Valerie Bertinelli shared her regrets and joys regarding Van Halen past and present during a recent appearance on "The View". Bertinelli, who has written extensively about her marriage to Eddie in her new memoir titled Enough Already, said the reason for their divorce in 2007 was mainly due to his abuse of drugs and alcohol. It was a world she didn't want her son Wolfgang … [Read more...]
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WATCH: Speed Drawing Of Eddie Van Halen
The Eddie Van Halen tributes continue and it's not just from musicians. Diego Marinho - a freelance freehand and realism drawing artist from Brazil - has released a video featuring his recreation of a classic Eddie photo taken by Neil Zlozower. Here's what Diego posted (translated from Portugues to English) along with the video, which you can watch above: 01/26/1955 - … [Read more...]
Oh, Baby, Please!!!! Check Out Annihilator’s Smokin’ Cover Of ‘Romeo Delight’!
The Canadian thrash metal band Annihilator has just released a cover of Van Halen's "Romeo Delight". Grab your whiskey, find somebody to squeeze and turn the volume up! The track, which also features Dave Lombardo (Slayer) on drums and Stu Block (Iced Earth, Into Eternity) on vocals, is included on Annihilator's album due out February 18th titled Metal II . As you'll hear, … [Read more...]
Start Of Mammoth WVH/Dirty Honey Tour Delayed, New Dates Added
The upcoming Mammoth WVH/Dirty Honey co-headlining North American tour will kick off one month later than planned. Both bands announced this morning that the "Young Guns Tour" will begin on February 20th instead of January 18th due to "an abundance of caution regarding the recent COVID surge". All shows previously scheduled from February 20th through March 5th will remain … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Names The 11 Albums That Changed His Life, Includes Two From Van Halen
Credit: Neil Zlozower Wolfgang Van Halen has come up with 11 albums that have changed his life and two of them come from Van Halen. In a recent interview with Louder's Dave Everley, Wolfgang picked a list of albums (in no particular order, according to Wolfgang) that have shaped his musical path so far and included 1981's Fair Warning and 1995's Balance. Here's … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s First Two Vegas Shows Canceled
David Lee Roth's first two scheduled shows in Las Vegas have been canceled due to COVID-related concerns. From Las Vegas television network KTNV: David Lee Roth's shows at House of Blues this weekend have been canceled according to a press release sent to 13 Action News.The shows were sold out.The statement sent on behalf of the venue stated:“Due to unforeseen … [Read more...]
Carmine Appice On Eddie & Alex Van Halen’s Love For The Band Cactus
Credit: Neil Zlozower Legendary drummer Carmine Appice is probably best known for his work with Vanilla Fudge and Rod Stewart but there were no bigger fans of his band Cactus than Eddie & Alex Van Halen. Cactus formed out of Long Island, New York in 1969 and featured Appice on drums, former Vanilla Fudge bandmate Tim Bogert on bass, Jim McCarty (Mitch Ryder's … [Read more...]
Deconstructing Classic Van Halen: Isolated Tracks
Wanna hear "Hear About It Later" in a way you've never heard it before? Want just that tribal beat of "Everybody Wants Some!!"? Are ya hot for Eddie's guitar licks only on "Hot For Teacher"? Then you gotta check out these videos! The YouTube channel Isolated Tracks is created by musician, sound technician and DJ Fatih Günes. He's just released eight classic Van Halen tracks … [Read more...]
A Video Tour Of Alex Van Halen’s Drum Sets Through The Years
Credit: Neil Zlozower The YouTube channel 65 Drums has gone back through the legendary career of Alex Van Halen to highlight each and every drum set he used from his early pre-fame days right through to 2012's A Different Kind of Truth! Here's the complete video with a chapter breakdown below: CHAPTERS Early Years :44Bands Leading To Van Halen 1:41Early 70s … [Read more...]
Sunset Sound Roundtable: Alex Van Halen Can Bring The Swing!
Credit: Neil Zlozower Alice Cooper drummer Glen Sobel gave it up to the "King of Swing" Alex Van Halen during a recent visit to Sunset Sound Studios. During his roundtable interview with Sunset Sound Recorders host Drew Dempsey, Sobel was asked why Van Halen's "I'm The One" is such an important song. "[Because] it swings," said Sobel of the song recorded at Sunset … [Read more...]
Van Halen Holiday Light Tributes [VIDEO]
Credit: Jeffrey Sprigg (YouTube) ‘Tis the season for fans to celebrate the holidays with the music of Van Halen! Check out these videos posted over the years by some very creative fans who synched up the music of Van Halen with homes that “light up the sky!”. LIGHT ‘EM UP!!! by W0000DSTOCK (2010): A short but sweet video featuring the opening to Van Halen's "Right … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Dedicates New Song To Residents Affected By Kentucky Tornadoes [VIDEO]
David Lee Roth has released a new song titled "One Piece Thermo-Molded Country Plastic Chair" in dedication to those affected by the recent Kentucky tornadoes. The track is accompanied by a video (above) of Dave and his beloved late dog Russ just walkin' and hangin' (actually sittin' on his favorite plastic chair) in various parks, streets and rooftops throughout New York … [Read more...]