the complete video coverage from the event below. All photos by Kevin … [Read more...]
Jingle Bells in the style of Van Halen (Video)
December People is a side project where some famous musicians rock up Christmas songs in a classic rock vein and puts on classic rock Christmas shows every December. Watch their Van Halen-ized "Jingle Bells" video below. Note that two members of December People were in Sammy Hagar's solo band. Gary Pihl (now the guitar player in Boston) and David Lauser. Gary Pihl talks … [Read more...]
Announcing the New & Improved Van Halen Store!
We're thrilled to announce the All-New Van Halen Store! Our latest features include: - Mobile friendly — An all new design that works on mobile devices better than ever! - Quick View — see closeups and buy items right from the category page. - Order History — See all previous orders, reprint receipts and see statuses. (Note: Feature only tracks orders beginning December 5, … [Read more...]
No More Van Halen Instrumentals
You may be wondering where today's Van Halen instrumental is. We’re sorry to say that we've got some bad news. The band’s record company removed them from YouTube, and they will not let us post any more of them. So that’s the end of it. We admit we are surprised, because evidently they don't have a problem with any of the other Van Halen content that’s on YouTube. A YouTube … [Read more...]
EVH 5150 Overdrive Demo #2 by Pete Thorn
Pete Thorn fully demonstrates all the features of the 5150 Overdrive, from EVH and MXR, in this new, longer demo. You can also watch Pete's 1st 5150 Overdrive demo here. The amp used in this video is the clean channel of the Suhr PT100. For more information, watch Pete's demo above, and visit the Overdrive's page at Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
The Inside Story of the Eat ‘Em & Smile Band (Near) Reunion
Interesting details emerge on how it all went down on November 25 — the night Hollywood came super close to seen a full reunion of the 'Eat ‘Em and Smile Band.' Adam Mandel from Ultimate Jam Night posted this great account from that night on Facebook: TheUltimate Jam Night Morning After Report, Version 44 (The Shut Down Edition) If you’ve been to any of the 43 Ultimate Jam … [Read more...]
New ‘Mad Anthony’s Cafe’ Shirts Available
It's been quite a while since Michael Anthony has put out any new Mad Anthony's tees. Well, we can't say that anymore! Grab one or more at Van Halen Store, where they are proud to carry all of Michael's tees, as well as the MAD ANTHONY line of award-winning hot sauces. Mad Anthony's Cafe Rat Rod Shirt L, XL, 2XL $19.95 Mad Anthony's Cafe Athletic Shirt L, XL, … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘On Fire’ Covered by Marzi’s “Heavy As Texas” featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens
Footage of Marzi's "Heavy As Texas" featuring Tim "Ripper" Owens performing Van Halen's "On Fire" can be viewed above. This performance was Saturday (Nov 21st) at the BFE Rock Club in Houston for Marzi Montazeri's Metal Massacre Vol. I. How do you think they did? "On Fire" was the song Van Halen opened with on their very first tour, back in 1978. Learn more about the song … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen Rising’ Launch Party with Ted Templeman Q&A (Video)
Exclusive video from the Q&A with Van Halen producer, Ted Templeman, at the Van Halen Rising launch party can be viewed below. The event took place Oct. 9th at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena. Watch three highlight clips from the Q&A below. "Talk about a surprise guest! Ted Templeman's sitting at the table with me in Pasadena, and guess who walks up? … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Not Enough’ Instrumental For Thanksgiving!
We think this beautiful Van Halen instrumental would be an appropriate song for today. It's a ballad that could easily appeal to everyone in the family as you gather together on Thanksgiving. Enjoy this ballad from Balance without vocals & lyrics for the first time. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We’ll release a new instrumental every Monday and Thursday for the next … [Read more...]