If Michael Anthony ever writes a book, he's got plenty of tales of debauchery on the road with Van Halen to tell. "I'll tell ya right now, boy, I could have a couple of chapters on just the trashing [of hotels] and all that stuff that we used to do when we first came out," Anthony said during a recent appearance on Trunk Nation. "My forte was fire extinguishers. Just kinda … [Read more...]
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Michael Anthony Found Closure After Reuniting With Wolfgang Van Halen
While Michael Anthony never had the chance to reconcile with Edward Van Halen, he says he was able to get closure after his recent reunion with Wolfgang Van Halen. "Eddie and I never had a chance to really settle any differences that we had in the past," said Anthony during a recent appearance on the Sally Steele Rocks! Show (video above). "But at the end of 2023 here (in … [Read more...]
A Look Inside: ‘Van Halen at 50’
'Van Halen at 50' is the new hardcover coffee table book by rock 'n' roll author Martin Popoff, coming May 28th, 2024. Here's an exclusive look inside! But do you need to wait until May 28th to get it? Not if you order it directly from Van Halen Store. They're shipping the book NOW, so it could be in your hands within a few days! 'Van Halen at 50' is a gorgeously crafted … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony On Van Halen Celebrations That Came & Went: ‘It Wasn’t To Be’
As Michael Anthony looks forward to celebrating the legacy of Van Halen this summer on the Best Of All Worlds tour with Sammy Hagar, he can't help but feel like this could have already happened not once, but twice. During a recent appearance on the Hook Rocks! podcast, Anthony commented on the failed Edward Van Halen tribute project in 2021 while also lamenting Van Halen's … [Read more...]
Gregg Bissonette: ‘Nobody Grooved Like Eddie’
Drummer Gregg Bissonette recently appeared on Final Resonance TV’s Van Halen Stories Podcast to discuss his years playing with David Lee Roth. During the interview, Bissonette covers his time recording the DLR albums Eat 'Em and Smile (1986), Skyscraper (1988), and his final album with Roth - A Little Ain't Enough (1991) produced by Bob Rock. Bissonette also gave insight … [Read more...]
Heartwrenching & Heartwarming: The Wolfgang Van Halen ‘Behind The Music’ Is A Must Watch
The "Behind The Music" episode on Wolfgang Van Halen has arrived. Both heartwrenching and heartwarming, it's an emotional roller coaster ride you can't take your eyes off of. The 96-minute-plus episode debuted on Paramount+ Thursday (May 2nd), just a few weeks after the promo trailer promised to deliver a raw, honest, and candid look at the life of Wolfgang Van Halen and the … [Read more...]
The Time David Lee Roth & Sebastian Bach Shared A Flight Home: ‘Could You Guys Pipe It Down A Little Bit?’
David Lee Roth and Sebastian Bach once sat next to each other on a very long plane flight and it turned out to be pretty much everything you'd expect it to be. During a recent appearance on The Paltrocast, Bach shared the story, which took place in 2013. Bach had just played the Stone Music Festival in Sydney, Australia as a member of the supergroup Kings Of Chaos, who were … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s ‘Bunny Suit’ Story Gets Animated
Ramses Rios has returned from the Mojo Dojo laboratory with a brand new animated David Lee Roth video! In his latest release, Rios provides animation to Roth's previously told "Bunny Suit" story. It took place during the recording of Van Halen's 2012 album A Different Kind Of Truth. According to Roth, he wasn't allowed into Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood, California … [Read more...]
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Reflects On Van Halen’s Influence
During a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready expressed his love of Van Halen and his chance meeting with Eddie Van Halen. From Ultimate Guitar (contributed to the VHND by Greg Prato): Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready is best known for his Jimi and SRV soloing style played on a variety of battered Strats. So it may come as a … [Read more...]
Roth After Canceled 2015 ‘Eat ‘Em And Smile’ Concert: ‘Perfect, Even More Press!’
It may very well be the most publicized non-concert in rock history. On November 25th, 2015, a one-off reunion concert featuring the members of David Lee Roth's Eat 'Em and Smile band was canceled at the last minute by the fire marshal at the Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood. The show would have marked the first time in 30 years that Roth, guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Still Open To Performing With David Lee Roth
Michael Anthony says he's still open to collaborating with David Lee Roth. Anthony commented on his current relationship with Roth during a recent Q&A interview at the 2024 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. "The last time I actually spoke with him was when [there was talk] about a possible reunion thing,” said Anthony, referring to the rumored 2021 Van Halen tribute … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases New Song ‘Scotch & Sofa’
David Lee Roth has released a new song titled "Scotch & Sofa". Roth released three teaser instrumental clips of the song before dropping the entire track with vocals on his YouTube channel yesterday. "SCOTCH & SOFA" LYRICSI see you checking me out, you approve of my intentionYour word does get around 'bout my new inventionBig city wide open town, wishful … [Read more...]