We've got great news for Van Halen fans and collectors. Two new additions have expanded the line of official EVH miniature guitar replicas! Known to fans as the 'Circles' and 'Shapes' guitars, Eddie debuted these guitars to the world on the legendary FAIR WARNING tour in 1981. Ever the experimentalist, these Fair Warning guitars varied from his previous builds in the … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s Solo Albums Remastered for New Box Set
David Lee Roth is back in the news! Not only is he headlining the 2025 M3 Rock Festival in May, Diamond Dave's got a whole new shine, thanks to a forthcoming box set from Rhino. David Lee Roth's The Warner Recordings 1985-1994, is coming February 21. It includes the first five solo releases recorded by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and original Van Halen lead … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Collection Unveiled: Drumheads, Drumsticks, and Backstage Passes Now Available
If you missed out on Alex Van Halen's auction held earlier this year, don't worry - here's your chance to score a cool piece of Van Halen history from his private collection! Van Halen Store is proud to offer some of Reverand Al's personal Drumheads, Drumsticks [note that all Drumsticks have already sold out. Sorry!], and Backstage Passes. Most of these collectibles are now … [Read more...]
Ultimate Van Halen Summer Playlist
There's no time like the Summertime, and there's no music like Van Halen. The two go together like an ice-cold Corona and a slice of lime. We think of Van Halen as kind of an American Led Zeppelin but with an added dose of humor and attitude. Another unique attribute that sets them apart from other rock bands is their almost Beach Boys-esque backing vocals, which helped them … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Historic Instrument and Gear Auction to Benefit Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship
"I hope that passing on all these pieces will inspire current and next generations to be the best they can be.” Alex Van Halen is selling his personal instrument and gear collection in a new auction, which Backstage Auctions, Inc. announced as "The Alex Van Halen Collection." Alex Van Halen 5150 tour used legendary acrylic Ludwig drum kit. The company stated: The … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Poundcake’ Live In Dallas 12/4/1991 [Official HD Remastered Video]
The official HD remastered video of Van Halen's live performance of "Poundcake" in Dallas, Texas on December 4th, 1991 has been released! The video comes from the upcoming expanded edition of Van Halen's #1 album from 1991, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. The Expanded Edition arrives this summer and includes a newly remastered version of the original album, along with … [Read more...]
Van Halen Releasing Expanded Edition of ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’
For the first time ever, Van Halen is releasing an EXPANDED EDITION of one of their albums! With rarities, promo videos and previously unreleased live footage!! Van Halen’s ninth studio album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, debuted at #1 and stayed there for three weeks during the summer of 1991. It was the third consecutive #1 album from singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist … [Read more...]
Introducing Van Halen ‘The Collection’ 1978-1984 6-LP Exclusive Limited Edition Box Set
Van Halen's 'The Collection' 1978-1984 is a vinyl boxed set showcasing the band's groundbreaking early years. Van Halen's THE COLLECTION (1978-1984) is a vinyl boxed set that showcases the band's early years and first incarnation, featuring singer David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. The set includes remastered … [Read more...]
A Look Inside ‘Van Halen: A Visual Biography’
'Van Halen: A Visual Biography' by Martin Popoff is a hardcover coffee table book now offered at the Van Halen Store. Many have asked how good the book is and if the pictures inside are rare. So, we're giving you an exclusive look inside the book! It's a stunning visual presentation - this is a hardcover book on thick 100 lb. gloss stock, clocking in at 224 pages. There are … [Read more...]
Exclusive: NEW DETAILS on Alex Van Halen’s Autobiography ‘Brothers’
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...]
Van Halen ‘Live: Right Here, Right Now’ Released on 4-LP 180-Gram Black Vinyl
VAN HALENLIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOWTO MAKE BLACK VINYL DEBUT 4-LP Set To Celebrate The Classic Album’s 31st AnniversaryWith Black Vinyl Version On February 23,Featuring Three Live Tracks Not Included On Original Release Van Halen is still cookin’, and this time, the recipe is their first live album - 1993's double-platinum Live: Right Here, Right Now - remastered and … [Read more...]
‘DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World’ Available Now
Backbeat Books has set a January 1, 2024 release date for DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World by Darren Paltrowitz. However, Van Halen Store has permission from the publisher to start shipping the book NOW, so if you place your order now, you could have your hands on it a bit early. It’s currently only in stock & shipping at Van Halen Store. Book … [Read more...]