On this day in 1981, Van Halen capped off their Fair Warning tour with the second of two sold out stadium shows opening for The Rolling Stones at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. We have exclusive photos from photographer, Timmy Mccrum, as well as his very unique account attending the first show. Enjoy! In the fall of 1981, The Rolling Stones were touring behind their new single … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen on How He Created His Signature Sound Using MXR’s Phase 90 and Flanger Pedals
From GuitarWorld.com: This is an excerpt from the all-new November 2014 issue of Guitar World. For the rest of this story, plus Guitar World's cover feature on Jeff Beck and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, not to mention features on Weezer, George Thorogood, the guitar pick revolution, Nita Strauss and Black Veil Brides, plus gear reviews (Epiphone, Zoom, Gretsch, TC-Helicon, Mesa and … [Read more...]
EVH iPad Hard Shell Cases & iPad / Tablet Soft Cover Now Available
Now you can ROCK your iPad or Tablet with Eddie Van Halen's iconic guitar stripes! There's three EVH Hard Shell Cases: iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad 2/3/4 Generation! There’s also a Zip Soft Cover for Tablets & All iPads! All items are now available at Van Halen Store. And, right out of the starting gate, they are all discounted. Get details or purchase them HERE. … [Read more...]
Lisa Roth on Van Halen, Hawking Heavy Metal CDs for Kids and Red M&Ms
David Lee Roth's sister Lisa Roth is the label VP and executive producer of Rockabye Baby, the company who has released a CD of lullaby versions of Van Halen songs. Daves's sister Lisa just gave a new interview in which she talks about the CD, her brother Dave, and Van Halen, below. (And make sure to check out the video above of Lisa and Dave joking about the CD)! From The … [Read more...]
All-New EVH Sneakers Now Available!
VanHalenStore.com is proud to offer the ALL NEW line of EVH Brand Signature Striped Sneakers from legendary rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Featuring the iconic Van Halen stripes from Eddie’s guitars. The new High Tops come in all three color schemes: Red with White and Black stripes, modeled after his infamous red, white and black striped Frankenstein guitar, White with … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Mousepads Now Available
Rock your desk with this quality mousepad featuring Eddie Van Halen's iconic Frankenstrat guitar! 9" x 7" x 1/8"– Perfect for any desk or work space Durable non-slip back keeps the pad in place Officially licensed & made in the USA Currently only in stock at VanHalenStore.com. CLICK HERE TO ORDER and be among the first to get it! … [Read more...]
EVH Samsung Galaxy S4 Phone Cases Now Available
Announcing the new EVH Samsung GALAXY S4 Phone Case, by popular demand! Complement your phone with the iconic stripes of Eddie Van Halen's legendary guitar. Slim hard shell with soft-touch exterior Protects from bumps and scratches Full access to all buttons, ports, and camera One piece snap-on design Officially licensed Now you can show off your stripes … [Read more...]
Van Halen 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve put together this this list of the hottest Van Halen gift ideas this Holiday season. Whether you want something for yourself, or for the huge Van Halen fan in your life, you can’t go wrong with any of these awesome items. From Van Halen shirts, to winter gear, to books, to Eddie Van Halen striped items such as iPhone Cases, License Plate Frames and Guitar Keychains, this … [Read more...]
EVH Striped iPhone Cases are now available!
Van Halen Store is excited to announce the new EVH Striped iPhone Cases! We expect these to be very popular, as Van Halen Store has received more requests for striped iPhone cases than any other item lately. Finally, they are here! Complement your iPhone with the iconic stripes of Eddie Van Halen's legendary guitar. *Slim hard shell with soft-touch exterior *Protects … [Read more...]
New Limited Edition 35th Anniversary Series of EVH Signature Effects
Dunlop is releasing aline of Limited Edition 35th Anniversary Series of EVH signature effects soon. Preorder them and save a bundle at VanHalenStore.com, who's offering them all at Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Official Press Release Coming Soon: EVH/Dunlop will be releasing the official press release for these items later this month, and we will be sure to feature the press … [Read more...]
UPDATE: “The Studio Albums 1978-1984” NOT to be released in the U.S.
UPDATE 2/11/13: Last week, we announced that Warner Bros/Rhino were releasing 'Van Halen: The Studio Albums 1978-1984' on March 26th, 2013. This was to be a Limited Edition 6CD Set documents the band’s indelible history from their self-titled 1978 debut until the ‘1984’ album. What we reported was true at the time... it was to be released in the U.S. on 3/26/13 with a list … [Read more...]
Van Halen: Exuberant California, Zen Rock ‘n’ Roll
New Van Halen book takes an unconventional look at the band's origins From The Examiner: John Scanlan's Van Halen: Exuberant California, Zen Rock 'n' Roll (Reaktion Books – Reverb) is a different kind of book. Instead of the typical rock bio that documents the chronology of the band's rise to fame and inevitable excesses and egos while at the top, Scanlan took a unique … [Read more...]