Wolfgang Van Halen says he was just waiting for the right moment to insert his dad Eddie's synthesizer into a Mammoth WVH song. That moment arrived with the track "Mr. Ed". Just in case you haven't picked up on it yet, Wolfgang used the original Electro-Harmonix Micro-Synthesizer Eddie used on Van Halen's "Sunday Afternoon In The Park" from Van Halen's 1981 album Fair … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Says There Are A Few More Van Halen Jams In The Vaults
Credit: Mark Weiss There may be a few more completed Sammy-era Van Halen songs left in the 5150 vaults, according to Sammy Hagar. During a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock's Matt Wardlaw, Hagar said, although there isn't much, there are still "a few jams" that remain from his time with the band. One of those songs Hagar cited was a demo recorded during … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Gives Gene Simmons The Middle Finger
Gene Simmons just got a big FU from DLR. Earlier this week Simmons told Rolling Stone that David Lee Roth was no longer on tour opening for KISS, adding that he’s not a fan of the “modern-day Dave”: "It bears noting that during Dave’s heyday, nobody did what he did. He was the ultimate frontman. Not Plant, not Rod Stewart, nobody. He took being a frontman way … [Read more...]
Guitarist John 5 On Unreleased Van Halen-Inspired DLR Track ‘Nothing Could Have Stopped Us’
Guitarist John 5 said there is a Van Halen-inspired track he recorded with David Lee Roth that has yet to be released titled “Nothing Could Have Stopped Us”. During a recent interview with Alabama's AL.com, John 5 revealed some of the details behind the track: Speaking of rock legends, you played guitar on the David Lee Roth solo album “DLR Band.” But … [Read more...]
Van Halen: The Life. The Music. The Joy.
The coveted Van Halen special issue by LIFE is now available at Van Halen Store! Beautifully printed and informative, this “bookazine” is high quality - more like a book than a magazine. Well-written and loaded with amazing color photos - many rare or never-before-seen. This LIFE special issue is 96 pages of pure Van Halen (no ads, or any non-VH content) and will be enjoyed … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH’s Upcoming Whisky A Go-Go Concert Postponed ‘Out Of An Abundance Of Caution’
Mammoth WVH has postponed its concert previously scheduled for tomorrow night (Wednesday, August 18th) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The gig, which was originally scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday (August 18). The concert has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 12th. Wolfgang Van Halen posted the news earlier today via social … [Read more...]
Gene Simmons Confirms: David Lee Roth No Longer On Tour With KISS
Gene Simmons has confirmed to Rolling Stone that David Lee Roth is no longer the supporting act for KISS's rescheduled End Of The Road World Tour dates. Roth had been supporting KISS up until the concert industry shut down due to COVID-19. With KISS about to resume its tour Wednesday night in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Simmons was asked by Rolling Stone's Joseph Hudak if Roth … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH Cancels Two Shows After Touring Personnel Member Tests Positive For COVID-19
Mammoth WVH has cancelled two concerts due to a member of the band's touring personnel testing positive for COVID-19. The band was scheduled to open for Guns N' Roses tonight at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana. The next Mammoth WVH show scheduled for Monday night (August 16) at DICK's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado has also been … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Says Mammoth WVH Is All Live, No Backing Tracks Needed
Wolfgang Van Halen is not a fan of bands who use backing tracks in concert and is making it very clear - Mammoth WVH is one hundred percent live. In a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Wolfgang didn't hold back when asked about bands who allegedly use backing tracks for both vocals and instruments during live shows. "I think it’s a copout to use tracks, unless … [Read more...]
Brian May On Planned ‘Star Fleet’ Reissue, Unheard Eddie Van Halen Solos
Credit: Rudy Childs There may be some unheard Eddie Van Halen recordings in our future, according to Queen's Brian May. During a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock's Matt Wardlaw, May revealed that he plans on reissuing his 1983 EP Star Fleet Project featuring Eddie on guitar. Among the recording session tapes are never-before-heard solos from Eddie. "I … [Read more...]
5150 Slides Are Here For Summer
Slide into comfort in the new 5150 Slides! From the beach to the backyard, to the streets, enjoy them all day long. The contoured footbed cradles and holds your foot in place, while the padded strap feels as good as it looks. And, of course, Eddie Van Halen's eye-catching 5150 graphics and stealth-gray stripes show off your rockin’ style! Just released & shipping now at … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH Plays First Show As Guns N’ Roses Support Act – Video, Photos & Setlist
Mammoth WVH's first stadium gig is in the books! Wolfgang Van Halen and his band performed at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania last night (July 31st). Back in June Wolfgang told Ultimate Classic Rock that the Hersheypark gig reminded him of his first-ever concert as member of Van Halen. That show took place on September 27th, 2007 at Charlotte Bobcats Arena in … [Read more...]