Sebastian Bach posted this yesterday about David Lee Roth & M3 Rock Festival: "Rock ‘n’ roll is a spirit ANIMAL! And I can’t think of anyone who embodies the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll more than 'Diamond' David Lee Roth of 'The Mighty Van Halen'!!!! "A couple of weeks back, somewhere in the Hinderland Who’s Who, it actually occurred on this earth that I got to play a … [Read more...]
Billy Corgan Interviews Wolfgang Van Halen
Wolf Van Halen has been interviewed on "The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan". Billy Corgan sits down with Wolfgang Van Halen for a candid and far-reaching conversation about music, identity, and forging a creative path in the long shadow of one of rock’s greatest legends. Wolfgang opens up about his drive to earn every opportunity on his own merits. He reflects on the … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Receives Modern Drummer’s Hall of Fame Award [Video]
"I had the pleasure of meeting with David from Modern Drummer and my good friend Nicko in Florida this past month to collect this award, which commemorates my induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame." - Alex Van Halen's social media posts today. Congrats to our favorite drummer! … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Debut- If It Was Recorded in 1940!
Get ready for Van Halen like we've never heard before: a 1940s jazz twist on classic VH tunes! Imagine hearing Van Halen’s debut album transported back in time and reimagined in a 1940s jazz style. Sounds wild, right? That’s exactly what the Jazzified YouTube channel has delivered—with a little help from AI. Artificial intelligence plays a key role in this creative … [Read more...]
Ram’s Superbowl Commercial Featuring Van Halen [Video]
Van Halen fans are in for a treat as the Ram has released a 90-second extended version of its Super Bowl LIX commercial ahead of the Big Game. The action-packed ad, starring actor Glen Powell, puts a high-octane spin on the classic fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” This extended cut, offers even more of Powell’s over-the-top adventure as he tests out three … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa & Sammy Hagar’s new Song, ‘Fortune Teller Blues’ [Video]
New song alert! "Fortune Teller Blues" is a surprise new song from an unexpected pairing - blues guitarist extraordinaire Joe Bonamassa and hard rock lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. The tune is apparently a stand-alone single. Hagar is quoted as saying, “Holy shit the thing came out good…the track is a monster.” Bonamassa posted, "Check out my new song with rock legend … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar and Wolfgang Van Halen Join Lineup for Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance
Six years after his last concert, Ozzy Osbourne will make his final performance at the 'Back to the Beginning' show on July 5th in Birmingham, UK's Villa Park. The show will also feature a set by the first full reunion of Black Sabbath's original lineup in almost 20 years. Sammy Hagar and Wolfgang Van Halen have both been picked to join the all-star lineup. "How could … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Accepts 2024 Drumeo Awards [Video]
Alex Van Halen won Drumeo's 2024 'The Buddy Rich Award.' (Video below.) One of the most accomplished and well-known drummers of the 20th century, Buddy Rich is still a household name because of his virtuosic talents and his accomplishments as a bandleader. The recipient of this ‘hall of fame’ award has made their name synonymous with drumming over decades of excellence. … [Read more...]
The L.A. River Yacht Club goes to Thailand [Video]
As we said back in August, David Lee Roth has spent a lot of time traveling over the last few months. Today, he posted an 11-minute video exploring Thailand. Dave gives the VHND an exclusive quote about this trip: "900 miles on an E-Bike across Northern Thailand, out into the rice paddies and up into the Golden Triangle, smokin’ pot and listening to Tom Petty.." Watch … [Read more...]
Steve Vai Shares ‘Skyscraper’ Secrets In 1988 Interview
Jas Obrecht has released another rare interview. His latest is from 1988 and features Steve Vai sharing the creative process behind each track on David Leee Roth's Skyscraper album. "Taped on February 16, 1988, this in-depth interview for Guitar Player magazine was timed to coincide with the release of David Lee Roth’s second full-length post-Van Halen album, Skyscraper," … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth To Headline M3 Rock Festival
David Lee Roth will headline the 2025 M3 Rock Festival, set to take place May 2-4, at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Roth will headline the Saturday, May 3rd lineup, including Accept, Winger, Slaughter, Steven Adler, Child's Play, and Red Voodoo. Tickets go on sale Friday (January 31) at 12:00 pm EST through Ticketmaster. The 16th edition of … [Read more...]
Remembering Edward Van Halen On His 70th Birthday
By VHND & contributing writer CJ Chilvers Edward Van Halen gave the world a gift—four decades of musical genius. His approach to the guitar gave birth to an entire generation of guitar players who look at the guitar as an instrument with unlimited possibilities. He introduced a myriad of new styles and sounds that will be scrutinized for decades. He’s widely considered … [Read more...]