Mammoth WVH have announced a headlining tour set to begin in early 2024 as they continue to support Wolfgang Van Halen's sophomore Mammoth WVH album Mammoth II. The first leg will feature the return of special guest Nita Strauss with the second leg to include the Canadian instrumental progressive metal band Intervals. All headline shows go on sale to the general public on … [Read more...]
Satriani Aiming To Recreate Sound Of Each Era Of Van Halen
Credit: YouTube Joe Satriani wants to capture the best of all Eddie Van Halen tones on the upcoming Best Of All Worlds tour. In a recent Q&A with Rolling Stone's Andy Greene, Satriani was asked if he intends to try and replicate Eddie Van Halen's guitar tone. Below is Satriani's response: It's really interesting. There's an interesting period with Ed, which he … [Read more...]
Hagar: That’s Not What I Meant
Big news again, today! First, Hagar announced his 'Best Of All Worlds' Van Halen tribute tour on The Howard Stern Show last week (November 14th). His tour lineup features Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham. During his appearance, he stated that both Alex Van Halen and Roth are welcome: "If Alex Van Halen wants to jump out, if David Lee Roth wants to come out and … [Read more...]
Roth Responds To Hagar’s Tour Invite: ‘Let’s Do This’ [VHND Exclusive]
The Van Halen News Desk has an exclusive quote from David Lee Roth, intended for Sammy Hagar. Roth has responded to Hagar's open invite to his upcoming 'Best Of All Worlds' tour! Hagar announced the 'Best Of All Worlds' tour during a visit on The Howard Stern Show last week (November 14th) along with his tour lineup featuring bassist Michael Anthony, lead guitarist Joe … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar, Artimus Pyle Cover Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Simple Man’
Sammy Hagar is set to feature as a special guest on a forthcoming Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute album by the band's ex-drummer, Artimus Pyle. In anticipation of the album's upcoming release, their rendition of "Simple Man" has been released. The collection titled Anthems: Honoring the Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd is due on Feb. 2, and features a number of marquee collaborations between … [Read more...]