There is a surprise percolating in this new gourmet coffee ad. We wonder if this blend might go well with two burritos and a root beer float... Watch the new commercial by Van Houtte, entitled, "Become A Master With Van Houtte," which began airing this month. Not only is there a great Van Halen reference in the commercial, but we can confirm that it is actually Eddie Van … [Read more...]
Happy 70th Birthday, Sammy Hagar!
"The day before I turn 70 on the beach doing what I love to do." - Sammy Happy 70th Birthday to Sammy Hagar! Sammy's annual birthday bash event going on this week brings a VIP list of big-name rockers together to celebrate his birthday at the former Van Halen frontman’s legendary Cabo San Lucas cantina. Classic rock and plenty of Cabo Wabo’s signature tequila highlight this … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Signs With New Talent Agency
David Lee Roth has just inked a new deal with the talent agency ICM Partners according to The Hollywood Reporter. ICM Partners seems to be the perfect fit for Diamond Dave as it is described as a full-service agency representing clients in the fields of motion pictures, television, music, publishing, live performance, branded entertainment and new media. As Van Halen fans … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Van Halen Tribute at University of Oklahoma
Updated with video above. Model citizens and The University of Oklahoma fans had an onramp coming through their stadium Saturday as the school's marching band performed Van Halen's "Panama" during the halftime show, complete with VH logo! Video of the VH tribute hasn't surfaced yet, but it probably will sometime soon. We'll feature it here when it becomes available. As … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: Van Halen Reunion ‘Not On My Bucket List’
Despite pining for a Van Halen reunion in numerous interviews over the years, it appears Sammy Hagar is now less hopeful for one. Hagar's quote from a new interview with Newsday: “The Van Halen thing I think is a dead horse. Honestly, I’m so busy and occupied with everything else in my life that it’s not on my front burner where every day I’m checking my email. It’s not … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Performs at Summer Spectacular Under the Stars (Full Video)
David Lee Roth performed at the Summer Spectacular Under the Stars last weekend in Beverly Hills. The annual, invite only event benefits The Brent Shapiro Foundation. Hosts were Mario Lopez, David Lee Roth, Cleto and the Cletones, Demi Lovato, Robert Shapiro, Cassie Scerbo, and Courtney Mazza. The headliner was David Lee Roth, who led the band (complete with brass section … [Read more...]
Watch Wolfgang Van Halen Play ‘Eruption’!
You may be cool, but you're not "playing 'Eruption' on the original Frankenstein in honor of its 40th anniversary" cool. Wolfgang Van Halen just posted a short, seemingly casual video of him playing his father's classic guitar instrumental, "Eruption." His social media post reads, "In honor of Eruption being recorded 40 years ago today, here's me playing it on the guitar … [Read more...]
The Vault Cracks Open: Gene Simmons To Release 1977 ‘Love Gun’ Demos Featuring The Van Halen Brothers
We've got an exclusive from Van Halen biographer Greg Renoff for VHND today ... some pretty exciting news! Here it is: The list of “Holy Grail” archival rarities that Van Halen fans dream of is a long one. Frequently wished-for items include early studio demos, film footage drawn from Van Halen’s 1981 performances in Oakland, and concert recordings from the band’s golden age. … [Read more...]
10-Second Sneak Peek of Wolfgang Van Halen’s Music
Update 8/28/17: Wolf tweeted it today. Embedded above. Listen to a 10-second sneak peek of Wolfgang Van Halen's solo project in the video above. The snippet was posted by Wolfgang himself this week as an Instagram Story. All Instagram Stories are automatically deleted by Instagram 24 hours after they're posted, but – wouldn't you know it – someone grabbed the audio and … [Read more...]
Wolfgang: ‘Shouldn’t Be Too Much Longer’ Until Solo Album Finished
Wolfgang posted the following message today on social media, along with the above photo: "Progress. Shouldn't be too much longer until everything I've been working on is done." Sounds like his solo project is coming along. Earlier this year, VHND received confirmation that the talented 26-year-old, who's been playing bass in Van Halen since 2006, is doing it all (bass, … [Read more...]
Review – Mad Anthony’s Hot Sauces, BBQ Sauces, and Fiery Hot Mustard
We've got news for Michael Anthony fans and hot sauce connoisseurs out there — we've got a new, in depth review of all five flavors of Mad Anthony sauces! Last summer, Michael switched to a newer and larger manufacturer and distributor for his entire line of award-winning MAD ANTHONY'S SAUCES. This has brought a couple benefits: - For those of you who wanted more heat, … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Talks Hypothetical Van Halen Reunion in Maxim Interview
In a new interview with Maxim, Sammy Hagar says he wants to get Van Halen back together--with both him AND David Lee Roth on the same stage. Here's the Van Halen content for the interview: There’s been talk of a Van Halen reunion tour with both you and David Lee Roth. Have you been approached and would you do it? First of all, I have not been approached. Secondly, it … [Read more...]