The Van Halen Store now has a limited number of the much sought after Hollywood Bowl show prints! Here's the details from the VH Store: This Limited Edition Fine Art Print that is absolutely STUNNING, and suitable for framing! We are ecstatic to be able to offer something we never expected. The band officially licensed this poster for their two-night stand at the world famous … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Watch These Teens’ Cover of Van Halen’s ‘Loss of Control’
Last year we featured some Van Halen covers by Jacob Deraps, a young Canadian guitarist who's absolutely tearing up Van Halen classics. Now we're featuring him again, because this time Jacob collaborated with another teen, and the results should make you proud of how this younger generation not only swings, but also is waving the Van Halen flag while keeping the rock and roll … [Read more...]
FULL VIDEO of ‘Van Halen Rising’ Launch Party with Ted Templeman Q&A
Recently we featured exclusive video highlights from the Van Halen Rising launch party, which took place Oct. 9th at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena. Today we're debuting the complete 45-minutes video of the Q&A with Ted Templeman. Ted answers lots of great questions from fans! Watch the complete video coverage from the event below. All photos by Kevin … [Read more...]
Jingle Bells in the style of Van Halen (Video)
December People is a side project where some famous musicians rock up Christmas songs in a classic rock vein and puts on classic rock Christmas shows every December. Watch their Van Halen-ized "Jingle Bells" video below. Note that two members of December People were in Sammy Hagar's solo band. Gary Pihl (now the guitar player in Boston) and David Lauser. Gary Pihl talks … [Read more...]
Announcing the New & Improved Van Halen Store!
We're thrilled to announce the All-New Van Halen Store! Our latest features include: - Mobile friendly — An all new design that works on mobile devices better than ever! - Quick View — see closeups and buy items right from the category page. - Order History — See all previous orders, reprint receipts and see statuses. (Note: Feature only tracks orders beginning December 5, … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Van Halen Demo with Mitch Malloy – “It’s The Right Time”
Today we can hear a Van Halen song we've never heard before! Above, listen to a newly unearthed Van Halen demo from 1996 with Mitch Malloy singing. But is this a true "unreleased song" from Van Halen? Not really. Eddie gave Mitch an instrumental demo, and then later, after they parted ways, Mitch ended up putting his own lyrics and background vocals on it, turing it into a … [Read more...]
No More Van Halen Instrumentals
You may be wondering where today's Van Halen instrumental is. We’re sorry to say that we've got some bad news. The band’s record company removed them from YouTube, and they will not let us post any more of them. So that’s the end of it. We admit we are surprised, because evidently they don't have a problem with any of the other Van Halen content that’s on YouTube. A YouTube … [Read more...]
‘Rock Band 4’ Van Halen Track Pack – Trailer
Harmonix is excited to announce that more music from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Van Halen is now available in the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Watch the trailer below. With more than 80 million records sold, Van Halen has earned its place as one of the most popular rock and roll bands around the world. With the unmatched showmanship of vocalist … [Read more...]
Van Halen “IT’S ABOUT TIME” Instrumental!
It's about time we heard this one as an instrumental! Holy hell, it smokes! And so many nuances that are lost under the vocals. It's so fantastic to be able to hear it in this form. "It's About Time" is one of three songs from the Best of Both Worlds two-disc compilation, released in 2004. It was the first time the world heard a new Van Halen song with Sammy Hagar since … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘On Fire’ Covered by Marzi’s “Heavy As Texas” featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens
Footage of Marzi's "Heavy As Texas" featuring Tim "Ripper" Owens performing Van Halen's "On Fire" can be viewed above. This performance was Saturday (Nov 21st) at the BFE Rock Club in Houston for Marzi Montazeri's Metal Massacre Vol. I. How do you think they did? "On Fire" was the song Van Halen opened with on their very first tour, back in 1978. Learn more about the song … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen Rising’ Launch Party with Ted Templeman Q&A (Video)
Exclusive video from the Q&A with Van Halen producer, Ted Templeman, at the Van Halen Rising launch party can be viewed below. The event took place Oct. 9th at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena. Watch three highlight clips from the Q&A below. "Talk about a surprise guest! Ted Templeman's sitting at the table with me in Pasadena, and guess who walks up? … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Van Halen ‘Can’t Get This Stuff No More’ Instrumental
Today enjoy Van Halen's 'Can't Get This Stuff No More' - without vocals for the first time! We’ll release a new instrumental every Monday and Thursday for the next several weeks. Some fans are wondering why we're featuring these now. These are not official releases of any sort. Now, no doubt that most people prefer their rock and roll with someone singing. Vocals and … [Read more...]