Yesterday we featured an excerpt from Guitar World's recent interview with Wolfgang Van Halen (August 2012 issue) where he describes the birth of the new Van Halen album, "A Different Kind Of Truth." The following is another excerpt where Wolfgang talks bass, influences, and more. Interview by Chris Gill. The current version of Van Halen is to music what a street rod is to … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Describes the Birth of “A Different Kind of Truth”
The following is an excerpt from Guitar World’s recent interview with Wolfgang Van Halen. The full interview can be found in the August issue. As impressive as Wolfgang's playing and singing is, what's even more extraordinary is how his addition to the band has given Van Halen a new vitality. While it seems like a miracle that "A Different Kind Of Truth" was even made, what … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen On ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’: “We Recorded Demos For 35 Songs”
Guitar World's new Van Halen cover story is a must read. Their interview with Eddie is definitely one of the best interviews he has given in the last 20 years. The following is an excerpt from the interview. Photos by Matt Bruck. Guitar World got the chance to spend several days on the road with the Van Halen, especially with Eddie. The great news is he's happier, … [Read more...]
Ross Hogarth Discusses Mixing Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’
Freelance writer Alison Richter interviewed Ross Hogarth, who played an integral part in the recording of Van Halen’s A Different Kind Of Truth. All the Van Halen content is below. (For the entire interview, see Examiner.com). Grammy-winning producer and engineer Ross Hogarth has a simple yet effective philosophy about recording: “Whatever works.” It served him well during … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 6 (Video)
The sixth and latest in a series of “interview” videos from Van Halen features Ed, Al and Dave sittin' around, shootin' the shit. Off the cuff and no editing. These guys have a LOT of amazing shared history together. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: “I See Us Doing This For A Long, Long Time”
The new issue of Guitar World magazine has a cover story featuring Edward & Wolfgang Van Halen. In Eddie's interview Edward seems happier than he's ever been in his life and he speaks of a very bright future for Van Halen. "We truly are a band; it's not just a one-off thing. I don't want to say it's a rebuilding process. If anything its continuation. It feels more like a … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie and Wolfgang at 5150
CNN caught up with Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen at home in their infamous 5150 recording studio while on a two day break in Los Angeles. First, they talk about their decision, after completing 50 shows, to postpone most of the Summer dates on Van Halen's current tour. They insist there are no tensions within the band. When asked about their legendary frontman David Lee Roth, … [Read more...]
Van Halen To Tour JAPAN in November! Tour To Extend into 2013!
In a revealing new interview with USA Today, Edward and Wolfgang Van Halen had a lot to say. Highlights: Van Halen will tour JAPAN In November! Eddie implies that the tour will extend into 2013! The postponed dates were due to scheduling and not band infighting. Eddie And Wolf have some funny and kind remarks about DLR. Wolfgang was integral to the rebirth of the … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen Talk Music
New 4-minute video from USA today featuring Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen talking about playing music together, the best musical advice they ever got, natural musical ability, and AC/DC. This interview was taped a week ago, on June 4th. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 5 (Video)
The fifth and latest in a series of "interview" videos from Van Halen features Ed, Al and Dave sitting on stools around the camera talking about the good old days. This segment, which covers their earliest musical influences, starts off with the guys talking about the first record they ever bought. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Talks Van Halen in New Interview
The American Rock Scene got a chance to talk via phone today with the hot-sauce makin’, hot-rod buildin’, hot-bass playin’ Michael Anthony from Chickenfoot and once upon a time, Van Halen. Most of the interview is about Chickenfoot and some of his passions away from the music. We've got the little bit of Van Halen talk transcribed right here: Compare playing with Joe … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 4 (Video)
This new video is the fourth 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. Enjoy! … [Read more...]