From Noisecreep: By Carlos Ramirez. Photo by Ashley malle. "I've always been a huge Alter Bridge fan and on the 2007 Van Halen tour we happened to be in the same city, so I went to go see them play and we met for the first time. We got along really well and kept in touch after that. I'm honored to be in his band now. Mark [Tremonti] is still one of my guitar … [Read more...]
Dissecting David Lee Roth’s Rolling Stone Interview
"I know what you're thinkin' What you're thinkin' is easy to see I know what you're dreamin' I have those same dreams" -David Lee Roth, "Me Wise Magic" lyrics, 1996 Van Halen fans got something very unexpected Tuesday, when Rolling Stone released their new interview with David Lee Roth. Roth is uncharacteristically open and sheds light on the current state of Van Halen, … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth on Michael Anthony: “One of the Greatest High Tenor Voices Ever”
David Lee Roth praised ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony Tuesday in an interview with Rolling Stone: "But Ed has his own vision, I’m assuming. We haven’t really been able to speak about it and it’s a disappointment, just as not having a chance for a reunion of the original band. Clearly, vocals are every bit as much a component of success as a rhythm section or a guitar … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Vents About Van Halen’s Future (NEW Rolling Stone interview)
From Rolling Stone: . By Steve Baltin February 12, 2013 1:55 PM ET . David Lee Roth is unquestionably one of the most colorful and dynamic frontmen in the history of rock music – and that extends to his epic interviews as well. Diamond Dave may not say much these days, but when he decides to open up, very little is off limits. Last week Roth, who is doing a new … [Read more...]
Van Halen 35th Anniversary: In The Studio Interview with Dave, Eddie, Alex & Michael
From InTheStudio.net: The four original members of Van Halen, guitarist/songwriter Eddie Van Halen, big brother drummer Alex Van Halen, lead singer/lyricist David Lee Roth, and ex-bass player/backing vocalist Michael Anthony are all unanimous in this classic rock interview in their recollections of their unaided efforts before signing their record deal and releasing that … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Gary Cherone! Gary Reflects on His Years In Van Halen
Today we wish a Happy Birthday to Van Halen's third singer, Gary Cherone! A few years ago, Rolling Stone conducted an in-depth interview with Gary on his three years in Van Halen: This interview with Gary Cherone was conducted by Andy Greene just as Van Halen's 'A Different Kind of Truth' was being released (February 2012). 'I was one of the three singers in the mighty Van … [Read more...]
New Audio Interview with Wolfgang Van Halen
Wolfgang Van Halen was interviewd by Mick Burgess from Metal Express Radio on Oct 15th while he was on a short UK tour with Tremonti Project. Wolf talks about how he landed the gig with Mark Tremonti, the current and future situation with Van Halen, and Wolfgang doing backing vocals for Halestorm's latest release. Regarding Eddie Van Halen recovering from surgery for a … [Read more...]
Video Interview: Wolfgang Van Halen
While he may be the newest member, he also has the most fascinating story; being brought on to play bass for the Tremonti tour at a moment's notice! Mr. Wolfgang Van Halen is sitting down with FRET12 on the road to give you the full story. Wolfgang goes into his story of how he got his start in music, starting first with drums, then moving on to guitar, then to bass. Ever … [Read more...]
Voice Teacher Peter Strobl on Coaching, Technique and Working with Wolfgang Van Halen
Freelance writer Alison Richter interviewed Wolfgang's vocal coach, Peter Strobl. All the Van Halen content is below. For the entire interview, see Examiner.com. The human voice is our most widely used instrument, and one we don’t often care for properly. From public speaking to fronting a band, voices take abuse on a daily basis, and with neglect, the damage may become … [Read more...]
Interview with Van Halen’s Mastering Engineer Bernie Grundman
From Examiner.com: Interview by Alison Richter Mastering engineers are often the unsung heroes of recorded music. While most musicians understand production and engineering, mastering — that critical final step — isn’t always paramount in their studies. With technology making it easy for anyone with a decent computer and an Internet connection to record and release an … [Read more...]
Watch the Van Halen “Song To Soul” Japan TV Special
The entire 45 minute "Song To Soul" Van Halen Japan TV Special that aired yesterday on on BS-TBS can be viewed below. It contains exclusive interviews with David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, Ted Templeman (producer of the first six Van Halen albums), Brad Tolinski (Guitar World Editor in Chief) and Margo Nahas (creator of 1984 album cover). The interview with … [Read more...]
The Art and Science of the World’s Most Legendary Electric Guitar Innovator
Guitar Center's new interview with EVH: Eddie Van Halen The art and science of the world's most legendary electric guitar innovator Van Halen burst onto the scene in 1978. Bombastic, high-energy and over-the-top, they were the ideal group to take hard rock from the late-seventies into the early-eighties and beyond. With radio-friendly hooks and harmonies, they merged … [Read more...]