Wolfgang Van Halen recently showcased his father's famous Frankenstein guitar. He joined Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett on his podcast “Shred with Shifty”. During the interview, Wolfgang brought out Edward's famous red, black, and white guitar when discussing its history. From Shred with Shifty: The well-known heir of rock royalty breaks down his own takes on his … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony Discuss Van Halen’s ‘5150’ Creation
In a newly released video, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony look back on the making of the Van Halen album released 38 years ago this week - 5150. Hagar posted the video, which you can watch above, along with his and Anthony's thoughts on the album: "You can hear the joy we had making this record when you listen back even now. You had four talented people on the same page, … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Gets Up For New Cover Of ‘Jump’
There's a new cover of Van Halen's "Jump" and this version's got David Lee Roth up. About a month ago, solo artist Alex Melton recorded an "Acoustic Alt-Pop Indie Rock Cover" of Van Halen's number one single from 1984. Today, Roth showed his approval by uploading a video featuring Melton's version, which you can see above. In it is archival footage of Roth and his late … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa on How Edward Van Halen Achieved ‘Brown Sound’
During a recent interview, guitarist Joe Bonamassa was asked how Edward Van Halen created his now famous "brown sound". Below is an article rock journalist/author Greg Prato has shared with the Van Halen News Desk including Bonamassa's comments on Edward's iconic sound and the multiple factors that went into achieving it. This comes from the website … [Read more...]
Could A ‘Van Halen Rising’ Movie Be Coming?
News broke today about the possibility of a movie based on the highly acclaimed book by Greg Renoff - Van Halen Rising - the book that charts the iconic band's journey from Pasadena locals to rock legends. What the chances are it'll happen, we don't know yet. But it's possible. Renoff has posted an update to Facebook: Some exciting news broke today, about me and my book … [Read more...]
Hagar & Anthony On Top Live Songs From ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’
In the latest video to celebrate the release of The Collection II box set, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony name the biggest live tracks from For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Hagar posted the video (above) along with a few additional comments: "This was the first record We actually took our time to write and record. I think pound for a pound, or song for a song, it might be … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Wanted To Manage Tesla, Says Bassist Brian Wheat
Tesla bassist Brian Wheat says David Lee Roth not only wanted Tesla to open for him back in 1987, he also wanted to manage the band. After a series of dates supported by Cinderella during the second half of 1986, Roth tapped Tesla to open for the Eat 'Em And Smile band in January and February of '87. Roth had picked the band after seeing the video for "Modern Day Cowboy", … [Read more...]
Idaho Glass Artist Reimagines Iconic Van Halen Guitar
Eddie Van Halen's creative inspiration has reached artists of all kinds, not just musicians. Case in point: Idaho glass artist Cameron Davenport, who has reimagined Eddie's iconic Frankenstrat guitar into glass. In the video above posted to YouTube by Idaho news outlet KREM 2 News, Davenport shares the process behind creating the famous red-black-white guitar, which is in … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Childhood Friend Recalls Eddie Van Halen’s Early Years
In an exclusive interview with the Van Halen News Desk's Jeff Goebel, Eddie Van Halen’s childhood friend Tom Broderick revealed private moments with Eddie and Van Halen from 1968 to 2019. Tom’s older brothers Rob and Rick were the first to meet Eddie doing paper routes in the Pasadena area they lived at. Rob, a drummer, even jammed with Eddie in the summer of 1968. The rare … [Read more...]
Jason Becker & Friends Release New Song ‘Some Assembly Required’
Jason Becker has released a brand new song with the help of some fellow talented friends called "Some Assembly Required". From Jason Becker's YouTube Channel: Guitar Heroes appear On “Some Assembly Required” To benefit The Jason Becker Special Needs Trust Nita Strauss and fiancé Josh Villalta have assembled an all star cast of musicians to play on a new track, “Some … [Read more...]
Bill McClintock’s Latest Mashup: Van Halen Meets The Miracles
Do you believe in Van Miracles? Our favorite mix masher Bill McClintock has returned with a brand new mashup! For his latest project, McClintock took music of The Miracles "Love Machine" and combined it with the isolated vocals of David Lee Roth from Van Halen's "Unchained" (with a few nods to "Beautiful Girls"). Mix in Eddie Van Halen's guitar solo from "Feel Your Love … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Hot For Teacher’ Video Location Tour
The Van Halen News Desk's Jeff Goebel recently made a trip to Los Angeles, California, on the trail of the hottest site in Van Halen history - the "Hot For Teacher" video filming location! In the video below, Goebel takes us on a tour inside John Marshall High School located in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles. Goebel and his guest gives us a then-and-now look at the … [Read more...]