Van Halen legend Michael Anthony just took a trip back in time and brought his fans along for the ride. “Whoa!! Where it all began!” Those are the words Anthony can be heard proclaiming in a video he recently posted on his Instagram. The video is of Anthony’s childhood home on 1323 South Eighth Avenue in Arcadia, California. “Oh my God, this is the house where I grew up … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Talks Conflict Leading to Success in Van Halen
We have an especially good interview with David Lee Roth, released today! David likens his relationship with Edward Van Halen and Alex Van Halen to Nitroglycerin. He’s the Nitro, they’re the glycerin. Put them together and the results are always explosive. Roth was a recent guest on the “WTF with Marc Maron” podcast and took Maron on a roller-coaster-like stream of … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth tries Scottish drink Irn-Bru for first time in hilarious video
From the UK's Daily Record: American Roth, 64, gives his verdict on Irn-Bru saying: "Irn-Bru tastes a little bit like cream soda and a little bit like bubblegum." [Irn-Bru ("iron brew") is a Scottish carbonated soft drink, often described as "Scotland's other national drink" (after whisky)]. He then affects a broad Scottish accent and says: "And there we were Tom and I … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Reveals More About Proposed Van Halen Reunion Tour
According to Michael Anthony, the recent rumors about a reunited Van Halen, featuring all four original members, was actually being talked about behind the scenes. Anthony, who had in recent months revealed he was approached by Van Halen management to possibly rejoin his former band, followed up with even more details while appearing on Tuesday’s Sirius XM radio show “Trunk … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Comments On Van Halen’s Future
David Lee Roth just gave fans hope that the return of Van Halen may be in our future. “There is certainly more music,” Roth told the music interview website Toazted in an Instragram video just posted today (June 14th). Roth’s comment was in response to the question of whether there will be more music and tours coming from Van Halen with David Lee Roth in the … [Read more...]
Watch Chevy Metal’s All Van Halen Set at BeachLife Festival
Chevy Metal’s Taylor Hawkins and his Van Halen cover band at BeachLife Festival Who wouldn't want to throw on a Van Halen t-shirt, some leopard skin pants, jump onstage with their friends, and perform an all-Van Halen set in front of a huge crowd on the beach during a beautiful day? That's exactly what Foo Fighter drummer, Taylor Hawkins got to do over the weekend. His … [Read more...]
Watch The New Roth Show ‘Bad Bunny Pot Sex…’ (Updated)
Updated with Part 2, below. David Lee Roth wants your attention. How do we know? He’s wearin’ a bunny suit. That’s how we know...so pay attention! A brand new episode of The New Roth Show is up. “I only wear the bunny suit when I need to get attention. When somebody’s not paying attention and I’ll tell ya how I got started with it,” said Roth donning a bunny suit and a … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Thanks VHND Fans, Shares Story About Russ
Yesterday we wrote an article about the nice sendoff David Lee Roth gave his dog, Russ. David was touched by the article and the fans' comments, and recorded a message for VHND readers today. You can listen to it in the video embedded above. He also sent us a new photo to share with the fans. Enjoy. … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Russ: David Lee Roth Shares His Beautiful Sendoff For His Best Friend
David Lee Roth’s best friend has passed away. Russell, a twelve-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, was Dave’s unrivaled loyal sidekick, living together, touring together, and seeing the world together. Russ accompanied Dave to every city Van Halen performed at on the last two tours, including even Japan and Australia. Russ was mentioned countless times on The Roth Show, and his … [Read more...]
Coming Soon: ‘6 Degrees of Van Halen’
Van Halen fans, there’s a new project - coming soon - that will rock you to the core. Guitarist Bart Walsh (DLR Band, Atomic Punks) is forming a band appropriately titled "6 degrees of Van Halen” which will perform old school Van Halen - even complete albums - start to finish. Why is he doing this? Bart's short answer is, “It's simply the best fucking music to play live. If … [Read more...]
‘The New Roth Show’ Episodes 3- 5, Now With Video
Three new episodes of The Roth Show have been released recently. Episode 5 includes live video. Enjoy! The New Roth Show, Episode 3: Let's go to Vegas... Dave goes to Vegas The plan Perfect combination the Roth Report (Food news and cannabis reviews) The New Roth Show, Episode 4: The Roth Report: Pot Shop Donut Stop… Vidalia Roscoe Blvd … [Read more...]
Watch The Circle Cover Van Halen Songs on Opening Night
'The Circle' launched their new tour at The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada Friday night and packed the set list with Van Halen classics, including a rarely performed track off of Van Halen’s 1995 album, Balance. Sammy Hagar and his band featuring Michael Anthony (bass), Jason Bonham (drums) and Vic Johnson (guitar) are out on the road promoting their upcoming debut … [Read more...]