This is awesome. Watch this fun video montage of many VAN HALEN songs and references in the movies. A MUST-SEE! Creator Brian Bernhardt: "This is a fairly thorough compilation of Van Halen references that have appeared in movies over the years. Hope fans of the band enjoy it! I know there are other references out their that I did not include. Here's to Van Halen!!!!" Movies … [Read more...]
When Eddie Van Halen & Michael Jackson Performed “Beat It” Onstage (Video & Photos)
Eddie Van Halen once joined Michael Jackson onstage. Watch the video of the unrehearsed performance, above. It was this weekend in 1984, when two gigantic musical acts rolled through on Texas. Michael Jackson kicked off three nights at Texas Stadium, with Eddie Van Halen joining him onstage during the first night. Eddie was unable to join him on the next two nights, as Van … [Read more...]
Video Interview: Wolfgang Van Halen
While he may be the newest member, he also has the most fascinating story; being brought on to play bass for the Tremonti tour at a moment's notice! Mr. Wolfgang Van Halen is sitting down with FRET12 on the road to give you the full story. Wolfgang goes into his story of how he got his start in music, starting first with drums, then moving on to guitar, then to bass. Ever … [Read more...]
“As Is” & “Light Up The Sky” Performed During Soundcheck (Video with Soundboard Audio)
Here's a video that we're rarely given the chance to see. This is part of Van Halen's soundcheck in Greensboro, NC on April 21st. Filmed soundchecks are very few, and this one is extra special, as the fan-filmed footage is now synched with a separate IEM (inner ear monitor) audio recording, which is a high quality SOUNDBOARD audio! It's always interesting to hear Van Halen … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 6 (Video)
The sixth and latest in a series of “interview” videos from Van Halen features Ed, Al and Dave sittin' around, shootin' the shit. Off the cuff and no editing. These guys have a LOT of amazing shared history together. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 5 (Video)
The fifth and latest in a series of "interview" videos from Van Halen features Ed, Al and Dave sitting on stools around the camera talking about the good old days. This segment, which covers their earliest musical influences, starts off with the guys talking about the first record they ever bought. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 3 (Video)
This is the third video interview from Van Halen which features the founding members of the band talking about what it was like before they skyrocketed onto the scene in 1978. You can really appreciate the history they have with each other as they share stories about getting started as a band, their unique perspective and experiences, and really get to see the passion they have … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 2 (Video)
The long-silent Van Halen is giving us another rare glimpse of the band behind the curtain! The band has just released another video with more fascinating interviews with the three founders of the band. Anyone worried about the tensions within Van Halen should have their fears erased by this. There's a real brotherhood and shared history that's very apparent here between David … [Read more...]
The Van Halen Brothers Interviewed About Their Childhood By David Lee Roth
Video Interview with Ted Templeman
“I’ve worked with such legendary guitar players as Allan Holdsworth, Ronnie Montrose, Eric Clapton, Lowell George and Steve Vai, but none of them come close to having Ed’s [Eddie Van Halen's] fantastic combination of chops and musicianship. I rank him along with Charlie Parker and Art Tatum as one of the three greatest musicians of my lifetime. Unfortunately, I don’t think Ed … [Read more...]
Interview: Engineer Behind 5150 studios, George Saer
In the 25th episode of Pensado's Place, the engineer behind Van Halen's 5150 studios, George Saer, talks about his career and share insights about working with Eddie Van Halen. The Van Halen talk starts at 17:17 into it. A rare glimpse into the inner workings of the creative and recording process at 5150. With Van Halen working on a new album right now, it's a good time to … [Read more...]
Video Interview: Michael Anthony
From BASS FRONTIERS: It is impossible to tell you how cool we feel to have this video interview with none other than Michael Anthony! Currently the bassist for supergroup Chickenfoot (with Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith, and Joe Satriani), but best known as a founding member of Van Halen, Michael is one of the most loved and revered rock bassists out there. Period. If nothing … [Read more...]