David Lee Roth has just dropped his latest single and this is one guitarist John 5 has been hoping we'd hear for quite some time. It's Dave's tribute to Van Halen titled "Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway". The song is embedded below for your listening pleasure. Back in August of 2021 John 5 talked about the song to Alabama's AL.com: Speaking of rock legends, … [Read more...]
LISTEN: ‘Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen’ Authors Exclusive Interview
The VHND's Eric Senich talked with Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill for an exclusive, in-depth discussion of Eddie Van Halen's legendary career! Throughout the interview Tolinski and Gill give their insight and opinions on a wide range of EVH topics including: Eddie's childhood days overcoming his shynessHis relationship … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Wishes You A Merry Christmas
Eddie Van Halen wishes you a Merry Christmas. He posted this on social media today: #happyholidays #christmaseve #merrychristmas Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. Love, Ed, Janie - and Kody too! pic.twitter.com/FTK1i8ItWO— Janie Van Halen (@JanieVanHalen) December 25, 2017 Also, we at the VHND wish all Van Halen fans a happy & healthy Christmas … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Former Home in Beverly Hills is Hot For a Sale
FromLATimes.com: You might as well jump at the chance to grab this Cape Cod-inspired home in Beverly Hills. Listed for sale at $2.999 million, the single-story spot was once owned by rock icon Eddie Van Halen. Set on nearly half an acre in a gated community, the renovated home has three bedrooms and four bathrooms across 2,917 square feet of living space. An expansive … [Read more...]
Comedian George Lopez Talks Eddie Van Halen & More
Embed from Getty Images We've got two new videos from EVH Gear TV: Video #1: Lopez Talks Eddie Van Halen! Comedy Legend George Lopez spoke with Eric at EVH Gear TV this week. The casual conversation has Eric and George shoot the breeze about comedy, golf, food and of course that friend of his that's known to play some pretty mean guitar! The Eddie Van Halen talk starts … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Sneak Peek!
A sneak peek to start your week ?? pic.twitter.com/QnIsV58hQ4 — Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) December 11, 2017 Wolfgang has been recording his solo album. The video above is a 17-second sneak peek that he posted on social media. What do you think? Sounds like his solo project is really coming along. Earlier this year, VHND received confirmation that the talented … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ Used in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ Trailer
Van Halen's number one smash hit "Jump" is used in the new trailer for Steven Spielberg's new film, film based on Ernest Clines book 'Ready Player One'. Watch the full trailer, above. The official synopsis is as follows: The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Spanish Fly” Covered on Bass
Eddie Van Halen's masterful "Spanish Fly" instrumental, from Van Halen II, has inspired countless cover versions on guitar. Then one day, Derek Sherinian covered it on Piano, which was absolutely beautiful. And now, New York bassist Brad Russell tells the Van Halen News Desk that Derek's piano cover inspired him to "try" and play it on the bass. He tells VHND, "As a … [Read more...]
Free Shipping at Van Halen Store
The upcoming 40th anniversary of Van Halen's game-changing 1978 debut album is fast approaching. To celebrate, for a limited time, Van Halen Store is giving FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. orders over $78! Have you seen all the killer new items at Van Halen Store? There's the new EVH Board Shorts, new shirts, new thermals, a new hat, and new accessories and novelties, such as … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: Tone For The Holidays
Watch a short video of Eddie Van Halen jamming on his new 5150 guitar, above, courtesy of Musician's Friend! For EVH guitars and amps, head to Musician's Friend. For EVH guitar accessories or apparel, head to Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
Stolen Edward Van Halen Guitar Returned
A signed custom-built Edward Van Halen guitar was stolen from the Hard Rock Café in downtown San Antonio, Texas late last week. That’s right, someone simply walked into the side door of the restaurant, grabbed the guitar off the wall and walked right out the door. The local police said the incident occurred either late on the night of Thursday the 16th or in the early the early … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen on Malcolm Young
Malcolm Young, guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, died today at the age of 64. Young had been suffering with dementia for the past three years. Eddie Van Halen posted the following on his Facebook today: "It is a sad day in rock and roll. Malcolm Young was my friend and the heart and soul of AC/DC. I had some of the best times of my life with him on our 1984 European tour. … [Read more...]