Photo by Neil Zlozower A memoir by Alex Van Halen titled Brothers is set for an October 22nd release via HarperCollins. Brothers is categorized under "Biography & Autobiography”. It’s a 384-page hardcover with a list price of $32.00. It will also be available as a 720-minute audiobook and an eBook. That’s all anyone knew about the book before now. The Van Halen … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
Idaho Glass Artist Reimagines Iconic Van Halen Guitar
Eddie Van Halen's creative inspiration has reached artists of all kinds, not just musicians. Case in point: Idaho glass artist Cameron Davenport, who has reimagined Eddie's iconic Frankenstrat guitar into glass. In the video above posted to YouTube by Idaho news outlet KREM 2 News, Davenport shares the process behind creating the famous red-black-white guitar, which is in … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Childhood Friend Recalls Eddie Van Halen’s Early Years
In an exclusive interview with the Van Halen News Desk's Jeff Goebel, Eddie Van Halen’s childhood friend Tom Broderick revealed private moments with Eddie and Van Halen from 1968 to 2019. Tom’s older brothers Rob and Rick were the first to meet Eddie doing paper routes in the Pasadena area they lived at. Rob, a drummer, even jammed with Eddie in the summer of 1968. The rare … [Read more...]
Bill McClintock’s Latest Mashup: Van Halen Meets The Miracles
Do you believe in Van Miracles? Our favorite mix masher Bill McClintock has returned with a brand new mashup! For his latest project, McClintock took music of The Miracles "Love Machine" and combined it with the isolated vocals of David Lee Roth from Van Halen's "Unchained" (with a few nods to "Beautiful Girls"). Mix in Eddie Van Halen's guitar solo from "Feel Your Love … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Hot For Teacher’ Video Location Tour
The Van Halen News Desk's Jeff Goebel recently made a trip to Los Angeles, California, on the trail of the hottest site in Van Halen history - the "Hot For Teacher" video filming location! In the video below, Goebel takes us on a tour inside John Marshall High School located in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles. Goebel and his guest gives us a then-and-now look at the … [Read more...]
Rick Beato Celebrates Eddie Van Halen with Guest Guitarists
Rick Beato recently interviewed two of the most celebrated up-and-coming guitarists in the world, Mateus Asato and Matteo Mancuso, on his YouTube Channel. It was only a matter of time before the name Eddie Van Halen came up. In the clip below, the three reflect on Eddie's impact and unique style. During the discussion they listen to the “Ice Cream Man” solo and a raw … [Read more...]
Making Sense Of Van Halen’s Years-Long Internal Conflict
The story of David Lee Roth and the Van Halens is one for the ages, really. The most explosive rock and roll music you'll ever hear. Impossible to ignore. Unfortunately, neither is the often explosive drama. In case you hadn't heard, Roth has been making headlines lately by firing shots at the Van Halens, particularly Wolfgang, via his podcast The Roth Show. It's led to some … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Has A Different Kind Of Story Behind Why Van Halen’s Final Studio Album Isn’t On Streaming Services
David Lee Roth says there's more to the story behind why Van Halen's A Different Kind Of Truth is no longer on streaming services. During an interview on Sirius/XM in October, Wolfgang gave his explanation as to why, stating: "The contract ran out on putting it up on streaming services. So, we've been working on getting it back, but there are some people involved who do not … [Read more...]
Hagar: ‘Thank You Eddie, Thank You To The Fans’
Sammy Hagar is feeling thankful for the upcoming Best Of All Worlds tour. So much so, he's given it a new title. "I'm calling it the Thank You tour," Hagar said during a recent interview with AZ Central. "For me it's thank you. Thank you, Eddie [Van Halen]. Thank you to the fans. Thank you for this wonderful life, being able to do this, because I don't know how much longer I … [Read more...]
Grammy Winning Composer Praises Eddie Van Halen’s Blues Skills
Count Grammy winning composer Carlos Rafael Rivera among the many fans of Eddie Van Halen. During a recent appearance on The Paltrocast hosted by The DLR Book author Darren Paltrowitz, Rivera talked about his love of 80s metal. Growing up in Miami as a teenager, Rivera saw plenty of bands come through the Hollywood Sportatorium including Van Halen and David Lee Roth. "I … [Read more...]
EVH Launches New SA-126 Signature Guitar
EVH® has announced the debut of the SA-126 model. The SA-126, Wolfgang Van Halen's signature guitar is the result of a 3-year collaborative development process between Wolfgang, Matt Bruck, and EVH's Masterbuilder Chip Ellis. With this release, Wolfgang and EVH® carry forward the more than 30-year brand legacy of innovation and top-quality standards into the future with a … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Remembers Eddie Van Halen, Shares Rare Home Video
Another tribute to Eddie Van Halen, this time from Sammy Hagar. Hagar posted a home video of he and Eddie back in the 90s along with his comment: "I sure miss hanging out with this guy. Happy birthday my brother, miss you." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) … [Read more...]