Recalling the time he first encountered Eddie Van Halen's "phenomenal" performance in 1978 as the opening act for Black Sabbath, Brian May shared his experience in a new video. In the clip above, May details how he had the opportunity to meet Eddie through Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. As a lead-up to the July 14th reissue of the three-song EP collection "Brian May … [Read more...]
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Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’ Video Memorabilia: How Much Is It Worth? (VIDEO)
Most Van Halen fans will tell you that you just can't put a price on vintage Van Halen memorabilia. But say you just happened to have a kick-ass collection of memorabilia from the band's "Hot For Teacher" video. How much would you say it's worth? One collector asked for 100 grand during a recent episode of Pawn Stars. In the video above, Corey from Pawn Stars looks … [Read more...]
Star Fleet Sessions: How It Began (VIDEO)
It all began with a phone call to Eddie Van Halen. Not long afterward, Brian May's Starfleet project was ready for liftoff. In a newly released video (above), May recalls the day he decided to get some of his LA-area musician friends to jam. The result was the forthcoming three-song EP collection released in 1983 titled "Brian May & Friends: Star Fleet Project". The … [Read more...]
Brian May and Eddie Van Halen’s STAR FLEET PROJECT to be reissued on CD, LP, & Massively Expanded Box Set
“It’s all here. ALL of it. Every note we played on those two days is right here, on show for the first time. I will take you behind the scenes into that studio with us for two unforgettably exhilarating days.” The long-awaited reissue of Brian May + Friends’ Star Fleet Project will arrive next month – here's all the info, including the complete tracklist for the various … [Read more...]
Nuno’s Passionate Interview about Music, Songwriting, Influences, Van Halen, and More
Eddie Van Halen might not physically be there, but his spirit and influence is ALIVE AND WELL throughout this entire discussion between producer/songwriter Rick Beato and Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt. Nuno is absolutely captivating in this, and it's well worth a watch or a listen. The video is embedded above. I liked Nuno Bettencourt before, but I love the guy even more after … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Commemorates 35th Anniversary Of Van Halen’s ‘OU812’, Shares Performance Of ‘When It’s Love’ From ’95 Tour (VIDEO)
Sammy Hagar was feelin' the love for Van Halen's OU812 album today. To celebrate the album's 35th anniversary, he posted a video of Van Halen performing the album's biggest hit, "When It's Love", live in Oakland, California, during the band's 1995 'Balance' tour. Sammy and Michael also shared their thoughts on the song: Sammy: "When It's Love" was the first … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Original Frankenstrat Guitar To Make Its Return On Upcoming Mammoth WVH Album (VIDEO)
Wolfgang Van Halen says the classic Eddie Van Halen tone can be heard on the upcoming Mammoth WVH album. During a recent interview with Guitar Interactive Magazine, Wolfgang revealed that he used his father's original Frankenstrat guitar on the track "Take A Bow" from the forthcoming album Mammoth II due out August 4th. For added classic Van Halen effect, he added a few more … [Read more...]
The US Fest @ 40: Re-Watch Van Halen’s Complete Performance! (VIDEO)
Credit: Neil Zlozower Are you ready to get down one more time? We give you THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN! Forty years ago today, May 29th, 1983, Van Halen headlined the US Festival in San Bernardino, CA. Billed as "The Musical Event of the 80s," the '83 US Festival was like a gift from the heavens. Throughout four days, music lovers would flock to Southern California's Glen … [Read more...]
‘ED by ZLOZ’ Still Available on Neil Zlozower’s Website
The biggest Eddie Van Halen photo book ever published is sold out at Van Halen Store, but there's still some copies left at ZLOZ.com. The hardcover coffee table book ED by ZLOZ, by photographer Neil Zlozower, is packed with photos you won't find anywhere else. None appear in either of his previous Van Halen books, and the vast majority have never before been … [Read more...]
‘In The Studio’ Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Van Halen’s ‘OU812’ (AUDIO)
O-U-8-1-2 @ 35! On May 20th, 1988, Van Halen released OU812 - their eighth studio album and the second featuring Sammy Hagar on vocals. In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the syndicated radio show In The Studio with Red Beard has shared its original documentary on the album. Below is what Red Beard has to say about the album 35 years later along with the … [Read more...]
Opera Singer Analyzes Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
This opera singer is now hot for Van Halen! Check out this video of professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff who decides to analyze "Hot For Teacher" by Van Halen, a band she admittedly knows very little about. Watch as she does her best to analyze David Lee Roth's vocals, but can't help but laugh at the antics of Dave, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael … [Read more...]
BOSS and EVH Unite to Bring You the Legendary Eddie Van Halen Dual Delay Sound
About the video above: The making of the SDE-3000EVH, from 5150 studio in LA, California. EVH and BOSS join forces to bring you the SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay. An authentic recreation of the stereo delays at the heart of Eddie Van Halen’s massive three-cabinet live stage guitar sound. Featuring: Yoshi Ikegami – Executive Advisor or Roland Corporation Matt … [Read more...]