Review by Tom James Fans from across the country and around the world converged on the Mandalay Bay’s House of Blues in Las Vegas this past Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (Jan. 8, 10-11) for David Lee Roth’s first three (3) full solo shows in a decade and a half. Van Halen’s lead singer hadn’t played a concert since the Mighty VH closed out its last North American Tour … [Read more...]
EVH Unveils Striped Series Frankie
Widely regarded as the most recognizable electric guitar ever, Eddie Van Halen’s iconic and revered Frankenstein™ guitar now comes your way with a price tag the everyday musician can afford in the form of the EVH® Striped Series Frankie. Sporting Eddie’s famed red with white-and-black-striped paint job and a worn-in reliced look, the all-new Frankie features a basswood … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s Second Vegas Show Delivers in Spectacular Fashion
David Lee Roth and his new band put on a fantastic show in Vegas last night. Prior to the Vegas residency kick-off, Roth implied he'd be mixing it up every night in Vegas, and proved true to his word with key changes between Wednesday night's and Friday night's shows. Last night's show was significantly different from the first night, including six songs not performed … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Kicks Off 2020 Vegas Residency
Diamond David Lee Roth kicked off his Las Vegas residency and unveiled his new band tonight! Band David Lee Roth - Vocals Al Estrada - Lead Guitar Frankie Lindri - Rhythm Guitar Ryan Wheeler - Bass Mike Musselman - Drums Danny Wagner - Keyboards SetlistYou Really Got MeBig TrainUnchainedJust Like ParadiseAtomic PunkDance the Night AwayMean StreetCalifornia GirlsTobacco … [Read more...]
Roth Is Ready
Roth with Stardust Fallout David Lee Roth's kicks off his Las Vegas residency TONIGHT! We'll feature photos and video tonight & tomorrow. PHOTOS & VIDEO OF ROTH's OPENING NIGHT - CLICK HERE. "I am beyond cloud 9 right now! There are moments in my career that really make me sit back and say damn I am lucky and tonight is one of my TOP 5! I got to do some video … [Read more...]
Unearthed Van Halen! ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’ ALTERNATE Vocal & Solo!
This is amazing! Just leaked less than an hour ago... listen to an ALTERNATE TAKE of Van Halen's absolute classic, "Runnin' with the Devil"! This alternate track was taken from the original 24-track recording session. Hear an alternate Diamond David Lee Roth lead vocal track for this Van Halen classic. Enjoy an extended guitar solo from Eddie Van Halen, as well! Listen … [Read more...]
Daddy and I
Kody Van Halen posted the following on Facebook: Daddy and I make sure we take our vitamins every day to remain healthy and cold free. #vitaminc #zinc #collodialsilver #mommysgotacoldrightnow … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
The Van Halen News Desk wishes Happy Holidays to everyone. Van Halen's & Eddie Van Halen's social media accounts posted these two images and the message below. Happy Holidays!#holidays #holidayseason #merrychristmaseve #merrychristmas #music #rocknroll #rockmusic #love #family #december #happyholidays2019 … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Opening For KISS Throughout 2020
Photos courtesy DLR David Lee Roth is not going to be confined to Las Vegas next year. He's going to hit the ground running as the opening act for KISS next year, when they resume their End of the Road tour. The Van Halen frontman will open up for them at 43 North American shows, with the first leg running between Feb.1 and March 15, and a second going from Aug. 28 … [Read more...]
Ted Templeman Bio Coming from Greg Renoff – Excerpt, Autographed Copies
The authorized autobiography of Grammy-winning Van Halen producer Ted Templeman is coming soon. Here's all the details, including a book excerpt about Van Halen, info about how much Van Halen content is in the book, and how you can get autographed copies... Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music will cover Ted's life & work with: Van Halen, The Doobie Bros., … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth: ‘Van Halen isn’t gonna be coming back in the fashion that you know’
David Lee Roth shined more light on the current state of Van Halen, in an interview today with the Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown podcast from Detroit’s 101 WRIF. The DJ asked, "People want to know... what happened with the Van Halen thing? Were you bummed out you couldn't play with those guys during the summertime, or what?" [Referring to the widespread rumors that Van Halen … [Read more...]
‘I AM Las Vegas’: David Lee Roth Discusses Residency in Exclusive VHND Interview
"I don't walk in the light. But I have an aura like a burning tire. And around it, all dance." David Lee Roth gives the Van Halen News Desk an exclusive interview about his upcoming Las Vegas residency. Interview by Jeff Hausman VHND: It's not every day that you announce a tour, or a Vegas residency, and I appreciate you reaching out to the Van Halen News Desk … [Read more...]