From Mad Anthony's Cafe: Whew, is it Holiday season again already?? I hope all of you had a great year and are ready to finish it off in grand style!! First, I want to wish everyone out there "Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year"!! Party hard, but party safe. Second, I want to update you on the status of "Chickenfoot." Chad and I just got back this week from recording … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony
VHND’s exclusive interview with Michael Anthony (Complete)
The final two segments are up of our exclusive interview with Michael Anthony, which was conducted in October, 2008. Below are all 8 segments. We hope you enjoy the interview. Part 1, Chickenfoot: Part 2, VH Bootlegs & Unreleased footage: Part 3, Van Halen: Part 4, Van Halen, continued Part 5, The internet, newest VH books, Michael's … [Read more...]
VHND’s exclusive interview with Michael Anthony, Parts 5 & 6
Here's the next two parts of our exclusive interview with Michael Anthony, conducted last month in Cabo. Parts 1 & 2 were posted a couple weeks ago, here. Parts 3 & 4 were posted last week, here. The final two segments will be posted in a few days. Enjoy. Part 5: The Internet, the Newest VH Books, Basses: Part 6: Hot Sauce, Mad Anthony Xpress: … [Read more...]
VHND’s exclusive interview with Michael Anthony, Parts 3 & 4
Here's the next two parts of our exclusive interview with Michael Anthony, conducted last month in Cabo. Parts 1 & 2 were posted a couple weeks ago, here. Parts 4 & 5 will be posted next week. Enjoy. Part 3: Van Halen (9:35) Part 4: Van Halen, continued (8:34) … [Read more...]
VHND’s Exclusive Interview with Michael Anthony (Complete)
Here's our complete exclusive interview with Michael Anthony, conducted last month in Cabo (Oct, 2008). All 8 parts are embedded below, for your listening pleasure... When we announced that we were going to have an exclusive interview with ex-Van Halen bass player, Michael Anthony, we asked people to give us their questions to use in the interview for Michael . This led to … [Read more...]
Rockin’ Cabo!
Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash 2008 "Where the land ends and the party begins"... Written by: Jeff & Beth Welcome to the Van Halen News Desk's HUGE "Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash" write-up, which features our review of the bash, as well as PHOTO galleries, VIDEOS of Sammy and Van Halen playing the bashes, and newly imported Cabo Wabo merchandise! Enjoy! For those of you who … [Read more...]
School Of Rock with Michael Anthony
From: Mad Anthony Cafe: (NOTE: Video & other photos from this are no longer online) Mad Anthony was a special guest of the Paul Green School of Rock when they performed a Van Halen tribute concert at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA on October 4. Michael joined the students to jam on two hard rocking songs from VH's 1978 debut album - "I'm the One" and "Atomic … [Read more...]
YOUR QUESTIONS for Michael Anthony
The Van Halen News Desk will be conducting an exclusive interview with Michael Anthony in the very near future and this is your chance to ask the questions. Feel free to submit your own questions to be used in the interview with the legendary Van Halen bass player! Simply add your question to the Comments section below. We'll pick the best and ask them during the interview. … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Chad Smith form Supergroup
For months now, news and rumors have been leaking out about a new band being formed featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith. The rumors of the supergroup are indeed true, although the rumors about the band's name being either "Chickenfoot", or "HSAS", are false. The real name of the band is being kept a secret, for now. Earlier this year, they … [Read more...]
“Cosmic Universal Fashion” – the new video from Sammy & Michael
There's a new video for Sammy's new song "Cosmic Universal Fashion." It's pretty much an updated version of Van Halen's "Right Now" video, and it features Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony. Very cool! This song is from Hagar's upcoming CD of the same name, due for release in October. … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony autograph session Friday, Aug. 22nd, at The Rock and Roll Emporium
Michael Anthony will be signing autographs at The Rock and Roll Emporium, 205 Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach Friday, August 22, 2008 at 5pm. Best know for his work as a founding member with Van Halen, Michael Anthony is currently promoting his newest projects including his line of tasty extra-hot sauces, and his collectible miniature replicas of his signature basses. … [Read more...]
Update on Sammy Hagar’s new CD, with new video footage
Sammy Hagar is finishing up his new CD, entitled, "Cosmic Universe Fashion", and he hopes it will be ready for release in October. Most songs were recorded with his regular band, the Waboritas, but at least one song, "Loud", includes special guests - Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, Guns 'n' Roses), Billy Duffy (The Cult), and Michael Anthony (Van Halen). All songs are recorded … [Read more...]