UPDATED: Now we have the FULL interview. Listen above. Eddie Trunk spoke to Michael Anthony about Van Halen Friday, Oct 21st, and it sure is a great listen! Enjoy! More on Eddie Trunk's NEW show: This week marked the premiere of TRUNK NATION - Eddie Trunk's NEW show on SiriusXM channel Volume (106). It airs live 6 days a week from 2-4P ET and replays each night 9-11P ET. … [Read more...]
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Best Videos from Sammy Hagar’s 2016 Birthday Bash
Here's our second of two articles covering Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash held in Cabo San Lucas Oct 7-13th. Watch the best videos that have surfaced from the party below. Night #4 Setlist: Top of the World Big Foot Black 'n' Blue Whole Lotta Love Right Now I Can't Drive 55 Little White Lie When The Levee Breaks Runaround (Alex Gonzales) Poundcake (Alex … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony’s NEW Jack Daniel’s Mini Bass Replicas Now Available
Eddie Van Halen isn't the only Van Halen member who's made Mini Guitar Relicas available to fans. Michael Anthony’s has an official miniature replica of his legendary Jack Daniel's bass, and the model has been newly-revamped for 2016. Michael's Jack Daniel's bass is one of the most recognized and iconic bass guitars in rock ’n’ roll. It was custom-made for Michael after his … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony’s Cranking Up the Heat!
We've got some news for the Michael Anthony fans and the hot sauce connoisseurs out there: Michael has switched to a newer and larger manufacturer and distributor for his entire line of award-winning MAD ANTHONY'S SAUCES. This has brought a couple benefits: - For those of you who wanted more heat, Michael's heard the call and now all of his sauces are even hotter than … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Video Interview with Alex Van Halen & Michael Anthony, 1981
Watch this newly unearthed video interview with Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony filmed at a hotel in Madrid, Spain, during a promotional tour in 1981. The usual shenanigans ensue! … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Jams Van Halen Classics at Mark In The Morning 1st Anniversary Show
We got video of the legendary Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony, performing three Van Halen classics (with Warrant's Robert Mason on vocals) at the Mark In The Morning 1st Anniversary Show which took place Friday night (Feb 26th) at The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. It's great to see and hear Michael doing what he does best! This event was a variety show featuring music, … [Read more...]
Schecter Guitar’s Conversation with Michael Anthony
Schecter Guitars recently sat down with Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Chicken Foot and The Circle to discuss his new Schecter endorsement and custom shop production series signature line. Watch the video above. Shop Mad Anthony shirts & hot sauce … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Addresses Van Halen Rumors
Today on his Facebook page, Michael Anthony addressed rumors that he might be back in Van Halen: I want to clarify some confusion surrounding a recent picture from a video shoot for my new Schecter Signature Bass that will be debuting at NAMM next week. Apparently, because a road case with the name "Van Halen" on it is in the photo (which was taken by someone off to the side … [Read more...]
New ‘Mad Anthony’s Cafe’ Shirts Available
It's been quite a while since Michael Anthony has put out any new Mad Anthony's tees. Well, we can't say that anymore! Grab one or more at Van Halen Store, where they are proud to carry all of Michael's tees, as well as the MAD ANTHONY line of award-winning hot sauces. Mad Anthony's Cafe Rat Rod Shirt L, XL, 2XL $19.95 Mad Anthony's Cafe Athletic Shirt L, XL, … [Read more...]
‘VAN HALEN RISING’ is Coming!
Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal is a new book coming this October that solely focuses on Van Halen’s incredible rise during the ‘70s. We have an advance copy, and trust us — this book is absolutely loaded with wild and interesting details on Van Halen’s beginnings that even the most knowledgeable fans have never heard. It's … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Calls Eddie Van Halen a Liar — Contradicts Himself?
In a recent video, Sammy Hagar goes off on Eddie Van Halen, specifically in response to Eddie's claim in the new Billboard interview that he had to constantly show Michael Anthony what to play on bass. In his two-minute video rant below, Sammy says, "For Eddie to say he had to show him what to play and had to teach him all those songs, that is the biggest line of bullshit … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Michael Anthony!
Happy Birthday, Michael Anthony! Van Halen's bass player of three decades recalls joining Van Halen in 1974: "The very first time I jammed with Eddie and Alex, it was in a little garage in Pasadena," Mike recalled in a Rockline interview on 1/20/92. "The garage was so small I could barely even get what little amp I had in there. And these guys just blew me away, the way they … [Read more...]