Looks like Van Halen fans may finally get to discover what's inside the legendary 5150 Vaults. The curiosity as to how much unheard material actually exists in Eddie Van Halen's personal collection has grown to mythical proportions. Since the tragic news of Eddie's passing, the band's manager of over 15 years Irving Azoff has offered up some hopeful news in an otherwise dark … [Read more...]
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Sammy Hagar Made Peace With Eddie Van Halen, Shares Tribute Video With Michael Anthony
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar said his feud with Eddie Van Halen came to an end earlier this year. In fact, according to Hagar, the two rekindled their long-lost friendship before Eddie's passing. According to a note Hagar recently sent to The Howard Stern Show, he began talking with Eddie again earlier this year. "Eddie and I had been texting, and it's been … [Read more...]
Roth, Hagar, Anthony & Cherone React To Death Of Eddie Van Halen
Photo by Kevin Baldes David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Gary Cherone have posted their reactions to the news of Eddie Van Halen's passing. Below are their Twitter and Instagram tributes: DAVID LEE ROTH: https://twitter.com/DavidLeeRoth/status/1313640283364417536 SAMMY … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony’s Birthday Show, 6/20/81 Fabulous Forum
Happy Birthday, Michael Anthony! To celebrate "Canonmouth's" birthday today, we feature an audio recording of Michael's birthday show during the Fair Warning tour. Listen to Van Halen LIVE at the Fabulous Forum, recorded on June 20th, 1981 in Inglewood, CA, on Michael Anthony’s 27th birthday, below. (Photo Credits: Both photos taken by Mike Romy on … [Read more...]
Watch the Earliest Known Van Halen Video Interview!
On this day in 1978, a very young Van Halen was filmed during an interview in London for the Australian TV show, Countdown. This is the earliest Van Halen video interview that has ever surfaced online, and it's an ABSOLUTE GEM! Enjoy! Watch the interview, embedded above. … [Read more...]
Watch Sammy Hagar’s Band Cover AC/DC, Little Richard, & Buffalo Springfield
Sammy Hagar and the Circle — former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Vic Johnson, and drummer Jason Bonham — have been posting weekly Lockdown Sessions videos over the past two months. Watch the latest three songs below! AC/DC “Whole Lotta Rosie” (Lockdown Sessions No. 5) The guys offer this smokin' cover of the AC/DC classic! Buffalo Springfield’s … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: ‘Van Halen Will Never Be Finished’
Sam and Ed on the 2004 reunion tour Sammy Hagar surprised us today with his latest comments on Van Halen. Despite admitting he hasn't spoken directly to Eddie Van Halen since the conclusion of their 2004 reunion tour, Hagar makes a bold prediction about his former band. As Van Halen fans know. David Lee Roth caused mild panic in the Van Halen fan … [Read more...]
Important Musical Message From The Circle
A message to you... Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, and Vic Johnson are at it again. This time, The Circle shares a little message while on lockdown. The Circle has been recording covers while social distancing due to the Coronavirus. They're calling the jam sessions 'The Circle Lockdown Challenge.' Watch it below. … [Read more...]
‘Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music’ Released Today
Released today! Order at Van Halen Store Greg Renoff, the author of the acclaimed Van Halen Rising, has just released the autobiography of legendary Van Halen producer, Ted Templeman! Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music contains a great deal of never-heard-before Van Halen content in this book, straight from the producer of their first six … [Read more...]
Sammy & The Circle Cover “Good Enough’ & ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ While on Lockdown
Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony bust out two more rock classics with their bandmates in The Circle while on lockdown. The Circle has been recording covers while social distancing due to the Coronavirus. They're calling the jam sessions 'The Circle Lockdown Challenge.' Sammy's been announcing them on social media. For a last week's cover of the Who's "Won't Get Fooled … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Answers The Critics Regarding Keyboards In Van Halen
Sammy Hagar has heard it many times over the years. He’s the guy who wanted more keyboards and less guitar in Van Halen. Well, the former Van Halen frontman finally set the record straight on the topic and he had a rock-solid witness to back him up – Michael Anthony. “I didn’t do any of that. That’s what Eddie did,” Hagar said during yesterday’s interview on Sirius/XM’s … [Read more...]
Never-Before-Heard Alex Van Halen Interview From 1981
“There’s a little bit of Van Halen in everybody, and we’re just there to bring it out.” Talk about the perfect t-shirt. Those words came straight from the man who has brought the undeniable Van Halen beats we’ve been rocking to for over four decades - Alex Van Halen. They’re from a 1981 interview that has never been heard before until now thanks to the podcast The Tapes … [Read more...]