Guitarist John 5 says he'd like to rework some of the songs he recorded with David Lee Roth in 2007, only this time with an old-school Van Halen edge. "I'd love to do some [of those] songs "Fair Warning" style," John 5 said during a recent interview on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk". "Heavy, distorted guitars, and riffs, and solos, and all that cool stuff but...I … [Read more...]
Roth Keeping ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ Off Streaming Platforms
Wolfgang Van Halen says David Lee Roth is preventing Van Halen's 2012 album A Different Kind Of Truth from returning to streaming platforms. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Wolfgang was asked if he knew why ADKOT disappeared from all streaming services. "Yes. The contract ran out on putting it up on streaming services," replied … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Recalls The Work Hard, Play Hard Van Halen Years
Sammy Hagar says the success of his tenure with Van Halen was due to an intense work ethic led by the Van Halen brothers Eddie and Alex. But that didn't mean the band didn't find time to play as hard as they worked. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Hagar looked back on all four studio albums he recorded with Van Halen, the last being … [Read more...]
Sammy & Eddie Get Candid In Part 2 Of ’87 Guitar Player Interview
Jas Obrecht dropped part two of his in-depth interview with Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen from 1987! This is the second part of my July 14, 1987, joint interview with Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar. This interview took place on the patio of Sammy’s spacious home in Mill Valley, California. As mentioned in the intro to Part 1, at the time of this interview Sammy had … [Read more...]
The Instant Magic Of Van Halen’s ‘5150’
In a new video to mark the release of The Collection II box set, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony reminisced about the first Sammy-era Van Halen album - 5150. Hagar posted the video (above) along with a few additional comments: "Very rarely do you meet with someone, and something creative and magical happens. This is what happened when Sammy entered 5150 studio and started … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Drops New Tune ‘The S— That Killed Elvis’ In Both Acoustic & Electric Flavors
David Lee Roth released a new song today called "The Shit That Killed Elvis" in both electric and acoustic versions. The song comes from Roth's 2007 recordings dubbed "The California Sessions" by guitarist John 5, who also teamed up with Roth for the songs "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar and Grill", "Low-Rez Sunset", "Giddy-Up!", "Alligator Pants", "Pointing at the Moon", … [Read more...]
Congrats, Wolfgang & Andraia Van Halen!
HUGE CONGRATS to Wolfgang and Andraia, who got married Sunday! We wish them a lifetime of happiness together. People.com has the exclusive. Wolfgang Van Halen Marries Andraia Allsop in Intimate Wedding at Their LA Home – All the Exclusive Details! The son of Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli tied the knot with his long time love in the couple's living room in … [Read more...]
Get Your Groove On with ‘Mambo Dave’!
There's a party at The Mojo Dojo in honor of David Lee Roth! The Mojo Dojo Channel is celebrating Dave's birthday with a new video titled "Mambo Dave". Artist Ramses Rios delivers a short but sweet video designed to get everyone on the dance floor. Well, waddaya waitin' for? DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH DAVE! From Ramses Rios: Party at The Mojo Dojo, with a little … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Diamond David Lee Roth!
David Lee Roth's two-page spread inside the Fair Warning tourbook. A real rock 'n' roll superhero! Happy Birthday, Diamond Dave! Born to Nathan and Sybil Roth on born October 10, 1954 in Bloomington, IN. Just a little over twenty years later, David Lee Roth would begin his reign as one of the world's most well-known rock frontmen and one of the best entertainers … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Immortalized With 1978-Era Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
Edward Van Halen scored a couple of unexpected number-one hits recently. Not with a new song, but with a couple of HOT new collectibles... the guitar god has been immortalized with his own Funko POP vinyl figure - not once, but twice! Wolfgang announced the original Eddie Van Halen Funko Pop two years ago. “Dad signed off on this Funko way back in 2019 and it's wonderful to … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Remembers Dad Eddie: ‘I Love You, Pop’
Wolfgang Van Halen has posted a message to his father Eddie, who passed away three years ago today: It’s been three years and I still can’t believe it. No happy moment in my life goes by without a painful ache, knowing I can’t share it with you. I wish you were here. I love you, Pop. Wolfgang posted the message on his official Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Shares Emotional Tribute To Brother Eddie
Alex Van Halen has posted a message to his brother Eddie, who passed away three years ago today: Only those who risk going too far can possibly find how far one can go. - TS Eliot Ed, you were a brave motherfucker. Love you. Miss you. - The VH Family #VanHalenForever Alex posted the message on his official Instagram account. … [Read more...]