Last night, David Lee Roth released a new studio version of Van Halen's 1984 classic ‘Panama', with no description other than the title, "Roth lives! Panama – David Lee Roth studio live”. Fans online have been debating when it was recorded, who is playing on it, etc. Well, we've got the scoop, straight from the Mojo Dojo: On May 3, 2022 the Roth band went into Henson … [Read more...]
‘ED by ZLOZ: Edward Van Halen Photographs by Neil Zlozower’ Hardcover Book Released
This is it! The BIGGEST & BEST hardcover coffee table photo book of Eddie Van Halen ever published. The long-awaited ED by ZLOZ, by legendary photographer Neil Zlozower, is being released right now, and it's packed with photos you won't find anywhere else. None of them appear in either of his previous Van Halen books, and the vast majority have never before been … [Read more...]
City Of Pasadena To Officially Dedicate Park Stage To Van Halen Next Month
Credit: Neil Zlozower The City of Pasadena will officially unveil "Van Halen Stage" in the new Playhouse Village Park on Saturday, September 10. From Pasadena Now: Pasadena’s favorite rock and roll sons will be honored on Saturday, September 10, when the City of Pasadena dedicates the new Playhouse Village Park and the Van Halen Stage in the Playhouse District. A … [Read more...]
Sammy Says Eddie Came To Him In A Dream To Write New Song
Sammy Hagar told Ultimate Classic Rock Eddie Van Halen recently came to him in a dream and the two wrote a brand-new song together. "About two months ago, I had this dream and Eddie came," Hagar told UCR. "We were in a room like this, [with] a bunch of people around. It was just like he'd been gone. It was not like he was passed, but he had just been out of my life and we … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH To Hit The Road With Alter Bridge In 2023
Mammoth WVH have announced a 2023 North American tour with Alter Bridge. The 30-city tour will be split up into two legs. The first begins on January 25th in Tampa, Florida, and runs through February 18th in Chicago. Following a short break, the bands return on March 10th in Quapaw, Oklahoma, with the tour finishing up on April 1st in Highland, California. In addition to … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Donates Painting To Charity Auction
An original, signed David Lee Roth painting is now up for auction. Roth recently donated one of his paintings (above) to the New York-based Charitybuzz, an internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through online charity auctions with celebrities and brands. Biddings for Roth's painting titled "Boom Shaka-Laka-Laka" will run until September 6th at 4:00 … [Read more...]
WATCH: Sammy Hagar & The Circle Release Video For New Single ‘Pump It Up’
Sammy Hagar & The Circle have released another track from their upcoming album 'Crazy Times'. The band's cover of Elvis Costello's "Pump It Up" comes with an official video posted to Hagar's YouTube channel. 'Crazy Times' (due out September 30) features Hagar and his Circle bandmates Michael Anthony (bass), Vic Johnson (guitar) and Jason Bonham (drums) and was produced … [Read more...]
Ted Nugent On Eddie’s Musical Genius & Achieving Sobriety
Ted Nugent reflected on his friendship with Eddie Van Halen during an appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation" today (August 11). "What a great man he was," Nugent told host Eddie Trunk. "What a force to reckon with, how he enriched our lives with his musical genius." Nugent also took the opportunity to clear the air regarding claims that Nugent was envious of Eddie. … [Read more...]
WATCH: Van Halen Fan Performs Classical Fingerstyle Guitar Cover Of ‘Love Walks In’
Eddie Van Halen's music has touched the lives of many people in many ways, some in ways we may not have ever expected. This fan's classical fingerstyle guitar interpretation of "Love Walks In" is one that is sure to tug on the heart strings. Musician William Wilson has created the video tribute above for his oldest son Tad as he is ready to move on to adulthood. William is … [Read more...]
Dutch Abstract Art, Pasadena Hot Rods & Punk Rock Guitars: The Origins Of Eddie’s Striped ‘Frankenstrat’ Design
Credit: Bill O'Leary Eddie Van Halen's classic red, black and white striped guitar affectionally named "Frankenstrat" may be the most recognizable instrument in music history. Rock journalist and author Greg Prato has shared an article he wrote for AllMusic with the Van Halen News Desk that digs deep into the origins of the guitar design. By Greg … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Announce New Album ‘Crazy Times’, Release Title Track
Sammy Hagar & The Circle have released a brand new single titled "Crazy Times". It's the title track to the band's brand-new album due out September 30. Hagar is once again teamed up with his Circle bandmates Michael Anthony (bass), Vic Johnson (guitar) and Jason Bonham (drums) for an album that was produced by Dave Cobb in Nashville's legendary RCA Studio A. "Going … [Read more...]
WATCH: David Lee Roth ‘Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway’ Official Video
The official video for David Lee Roth's latest single "Nothing Cold Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway" has been released. The video, created by Roth's guitarist John 5 along with Mike Savage of Vision Savage Media, includes vintage photos and video of Van Halen during their early days as they quickly rose to fame and acclaim. It was first posted by John 5 Friday (July 29). … [Read more...]