From Esquire.com: And it's not just the DNA. A conversation with twenty-one-year-old Wolfie — bass player, band leader, son of some other guy who apparently plays guitar (and chimes in from time to time). By David Curcurito (Part of the reporting for "Eddie Van Halen Alive," from the May 2012 issue of Esquire, on sale now) ESQUIRE: Did you actually have to decide at … [Read more...]
“Esquire” Magazine Lands Ed Van Halen Interview
From khitschicago.radio.com: Normally when a major rock band releases a comeback album, it’s accompanied by a full-on press blitz. That hasn’t been the case with Van Halen, currently on tour to promote A Different Kind Of Truth, their first album with David Lee Roth since 1984 (the year and the album). In fact, the only interview that we’ve seen until now has been a video of … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: The Esquire Interview
From Esquire.com: Outtakes from rare conversations for the new Eddie Van Halen feature in Esquire magazine. The rock legend on David Lee Roth, getting sober, coming clean, the kid, the stack, and everything else. Because too much Van Halen is never enough. BY DAVID CURCURITO This Q&A was NOT published in Esquire. Condensed from interviews in New York City, February … [Read more...]
Edward Van Halen Is Alive
From Esquire.com: He started playing, and millions of teenage boys started banging their heads against the wall. Thirty-five hard years later, he's got a new album, a new tour, and his kid Wolfgang is in the band. What would you give to play Eddie's guitar backstage at the Garden? BY DAVID CURCURITO Published in the May 2012 issue of Esquire . I'm shaking this man's … [Read more...]
Interview: John Shanks Discusses Producing Van Halen’s New Album, ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’
This is a must-read! Van Halen producer John Shanks was interviewed by Alison Richter for both GuitarWorld.com and Examiner.com. We have all of the Van Halen content from the interview below. We recommend clicking on the links and reading both parts of John Shanks' interview in their entirety. His background is truly remarkable, and he offers a lot of insight about … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 3 (Video)
This is the third video interview from Van Halen which features the founding members of the band talking about what it was like before they skyrocketed onto the scene in 1978. You can really appreciate the history they have with each other as they share stories about getting started as a band, their unique perspective and experiences, and really get to see the passion they have … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Valerie Bertinelli on Wolfgang and Van Halen’s Tour
Last week, we did a story on Valerie Bertinellis' interview with Detroit's WRIF where she claimed that there would be no new Van Halen album or tour without Wolfgang Van Halen's involvement. "This brings joy to Ed. That's what he wants to do now — just have fun playing. As great as Mike is, this wouldn't be happening if Mike was still in the band. There would be no tour, … [Read more...]
Classic Van Halen Interviews Featured on “In The Studio”
While the quintessential American hard rock band Van Halen is on the road once again, this time supporting their new album, “A Different Kind Of Truth,” the syndicated radio series "In The Studio" felt it's a good time to examine the early years of the band. Van Halen’s 1978 debut quickly became a benchmark for every hard rock band ever since , and six years later they even … [Read more...]
“There Would Be No New VH Tour or Album Without Wolfgang in the Band”, Says Valerie
From UltimateClassicRock.com: Since her ex-husband Eddie Van Halen so far isn’t doing any interviews in support of his band’s new album and tour, Valerie Bertinelli called into WRIF Detroit’s Drew and Mike show to talk about how the band, and specifically their son Wolfgang, is doing out on the road. The ‘Hot in Cleveland’ actress was proud to talk about her son’s skills … [Read more...]
Return of Diamond Dave
From the New York Post (By DAN AQUILANTE): Return of Diamond Dave Van Halen singer erupts with reunited band and first new VH album in 27 years With David Lee Roth back on the mike, Van Halen’s legendary career has “come full circle,” the singer says. Two weeks ago, the revamped quartet broke a 27-year drought, releasing “A Different Kind of Truth,” its first album … [Read more...]
Q&A: Van Halen’s David Lee Roth
From couriermail.com.au: This legendary rocker is back with Van Halen and barking mad about dogs, writes Cameron Adams. Since we last saw you you've become a dog trainer. Well on the insurance form they're called "canine athletes". We train dogs for cattle and sheep herding. They're very different. Sheep are a lot like supermodels - they bunch together, they rattle … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 2 (Video)
The long-silent Van Halen is giving us another rare glimpse of the band behind the curtain! The band has just released another video with more fascinating interviews with the three founders of the band. Anyone worried about the tensions within Van Halen should have their fears erased by this. There's a real brotherhood and shared history that's very apparent here between David … [Read more...]