Midnight Phil reviews Chickenfoot's second album, "Chickenfoot III". You can also watch his “A Different Kind of Truth" Album Review Video and his Van Halen Retrospective Video. … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony Talks Van Halen in New Interview
The American Rock Scene got a chance to talk via phone today with the hot-sauce makin’, hot-rod buildin’, hot-bass playin’ Michael Anthony from Chickenfoot and once upon a time, Van Halen. Most of the interview is about Chickenfoot and some of his passions away from the music. We've got the little bit of Van Halen talk transcribed right here: Compare playing with Joe … [Read more...]
New Mad Anthony Tees
Mad Anthony's Cafe has whipped up two new tasty tees that you can grab at Van Halen Store: Mad Anthony's Cafe Blue Shirt S, M, L, XL, XXL $19.95 Mad Anthony's "Open All Night" Shirt S, M, L, XL, XXL $19.95 View all Michael Anthony's Mad Anthony shirts & award-winning hot sauce at Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
Rockin’ Cabo 2011: Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash Recap
Welcome to the Van Halen News Desk’s “Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash 2011” recap, which features setlists of all 4 of the wild concerts, videos of the outdoor concert, and newly imported Cabo Wabo merchandise. Enjoy! Van Halen News Desk staff once again attended the annual Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. As always, a couple thousand … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Joins ROTUS For Special Treat at the Cabo Wabo Cantina
During the week of Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash celebration in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, lucky fans had the opportunity to see a special show at the Cabo Wabo Cantina on On October 12, 2011. This "bonus show" featured an up and coming act "ROTUS". Rotus is a band out of Southern California featuring Sean Hall (Lead Vocals & Guitar), David Soria (Bass) & Billy Becerra … [Read more...]
Mad Anthony Cafe Shirts Available
Did you happen to catch the live webcast concert that Chickenfoot performed last night? Michael Anthony was wearing one of those sweet Mad Anthony Cafe "Skull & Peppers" shirts which are available at VanHalenStore.com. They're available in black, grey, and a black longsleeve. Sizes M, L, XL, & XXL. Mad Anthony Skull & Peppers Tee, Black $19.95 M, L, … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony: “I Was Really Given Total Freedom” on “III”
From UltimateClassicRock.com: The last time we spoke with legendary Chickenfoot bassist Michael Anthony a few months ago, we hadn’t heard the band’s new album ‘III,’ which vocalist Sammy Hagar describes as “the best record I’ve ever made.” Now that we’ve listened to (and reviewed) it, the record certainly lives up to Hagar’s hype, and we were happy to get a chance … [Read more...]
The VHND Album Review: “Chickenfoot III”
Chickenfoot, the supergroup of Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith, released their self-titled debut album in 2009 — a solid, hard-rocking, good-time album, with several key tracks that most anyone who liked the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen would probably enjoy, including “Soap on a Rope,” “Down the Drain,” "Sexy Little Thing," “Get It Up,” “Turnin’ Left” … [Read more...]
Van Halen Retrospective (Parts 1 & 2)
Earlier this summer, we featured Part 1 of Midnight Phil's two part Van Halen Retrospective. We're glad to say that Part 2 is finished! A message from Midnight Phil to VHND readers: "Thanks for all the amazing feedback on Part 1 of the Van Halen Retrospective! Part 2 was tricky, because it involved discussing some of the more frustrating things about the band's history … [Read more...]
Video Interview: Michael Anthony
From BASS FRONTIERS: It is impossible to tell you how cool we feel to have this video interview with none other than Michael Anthony! Currently the bassist for supergroup Chickenfoot (with Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith, and Joe Satriani), but best known as a founding member of Van Halen, Michael is one of the most loved and revered rock bassists out there. Period. If nothing … [Read more...]
“Chickenfoot III” Details, Track Listing Revealed
Chickenfoot - Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar - Announce More Details Including Track Listing and Correct Album Name "Chickenfoot III" for Much Anticipated Forthcoming Album Due Out September 27th From eOne Music "Chickenfoot III" Follows Up a Debut Award-Winning Gold Album and a Successful Cross Country Tour LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2011 … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot “Big Foot” Teaser & Michael Anthony Interview
UPDATED: A longer teaser of "Big Foot" has been added. Attention Foot Soldiers...Get Your Boots On! The First Single "BIG FOOT" release date 08.02.11 CHICKENFOOT III album release date on 09.27.11. Michael Anthony talked to MusicRadar.com about basses, amps, and background vocals on Chickenfoot's upcoming album. Anthony said that his vocals are featured more … [Read more...]