Did Van Halen inadvertently contribute to the decline of ‘80s rock? This video delves into their groundbreaking sound, the wave of "hair metal" imitators—many of whom missed the essence, leading to commercialized, diluted versions—and the eventual rebellion led by the grunge movement. … [Read more...]
The Tequila Heist: How Thieves Stole 24,000 Bottles of Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequila
Two truckloads of Sammy Hagar's tequila vanished last year. It shed light on a growing new crime. Trucks carrying Santo Tequila, a brand founded by former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and Food Network host Guy Fieri, vanished last year. This is how the sophisticated highway heist was pulled off. Watch the 60-Minute segment, embedded above, and the Fox News video, … [Read more...]
Van Halen Mashup: Van Summer – “I’ll Wait for Bad Girls”
Enjoy the latest Bill McClintock Van Halen mashup! Music featured in this mashup: Van Halen - I'll Wait Donna Summer - Bad Girls David Lee Roth - Ladies' Night in Buffalo? (Steve Vai) Ozzy Osbourne - Breaking All the Rules (Zakk Wylde) *Additional David-Lee-Rothing brought to you by Yankee Rose, Panama, Runnin' With the Devil, and Everybody Wants … [Read more...]
The EVH ‘Super ’78’ Flannel by Dixxon
EVH and Dixxon Flannel Company ("Flannels That Don't Suck!") are thrilled to announce their second collaboration - the Eddie Van Halen SUPER '78 Flannel! Paying tribute to Eddie Van Halen’s first iconic version of the famous Frankenstein design, the Super '78. A black-and-white pattern inspired by a guitar and sound that redefined rock. This collab piece is custom-built … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s ‘Best of All Worlds’ Las Vegas Residency Returns in 2026 (Presale Today)
Due to Popular Demand, Sammy Hagar is Returning to Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2026 with “The Best Of All Worlds” Las Vegas Residency. Featuring The Best of all Worlds Band with Sammy, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff & Rai Thistlethwayte LAS VEGAS (Sept. 15, 2025) – Leading into his return to Las Vegas to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival on … [Read more...]
Mammoth: ‘I Really Wanna’ (Official Video)
“I Really Wanna” is the latest song debuted by Wolfgang Van Halen's band, MAMMOTH, to tease his forthcoming studio album, The End. Set for release on October 24, the record will be the third full-length album since forming the Mammoth project in 2020, and continues Wolfgang’s trend of recording all the instruments and vocals himself. Watch the new song’s … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘Balance’ Album Spikes Nearly 23,000% In Sales
Thirty years ago, Van Halen released its tenth album, Balance, which produced multiple smash hits and topped the charts. This year, to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Van Halen dropped the Balance Expanded Edition, and fans have turned it into a bestseller again. Balance sees its total sales skyrocket from one week to the next, as all three versions of the Expanded … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Says The Ghost of Eddie Van Halen Visited Him, Too
In August of 2022, Hagar told Ultimate Classic Rock that Eddie Van Halen visited him in a dream and helped him write a new song: "I remembered it. I got up in the morning and I wrote the song. I used the fuckin’ lick that he showed me in the song." And then, nearly three years later, the song, entitled "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight," was finally released, with Hagar joined by … [Read more...]
Van Halen – Amsterdam (Official Video) [HD]
Today marks the release of the Balance Expanded Editions. To celebrate, Van Halen has uploaded the official video of "Amsterdam" in HD. This song is one of our favorites from the Sammy era, thanks to Edward Van Halen's incredible lead and rhythm playing.... plus that insane guitar solo! We've never seen the video look this clear and clean... a real treat! Watch the video, … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 Kramer Guitar Expected to Fetch $2M-3M at Sotheby’s Auction
A piece of rock history is set to hit the block. Sotheby's New York will auction Rocker Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar during the house's inaugural Grails Week from Oct. 21-28. According to estimates, the guitar, which was custom-built for the Van Halen star, is expected to fetch between $2 million and $3 million. A previous Sotheby's sale for a guitar owned … [Read more...]
Balance Expanded Editions in Stock & Shipping Now at Van Halen Store
Great news! The Balance Expanded Editions are IN STOCK & SHIPPING NOW at Van Halen Store! Van Halen’s Balance turns 30 this year, and Rhino is celebrating with an expanded edition of the band’s multi-platinum tenth studio album. It follows last year’s successful reissue of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (Expanded Edition) and concludes Rhino’s spotlight on … [Read more...]
Van Halen Deserves a ‘Back To The Beginning’ Concert Celebration
Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock published an article listing five legendary bands who deserve an Ozzy Osbourne-inspired 'Back To The Beginning' celebration of their own. Below is what they say about why one of the bands should be Van Halen. Be sure to check out their full article for the rest of the bands that deserve such treatment! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had a … [Read more...]