It's a fascinating trend: Record sales, specifically vinyl, are soaring. Just like video nearly killed the radio star, CDs nearly killed records. And here we are — in 2025 — with vinyl sales at the highest they've been since, yup, 1984! Old-school albums are flying off the shelves. It's like the '80s all over again. Watch the video below. 'The … [Read more...]
‘It Makes Me LIVID When People Say This Legendary Frontman is a 2nd Rate Singer!’
Today, the Professor of Rock is diving into the solo career of one of rock's most over-the-top frontmen, David Lee Roth. After leaving Van Halen, one of the mightiest rock bands on the planet in 1985, this larger-than-life showman set out to prove he didn't need his former band to make killer rock music. Armed with a supergroup of virtuosos and a stadium-sized ego, he unleashed … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen on Trunk Nation [Video Interview]
Wolfgang Van Halen joined Eddie Trunk to discuss the new Mammoth album and more. Watch the interview, embedded below. Mammoth On Tour:Nov 18 – Cleveland, OH – The AgoraNov 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore DetroitNov 20 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!Nov 22 – Onamia, MN – Grand Casino Mille Lacs Event CenterNov 23 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event CenterNov 25 – Chesterfield, … [Read more...]
Video: Mammoth At House Of Blues Orlando
"We head back to House of Blues Orlando to catch Wolf Van Halen and Mammoth playing a sold-out show with Myles Kennedy and Return To Dust as openers. The building was completely packed out, and Wolf put on an incredible show. This is our experience." … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Is Done Being a ‘Punching Bag’: ‘I’m Not a Kid’
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Wolfgang goes deep on his great new album as Mammoth, (reluctantly) addresses his feud with David Lee Roth, reveals his weight-loss journey, and much more By Brian Hiatt Wolfgang Van Halen, who records as Mammoth, talks about his new album and much more in the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. Listen to the Podcast. "It's as … [Read more...]
Rick Beato Interviews Wolfgang Van Halen
Here's an interview lots of people have been hoping for! Rick Beato sits down with singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen. Wolf shows him how he writes parts (and plays every instrument) for his band Mammoth's new record, The End. Watch the interview, embedded above. Shop EVH Gear at VanHalenStore.com … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Kramer Ad’ Guitar Sells For $2,734,000 At Auction
Eddie Van Halen's iconic ‘Kramer Ad’ electric guitar has sold at auction for $2,734,000, making it one of the most sought-after guitars in history. This remarkable price makes it the sixth most expensive guitar ever sold at a public auction. Sold on October 24. In August, Sotheby's announced it would auction one of the most high-profile Van Halen guitars ever. Built in … [Read more...]
Mammoth’s ‘The End’ Out Now! New Video, Tourdates
Mammoth's new album, The End, is released today! Watch their new video, embedded below. https://Mammoth.lnk.to/TheEndAlbum ON TOUR:Check out The End Tour here: https://mammoth.band Oct 31 – Rancho Mirage, CA - The Show @ Agua CalienteNov 1 – Las Vegas, NV – House of BluesNov 4 – Dallas, TX – House of BluesNov 5 – Houston, TX – House of BluesNov 7 – Lake Buena … [Read more...]
More Van Halen Funk Covers
Some of this shit is surprisingly good! Yes? No?... In any case, here's some wild stuff to listen to before Wolf's third album comes out Friday! … [Read more...]
Van Funk: Reimagining Van Halen Through The Smooth Grooves of Funk!
What happens when the high-energy guitar riffs and iconic anthems of Van Halen get reimagined through the smooth grooves of funk? This AI-generated mashup takes the band’s timeless classics and flips them into a whole new world of rhythm, bass, and groove. If you’ve ever wondered how Eddie Van Halen’s legendary sound would blend with a funk vibe, this is the ultimate “what if” … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen: A Visual Biography’
A new Van Halen book was just published and is now available at Van Halen Store. Here are all the details: Presenting the NEW SOFTCOVER EDITION of Van Halen: A Visual Biography by Martin Popoff, following the now out-of-print hardcover release. (This edition showcases a stunning new cover photo of Eddie Van Halen.) This visually stunning book spans 224 pages. With roughly … [Read more...]
Birthday Bash Videos: Sammy Hagar & Friends Sing Happy Birthday To David Lee Roth + Much More! [Updated]
Updated 10/14/25 with 10/13 videos embedded first. Live from the Cabo Wabo! Sammy's Birthday Bash is underway at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas for four incredible nights on October 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th (his birthday). The band this year is Sammy, Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson, Kenny Aronoff, and several other talented musicians. Each year, the birthday bashes … [Read more...]