One of the greatest debut albums in rock history turns forty and Redbeard at InTheStudio interviewed the original band members Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony to recall those halcyon days marauding like Vandal hordes from Pasadena to Hollywood's Sunset Strip forty years ago, resulting in Van Halen containing "Runnin' With the Devil","Ain't … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Talks Hypothetical Van Halen Reunion in Maxim Interview
In a new interview with Maxim, Sammy Hagar says he wants to get Van Halen back together--with both him AND David Lee Roth on the same stage. Here's the Van Halen content for the interview: There’s been talk of a Van Halen reunion tour with both you and David Lee Roth. Have you been approached and would you do it? First of all, I have not been approached. Secondly, it … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Helps Bring Music Back to Schools (New CNN Interview)
CNN reports today: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Eddie Van Halen credits music with keeping him out of trouble -- and he asks an important question: "Could you imagine a world without music?" "It's a must," Van Halen told CNN's John Vause during an interview Tuesday. "It has to be taught." In an era when schools are forced to cut budgets, it's often non-essential … [Read more...]
UPDATED: FULL INTERVIEW – Michael Anthony Talks Van Halen on Eddie Trunk
UPDATED: Now we have the FULL interview. Listen above. Eddie Trunk spoke to Michael Anthony about Van Halen Friday, Oct 21st, and it sure is a great listen! Enjoy! More on Eddie Trunk's NEW show: This week marked the premiere of TRUNK NATION - Eddie Trunk's NEW show on SiriusXM channel Volume (106). It airs live 6 days a week from 2-4P ET and replays each night 9-11P ET. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen talks building the Frankenstein, honing the 5150 and EVH Gear
New Eddie Van Halen interview with MuscRadar! Read the intro here, and then read the rest at the link below. It’s been 21 years since Total Guitar last caught up with Eddie Van Halen. So, after an exclusive invitation to visit the man himself at his 5150 Studios, MusicRadar's sister magazine pulled up a chair to speak to one of the electric guitar’s greatest … [Read more...]
Video: Complete Sammy Hagar Interview on ‘Oprah: Where Are They Now?’
Last week, the Oprah Network gave VHND an exclusive video of Sammy Hagar's quote about Van Halen from his new interview with Oprah: Where Are They Now? Today we're featuring the complete 10 minute Sammy Hagar segment from Oprah: Where Are They Now?, which aired last Saturday, August 20th, 2016. The video is embedded above. As the frontman for rock bands Montrose and the … [Read more...]
Martha Quinn Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love With David Lee Roth
"I was so intent on not being razzle-dazzled by him" — Martha Quinn Martha Quinn was one of the iconic five original MTV VJs. She looks back at the early days of MTV in a new interview, as the history-making cable channel that launched her career (not to mention the careers of hundreds of pop artists) celebrates its big 35th birthday. Quinn was just 22 years old at the time … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth 1978 Texas Interview (Audio)
Here's a newly surfaced audio interview with David Lee Roth from way back in the summer of 1978! Van Halen was rolling through Texas for a third time during their grueling first tour. Radio station KTRN 1290 AM's Mad Martin interviewed David Lee prior to the Van Halen concert at the Memorial Auditorium in Wichita Falls on August 2nd. This little radio spot was recorded the … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Video Interview with Alex Van Halen & Michael Anthony, 1981
Watch this newly unearthed video interview with Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony filmed at a hotel in Madrid, Spain, during a promotional tour in 1981. The usual shenanigans ensue! … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Talks ‘5150’ on its Anniversary
Hellooo Babyyyy! Today is the 32nd anniversary of 5150. The beginning of the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen. Rolling Stone conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar for the 30th anniversary of 5150. Here's highlights from their interview: When David Lee Roth left Van Halen in 1985 nobody knew if the group would survive. The flamboyant frontman was the face of the band, and when his … [Read more...]
Video: How Eddie Van Halen Switched From Classical Pianist to Shredding Axeman
The legendary guitarist talks to Billboard about his rock 'n' roll start as a kid and how a good guitar riff "engulfs you." … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen on Surviving Addiction, Why He’s Still Making Music and What He Really Thinks of David Lee Roth (and Other Past Van Halen Bandmates)
From Billboard.com, By Chuck Klosterman Eddie Van Halen doesn't listen to music. This is not a fake-out or a misdirection, nor is it a seemingly straightforward statement that actually means its opposite. Eddie Van Halen does not listen to music. “I don’t listen to anything,” he tells me from a greenish couch inside 5150, the expansive home recording studio built on his … [Read more...]