Updated Feb 11th: HERE ARE THE RESULTS! Today marks the 42nd anniversary of Van Halen's first album! Today only, WE WANT YOU to RANK THE SONGS on Van Halen's ultra-popular debut album! Taste, especially in art and music, is subjective. Music critics rank songs based on performance and originality, while diehard fans go more by how the song made them feel when they … [Read more...]
Van Halen Scores Two ‘Best Of The Decade’ Songs With ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’
Van Halen's comeback album, ‘A Different Kind Of Truth,’ released on this day in 2012, featured the return of David Lee Roth. The highly-anticipated album was a dream come true for fans. It also received high praise from music critics. As the decade recently came to a close, a pair of the music industry’s biggest magazines cited two of the album’s tracks as two of the … [Read more...]
Joe Satriani Releases Eddie Van Halen-Inspired Instrumental
Joe Satriani has announced that his next album, Shapeshifting, will come out on April 10. He just released the first single from the LP, "Nineteen Eighty," which is an homage to Eddie Van Halen, containing plenty of finger-tapping and melody. Satriani used an Eddie Van Halen signature phaser pedal as a tribute to his guitar hero. Satch says, “I’ve always been a huge fan … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Hangs with School of Rock Students Ahead of Allentown Show
David Lee Roth surprised School of Rock students -- and their equally starstruck parents -- Monday when he showed up to the Allentown school. The Van Halen frontman stopped at the school while his touring band was rehearsing for tonight’s performance, opening for Kiss at Allentown's PPL Center. Roth's team contacted the School of Rock Allentown inquiring … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Kicks Off 2020 Tour with Kiss
(Updated with video of complete show) David Lee Roth's first night with Kiss was a huge success! Kiss and David Lee Roth kicked off their 2020 tour last night in Manchester, New Hampshire. Roth's voice was in great form, and the 9-song, 45-minute set go over extremely well with the crowd. Watch video of "Panama" and "Unchained" below. (We'll add more video to this … [Read more...]
Meet NERD HALEN: A Van Halen Tribute Band with a Twist
There’s a Different Kind of Van Halen Tribute Band … NERD HALEN! Formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2019, Nerd Halen brings to pocket protector and T-square to the greatest rock and roll ever created! We’ve talked to the band, and we have some new concert footage of them, which you can view below. We think Van Halen fans will love this band... Guitarist Caleb … [Read more...]
Best EVH Videos from NAMM 2020
Here's the best videos showcasing EVH Gear's all-new lineup at the Winter NAMM Show. Most notably the new EVH Striped Series Frankie. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s 2nd & 3rd Vegas Shows Reviewed
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
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 work with Mr. Diamond David Lee … [Read more...]