The season finale of Modern Drummer's 'Metal Sticks' delivers an extraordinary and rare conversation with Alex Van Halen. In this exclusive episode, Alex joins hosts Nicko McBrain and David Frangioni for a wide-ranging discussion that offers a unique window into his world. Alex shares what he's been up to, reflects on the Van Halen albums, revisits some of his drum setups … [Read more...]
Vinyl Record Sales Highest Since 1984
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...]
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...]
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...]
The Tequila Heist: How Thieves Stole 24,000 Bottles of Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequila
Two truckloads of Sammy Hagar's tequila vanished last year. It shed light on a growing new crime. Trucks carrying Santo Tequila, a brand founded by former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and Food Network host Guy Fieri, vanished last year. This is how the sophisticated highway heist was pulled off. Watch the 60-Minute segment, embedded above, and the Fox News video, … [Read more...]
Van Halen Mashup: Van Summer – “I’ll Wait for Bad Girls”
Enjoy the latest Bill McClintock Van Halen mashup! Music featured in this mashup: Van Halen - I'll Wait Donna Summer - Bad Girls David Lee Roth - Ladies' Night in Buffalo? (Steve Vai) Ozzy Osbourne - Breaking All the Rules (Zakk Wylde) *Additional David-Lee-Rothing brought to you by Yankee Rose, Panama, Runnin' With the Devil, and Everybody Wants … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Shares Video of Van Halen’s 1995 Performance During Denver Blizzard
Thirty years ago this week, Van Halen performed during a surprise snowstorm in Denver! Those who were there will never forget it. To commemorate the occasion, Sammy Hagar has just uploaded a two-minute video teaser from the band's own video recording of the show! (Watch it, embedded above). Sammy Hagar posted this today on social media: Sammy: "I'll never forget … [Read more...]
Mammoth: ‘I Really Wanna’ (Official Video)
“I Really Wanna” is the latest song debuted by Wolfgang Van Halen's band, MAMMOTH, to tease his forthcoming studio album, The End. Set for release on October 24, the record will be the third full-length album since forming the Mammoth project in 2020, and continues Wolfgang’s trend of recording all the instruments and vocals himself. Watch the new song’s … [Read more...]
Watch: Van Halen 1980 World Invasion Tour Video Upgrade
A rare, audience-filmed video of Van Halen performing during the 1980 World Invasion Tour has recently resurfaced with upgraded quality (scanned straight from the 8mm masters). This show started circulating years ago, but was pretty blurry. And then in 2022, a clearer upgrade surfaced. Now, we have a much cleaner version of the band performing live in front of a packed St. … [Read more...]