For the first time ever, Van Halen is releasing an EXPANDED EDITION of one of their albums! With rarities, promo videos and previously unreleased live footage!! Van Halen’s ninth studio album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, debuted at #1 and stayed there for three weeks during the summer of 1991. It was the third consecutive #1 album from singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Found Closure After Reuniting With Wolfgang Van Halen
While Michael Anthony never had the chance to reconcile with Edward Van Halen, he says he was able to get closure after his recent reunion with Wolfgang Van Halen. "Eddie and I never had a chance to really settle any differences that we had in the past," said Anthony during a recent appearance on the Sally Steele Rocks! Show (video above). "But at the end of 2023 here (in … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen, Foo Fighters’ Pull ‘Eruption’ Prank At Welcome To Rockville Festival
Dave Grohl pulled a fast one on concert fans this weekend with the help of some fast fingers from Wolfgang Van Halen. During the Foo Fighters' appearance on Saturday (May 11) at the Welcome to Rockville concert, Grohl complained to the crowd he never gets the opportunity to play a guitar solo. He then launched into Edward Van Halen's "Eruption". Or so it seemed until cameras … [Read more...]
Gregg Bissonette: ‘Nobody Grooved Like Eddie’
Drummer Gregg Bissonette recently appeared on Final Resonance TV’s Van Halen Stories Podcast to discuss his years playing with David Lee Roth. During the interview, Bissonette covers his time recording the DLR albums Eat 'Em and Smile (1986), Skyscraper (1988), and his final album with Roth - A Little Ain't Enough (1991) produced by Bob Rock. Bissonette also gave insight … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Honored With Star On Hollywod Walk Of Fame
There's a brand new star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and this one is in honor of Sammy Hagar. The star was unveiled during a ceremony held this morning. Hagar, who was joined by many famous friends including Michael Anthony, John Mayer, Chad Smith (Chickenfoot, Red Hot Chili Peppers), and Guy Fieri, thanked many including Eddie Van Halen during his speech. "The idea of … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s ‘Bunny Suit’ Story Gets Animated
Ramses Rios has returned from the Mojo Dojo laboratory with a brand new animated David Lee Roth video! In his latest release, Rios provides animation to Roth's previously told "Bunny Suit" story. It took place during the recording of Van Halen's 2012 album A Different Kind Of Truth. According to Roth, he wasn't allowed into Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood, California … [Read more...]
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Reflects On Van Halen’s Influence
During a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready expressed his love of Van Halen and his chance meeting with Eddie Van Halen. From Ultimate Guitar (contributed to the VHND by Greg Prato): Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready is best known for his Jimi and SRV soloing style played on a variety of battered Strats. So it may come as a … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Recalls Bloody Van Halen Tour Injury
Sammy Hagar recently recounted the time he fractured his tailbone during the opening night of a Van Halen tour. In the latest episode of his "Storytime" series on YouTube, Hagar looked back on the opening night of Van Halen's Monsters Of Rock tour in 1988. During the opening song "Summer Nights", Hagar took a fall backward onto a set of metal stairs and injured his … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony, Green Day Members Perform Van Halen, KISS Hits
Michael Anthony joined Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt on stage this past Saturday (April 20) to perform a few Van Halen classics! Armstrong and Dirnt have a side project called The Coverups, who played a gig at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California. Anthony and The Coverups performed "Dance The Night Away", and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" along with KISS's … [Read more...]
Docuseries To Spotlight Wolfgang Van Halen
Paramount+ announced this week that the groundbreaking docuseries Behind The Music will premiere exclusively on the service next month. Among the new episodes will spotlight Wolfgang Van Halen. Behind The Music will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, May 1 and in the UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Still Open To Performing With David Lee Roth
Michael Anthony says he's still open to collaborating with David Lee Roth. Anthony commented on his current relationship with Roth during a recent Q&A interview at the 2024 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. "The last time I actually spoke with him was when [there was talk] about a possible reunion thing,” said Anthony, referring to the rumored 2021 Van Halen tribute … [Read more...]
Watch: Violinist’s Stunning Version Of Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Eruption’
This violinist is about to blow you away. Watch Nina DiGregorio's new take on Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption." It's an Amazing rendition! Watch the video, embedded above. Here's what she says about it on her YouTube page: "My journey to learn Eruption began a few years ago, when I only had access to a 5-string fretless violin. I learned a small bit of it, and quickly … [Read more...]