Got a drink in my hand, got my toes in the sand. All I need is some good internet service so I can watch the latest video on Van Halen from the "Professor of Rock"! "The Professor" Adam Reader has just done a deep dive into 1979's Van Halen II album and how it avoided the sophomore jinx. The sophomore jinx is defined as being an instance in which a second, … [Read more...]
Former Eddie Van Halen Guitar Tech Tom Weber On How To Set Up An EVH Frankenstein Guitar [VIDEO]
Wanna learn how to set up your own guitar like Eddie Van Halen's iconic Frankenstein guitar? Who better than Eddie's long-time guitar tech to show you how! Weber, who worked as Eddie's principle guitar technician between 2007 and 2020, recently hosted a video for FiveStarGuitars to show guitarists his tricks of the trade and how he sets up an EVH Frankenstein Custom … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Calls Latest Mammoth WVH Headlining Gig ‘Best Show Yet’, Debuts New Song ‘As Long As You’re Not You’ [UPDATED VIDEO]
Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth WVH took advantage of a night off between gigs opening for Guns N’ Roses with a performance at Cleveland’s House of Blues this past weekend. The band premiered three songs (including one brand new track), during what Wolfgang later called the band’s “best show yet”. Saturday night’s show was Mammoth WVH’s third overall headlining gig … [Read more...]
Latest Bill McClintock/Van Halen Mashup Has Cheatin’ Hearts Jumpin’
Ow, oh! Hey you! Who said that?! It's Wild Bill McClintock and he's back in town with another Van Halen mashup! McClintock has a popular YouTube channel featuring several of his own personally crafted mashups from a slew of classic rock artists including a handful from Van Halen. His most recent may be his most unusual yet. He matched up David Lee Roth's original vocal … [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...]
Billy Sheehan On ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ Tour Bass/Guitar Duel With Steve Vai: ‘Dave Said It Should Be Like A Tractor Pull’
If you were fortunate enough to attend one of David Lee Roth’s concerts 35 summers ago, you’ll likely remember the epic onstage bass/guitar duel between bassist Billy Sheehan and guitarist Steve Vai. Then again, if you were at one of the first few shows, odds are you didn’t see it at all and Sheehan can explain why. During a recent appearance on the podcast Breaking … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar On Adding Van Halen Songs To Upcoming Setlists, The Story Behind ‘Poundcake’
Sammy Hagar continues to promise a setlist heavy on Van Halen songs during his upcoming concerts. During a recent Instagram live chat with The Washington Post's Geoff Edgers, Hagar said he and Circle bandmate Michael Anthony have been adding more and more songs from Hagar's time in Van Halen to upcoming shows. "We're goin' heavy on Van Hagar lately," said Hagar. … [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...]
Van Halen Stories: ‘Nashville Eruption’ November 9th, 1978
Every fan has their story to tell. We know you've got yours. We certainly have ours. It's the story of the very first time you witnessed Van Halen perform live. The YouTube channel Final Resonance TV has recently launched a series titled "Van Halen Stories". For the debut episode guest Mike Simmons of Blackbird Rentals in Nashville, Tennessee recalled his first-ever Van … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH’s Second Concert – Exclusive Photos & Video
Wolfgang Van Halen's band, MAMMOTH WVH, performed their second-ever show tonight at the ROCHAUS in West Dundee, IL. Tickets (via MammothWVH.com) sold out immediately. Wolf and the gang performed twelve of the fourteen songs on their debut album. VH enthusiast Jim Warnstedt - a longtime friend of VHND's - was there, and reports to VHND headquarters: "What a show! They … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen’s First Solo Concert! Photos & Video
Wolfgang Van Halen's first-ever solo concert was tonight! His band, MAMMOTH WVH, performed a "Secret Show" at The Bottleneck club in Lawrence, Kansas. Wednesday, July 27th. Wolf posted the news to his Twitter page just a day ago. The show sold out quickly: Wolf and the gang performed their debut album in its entirety! Plus two additional original songs... "Talk & … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar To Add ‘Balance’ Deep Track To Playlist, Posts Rare ’95 Live Clip
Sammy Hagar has another surprise in store for Van Halen fans. Shortly after revealing he will play the band's 1988 album OU812 in its entirety in Las Vegas, he has added an "almost forgotten" deep cut from Van Halen's 1995 album Balance. In a recent post to his and Michael Anthony's Van Halen/Other Half Facebook page, Hagar shared a live clip of Van Halen performing the song … [Read more...]