Guitarist Charlie Stinchcombe (aka “Liquid Charlie”) has done a "one-take spontaneous jam" of the Eddie Van Halen track, "Donut City." "Donut City" is a song written by Eddie Van Halen that was released on the soundtrack for "The Wild Life." It's one of the only studio-recorded EVH instrumentals that was never released on a VH album, so it's pretty rare. Charlie says, … [Read more...]
Quarantine Cover Video of the Van Halen’s ‘Loss Of Control’
Bassist Billy Sheehan, singer Jeff Scott Soto, guitarist Phil Demmel and drummer Dave McClain have teamed up to cover “Loss Of Control," the deep track from Van Halen's third album, Women And Children First. This is their seventh "Collab-A-Jam." Guitarist Phil Demmel explains, "This a song Dave and I have been jamming for a while. It had to be covered. While I was touring … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Praises Wolfgang Van Halen’s New Music
Wolfgang Van Halen hasn’t released his debut studio album yet but he’s already got himself one fan – Sammy Hagar. Wolfgang recently had a pleasant exchange with Hagar on Instagram regarding Wolfgang’s long-awaited solo album. It began when Wolfgang posted a response to the question of whether he views has father’s legacy/reputation as a gift or a curse. Wolfgang said, … [Read more...]
Who Decides If Eddie Van Halen Tours Again? ‘It’s Not DLR’ Says Wolfgang
If you’re wondering whether Van Halen will ever tour again don’t ask David Lee Roth. Wolfgang Van Halen made that very clear. Wolfgang recently responded to comments from Roth, who in a recent interview with The New York Times, said, “I don’t know that Eddie Van Halen is ever really going to rally for the rigors of the road again. I don’t even want to say I’ve … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen: “I’m Not Trying To Be My Father, I’m Trying To Be Me”
Wolfgang Van Halen has taken to social media again lately, to try to make it clear to fans that he's not making a "Van Halen" album, he's making a "Wolfgang Van Halen" album. Wolfgang recently responded to the question on his Instagram page as to whether or not he views his father's legacy/reputation as a gift or a curse. Wolfgang said, "That's a great question. It's really … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Is Letting His Art (Mostly) Do the Talking
Huge new DLR piece in The New York Times today! Since the Covid-19 pandemic forced him off the road, the singer has been making comics at his Los Angeles home, and calling it performance therapy. The Van Halen frontman and solo musician David Lee Roth has devoted himself to making art while quarantined and off the road. Typically, David Lee Roth spends his days, or at … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Signed Auction to Help The Navajo Nation
Legendary Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth is helping draw attention to - and raise funds for - a great cause. He’s donating a signed item to raise money for the Navajo Nation, who’s been hit hard by the new coronavirus. The Navajo Nation currently has the highest per-capita infection rate of Covid-19 in the United States, with limited healthcare and running … [Read more...]
Epic Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solos Performed on Keyboard
Here's a real treat for the ears! Derek Sherinian is lauded around the world for his distinctive “guitaristic” approach to his keyboard style. Watch him perform classic Eddie Van Halen guitar solos on keyboard. Sherinian's ivory wizardry of guitar on keyboard is a feat that once witnessed, will leave you speechless. Listen to three keyboard interpretations below. Hopefully, … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Responds to the Name Change Rumors
It’s been said that art is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone will have their own interpretation. Apparently, so is a painting by David Lee Roth. Roth recently took to social media to share more of the artwork he’s been posting during the COVID-19 downtime. His "soggy bottom" series of artwork usually features things like “inebriated frogs arguing with each other … [Read more...]
‘And the Cradle Will Rock…’ Drum Cover by Avery Molek
Watch 13-years-old drummer, Avery Molek, below, cover Van Halen's "And The Cradle Will Rock..." from Van Halen's third album, Women And Children First. Check out Avery’s covers of more Van Halen classics, “Girl Gone Bad!” “Outta Love Again” "I'm The One" "Everybody Wants Some" "5150" "House of Pain", and "Hot For Teacher" at age 6 and 13. You'll be amazed! Keep … [Read more...]
‘Weird’ Van Halen Covers Set For a Good Cause
Watch some self-proclaimed "weird" Van Halen covers... organized for a good cause! This Van Halen covers set was organized by the Slay At Home Festival - the first virtual metal and arts festival of its kind. Organized to raise donations for two amazing charities; MusiCares and Global Giving. Watch this Van Halen set, featuring: Shawna Potter of War On Women, Chris … [Read more...]
Watch ‘Not Your Teacher’ – Van Halen Parody
Homeschool work has never been quite like this. The Van Halen News Desk knows that parents could use some comic relief these days. After all, dealing with the challenge of keeping your children educated at home during the COVID-19 crisis is no easy task. Below is a brand new parody called “Not Your Teacher”. It’s produced by The Holderness Family, who has released a … [Read more...]