On this day in 1982, Van Halen released "Diver Down!" Here's what David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen had to say about every song on the classic album upon it's release. Roth's quotes are from Cream & Van Halen's are from Guitar Player. Eddie: "When we came off the Fair Warning tour last year [1981], we were going to take a break and spend a lot of time writing this and … [Read more...]
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Hear Van Halen’s Unreleased Song “I Want Some Action” & Other ‘5150’ Demos
For the 30th anniversary of Van Halen's, multiplatinum, No. 1 album, "5150," we're spotlighting an unreleased (and unfinished) song from the album, "I Want Some Action," which you can listen to above. This is a is a song that was written and recorded during the "5150" sessions, and, interestingly, the only unreleased song that has leaked out of 5150 from all the years with … [Read more...]
Did Roth Really QUIT Van Halen in ’85? This Insider Says No!
One of the biggest shakeups in rock 'n' roll history is when David Lee Roth quit Van Halen in 1985. But did he really quit? This insider, who was known as "one of the fifth members of Van Halen," says David did not quit ... Legend has it that on April 1st, 1985 ... April Fool’s Day ... David Lee Roth left Van Halen. (First, let's get this out of the way ... it didn't happen on … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s ‘Thanks For a Great Tour’ Video
Just as he did after the 2012 tour, David Lee Roth has uploaded a new video thanking fans for attending the 2015 tour. Watch it above. You can enjoy photos, videos, and reviews for each show of Van Halen's 2015 tour on our 2015 Tour Page! … [Read more...]
8-Year-Old Drummer Plays Van Halen’s ‘Jump’
Young drumming sensation, Avery Molek, returns with another Van Halen song...this time it's their #1 hit, "Jump." In addition to playing along perfectly with the beat, Avery can seen smiling exuberantly as he lip syncs to the words to the classic song. (Avery's currently 9, but was 8 when this video was recorded). “I love rockin out to Van Halen! They kick butt!!” says Avery. … [Read more...]
Two Van Halen Mentions In Popular Culture This Week…
There were a couple random Van Halen mentions in popular culture this week. Very cool to see Van Halen constantly being referenced on TV and elsewhere … First, in "The Goldbergs" TV show, when one character was asked to explain his SAT test answers, he replied, "The correct answers just happened to form the Van Halen logo.” You see, sometimes Van Halen IS the answer to … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Is Ready to Make Peace With Eddie Van Halen
Some interesting quotes from Sammy Hagar were released today in Rolling Stone (that were NOT included in their interview yesterday, which was about the 30th anniversary of 5150): Earlier this month, Sammy Hagar bumped into Metallica frontman James Hetfield. "The first thing he said was, 'Is it true?" says Hagar. "I said, 'What?' He goes, 'That you guys [in Van Halen] are … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Talks ‘5150’ on its Anniversary
Hellooo Babyyyy! Today is the 32nd anniversary of 5150. The beginning of the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen. Rolling Stone conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar for the 30th anniversary of 5150. Here's highlights from their interview: When David Lee Roth left Van Halen in 1985 nobody knew if the group would survive. The flamboyant frontman was the face of the band, and when his … [Read more...]
30th Anniversary of Van Halen’s ‘5150’
“Hello, bayyyyyy-beh!” 30 years ago today, Van Halen Mach II was born! 5150 ushered in a decade of #1 albums and sold out tours with vocalist Sammy Hagar. Where did Van Halen get the idea for the "5150" title? 5150 is the California statute for holding those with grave mental disabilities involuntarily for 72 hours and sometimes longer pending further psychiatric evaluation. … [Read more...]
Gene Simmons Talks Lost Seventies Van Halen Demos
While speaking with Rolling Stone about the 40th anniversary of Kiss' Destroyer earlier this month, Gene Simmons digressed to reflect on the anniversary of some other recordings he made in 1976: his demos with Van Halen. It was 40 years ago this summer that Simmons discovered Van Halen and recorded several demos with the band, including one electrifying session (which … [Read more...]
New EVH “Classic Stripes” Bandanas Available
Just a heads up for the for the fans of Eddie Van Halen's famous guitar stripes.... EVH has now released a line of Bandanas in all three "Classic Stripes" color schemes! Theres a new & improved Red/Black/White Bandana, along with the new color schemes Black/White & Black/Yellow. You can grab them individually, or all three in a Complete Set at Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ Featured in ‘Eddie the Eagle’
Van Halen's "Jump" is highlighted in the new film "Eddie the Eagle." According to the Consequence of Sound, it's the most on-the-nose use of Van Halen’s “Jump” ever committed to celluloid." It's a great movie, and it's still playing in theaters. Check it out if you haven't already. Van Halen songs have been used in movies a lot lately. Besides 'Everybody Wants Some' coming … [Read more...]