Van Halen played "Bottoms Up" Tuesday night in San Jose for the first time onstage since 1983! Check it out, along with an amazing "Unchained" and a funny "Pretty Woman". … [Read more...]
Van Halen Triumphs in Oakland
From the Oakland Tribune Van Halen took the stage on Sunday at the Oracle Arena, where David Lee Roth and crew delivered a thoroughly energetic, cohesive and (gulp!) professional two-hour set. Hopefully, that will again be the case when Van Halen performs Tuesday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. The single most striking aspect about the concert was that the band members … [Read more...]
The Cradle Still Rocks (VHND’s L.A. Review)
By Scott Essman The PA system is about half the size of the early 1980s shows. The lighting rig is probably 25% of what it was. The stage setup has fewer platforms and ramps. But Van Halen has lost little of the spunk, energy, and enthusiasm for live performing in the 35 years since the band was first signed to Warner Bros. Records. And despite the fact that the … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocked and Ruled Vegas
In what many fans are calling one of the best concerts of the current tour, Van Halen pulled out all the stops at the sold out MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday night (May 27th). From all accounts, Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang Van Halen were an unstoppable musical powerhouse, playing like the virtuosos they are. Eddie matched up to his living-legend status on the … [Read more...]
Full Van Halen Montreal Concert on Video
Van Halen's 2012 tour invades Canada with a fury! The band played Montreal March 13th, Toronto on the 17th, and will play Ottawa this Wednesday the 21st. Some amazing fan-filmed footage of the entire Montreal concert has surfaced. While this footage is great for an amateur recording, keep in mind that watching amateur concert footage on youtube is more like watching the show … [Read more...]
Roth Stops Audience Fight During Manchester Van Halen Show (Video)
Push Comes To Shove... During tonight's Van Halen's show in Manchester, NH, David Lee Roth noticed a vicious fight breaking out between two audience members soon after the band began playing "Pretty Woman". Dave handled the incident perfectly, stopping the show on a dime and verbally laying into the rumblers. The fight instantly stopped, the crowed cheered, and then Roth … [Read more...]
Van Halen Hang’s ‘Em High in Boston
The surprises just keep coming! Van Halen cranked out yet another rare gem in Boston last night. For the first time in 30 years, Diver Down's "Hang 'EM High" was performed, despite it not being included on the printed set list. Boston fans were treated to a killer show. During "Panama" Dave said, " I hope your YouTubing this a particularly good show this evening".... It's … [Read more...]
Van Halen Playing Deep Cuts On Tour! (Updated Video)
(Set List Spoiler alert!) Even though Van Halen's 2012 tour has barely begun, they are already surprising us by pulling out some obscure fan favorites from their bag of tricks! At the opening show Feb. 18th in Louisville, they shocked everyone with "WOMEN IN LOVE" and "OUTTA LOVE AGAIN". Two nights later, the Palace Of Auburn Hills in Michigan got orgasmic with "GIRL GONE … [Read more...]
“Outta Love Again” Resurrected! (Video)
During last night's Van Halen Tour opener in Louisville, Van Halen surprised everyone when they suddenly ripped into "Outta love Again", a deep track and fan favorite from 1979's Van Halen II, which really showcases Alex's powerhouse drumming style. An amature video has surfaced, and it really is quite a treat! The footage is nothing more than a cell phone video, which, … [Read more...]
Videos: Opening Night of Van Halen’s 2012 Tour (Louisville, KY)
Some of the better videos flooding youtube today: … [Read more...]
Front Row Video: Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo Live at the LA Forum
Here's our footage of Eddie Van Halen's guitar solo from the band's "Friends and Family" dress rehearsal on Feb. 8th, 2012. Eddie's absolutely on top of his game! Enjoy... … [Read more...]
Roth’s Ode to Uncle Manny
The Cafe Wha?, located in Greenwich Village, was the perfect location for Van Halen's private press show. This intimate basement club is filled with character and history. Its stage has been graced by early performances of legendary artists including a young Bob Dylan. One of the main reasons the band selected this club is due to the fact that it also holds a very personal … [Read more...]