The reviews are coming in! Rolling Stone critiques the first show of Van Halen's 2015 tour: Despite harsh words in the press, Eddie and David Lee Roth share stage like old pros, not old enemies, delivering set of hits and rarities Van Halen lit up the sky in Seattle, Washington, at the opening gig of their first North American tour since 2012. If there were any friction … [Read more...]
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Review: Van Halen Kicks Off 2015 Tour With a Monster 2-Hour, 25-Song Set
Van Halen July 5th concert review from Northwest Music Scene: The first album I ever bought with my own money was Van Halen's self-titled debut at Cellophane Square in Bellingham; we'll just say in the late 70's. I'd heard parts of the album in a friend's car and was blown away by the noises the band was making. These noises were somewhat new to me though as I'd been raised … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Van Halen Summer Tour Kickoff!
Van Halen kicked off their 2015 summer tour in Seattle last night (July 5th). Their setlist was packed with essential classics, as well as long-lost gems that fans have been wishing for. Here's video: UP NEXT: PHOTOS: Van Halen Summer Tour Kickoff! … [Read more...]
PHOTOS: Van Halen Summer Tour Kickoff!
Some killer shots from the opening night of Van Halen's summer outdoor venue tour from Bryons Concert Blog. Be sure to see their jaw-dropping setlist that VHND was the first to publish! Be sure to see their jaw-dropping setlist that VHND was the first to publish! They surprised as BIG-TIME by including not one...not two...but … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Summer Tour Begins Tonight! (Updated w/ Set List)
Today's the day! Van Halen's Summer tour kicks off tonight in Seattle. Here's an update from our friend Leslie Feffer at Examiner.com: As Van Halen’s 41-date North American Tour is about to kick off in Seattle tonight, expectations run high. Bob Roux, co-president of North American Concerts for tour promoter Live Nation, told“Billboard” magazine that despite the … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rehearsal Photos!
Here's some photos straight from Van Halen rehearsals that have been posted on Instagram by Wolfgang and Malcolm Van Halen. You can follow them on Instagram at these links: Wolf Van Halen Instagram Malcolm Van Halen Instagram Van Halen's tours starts THIS SUNDAY, July 5th, in Seattle! Stay tuned to VHND this weekend for more the setlist and the first photos and videos … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Van Halen 1978 World Tour Shirt
Just a heads up to all the VHND regulars... there's a killer new shirt that we think is definitely one of the coolest shirts you can wear to the 2015 tour! Van Halen Store is proud to bring you a an exact replica of the most scarce Van Halen tour shirt ever - their very first one! This limited-edition is a Van Halen Store exclusive. Imagine attending a bachelor party … [Read more...]
Short Rehearsal Video: Eddie Jammin’!
=VH= A video posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Jun 27, 2015 at 5:20pm PDT A short rehearsal video posted by Wolf today. More to come! … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Calls Eddie Van Halen a Liar — Contradicts Himself?
In a recent video, Sammy Hagar goes off on Eddie Van Halen, specifically in response to Eddie's claim in the new Billboard interview that he had to constantly show Michael Anthony what to play on bass. In his two-minute video rant below, Sammy says, "For Eddie to say he had to show him what to play and had to teach him all those songs, that is the biggest line of bullshit … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen on Surviving Addiction, Why He’s Still Making Music and What He Really Thinks of David Lee Roth (and Other Past Van Halen Bandmates)
From Billboard.com, By Chuck Klosterman Eddie Van Halen doesn't listen to music. This is not a fake-out or a misdirection, nor is it a seemingly straightforward statement that actually means its opposite. Eddie Van Halen does not listen to music. “I don’t listen to anything,” he tells me from a greenish couch inside 5150, the expansive home recording studio built on his … [Read more...]
Billboard Cover Sneak Peek: 5 Ways Eddie Van Halen Breaks the Rock-Star Rules
Eddie Van Halen photographed by Chrissy Olsen in Studio City, California on May 29, 2015.Chrissy Olsen From Billboard.com: By Chris Payne | June 18, 2015 Van Halen is about to embark on a 40-plus-date North American tour. But when legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen takes the stage with the band (starting July in Seattle), fans won't be in the presence of a typical … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Marks ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Anniversary with Retrospective Video
On the anniversary of the release of the Van Halen album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, Sammy takes you back to 1990 and 1991 when it was being written, recorded, and released and what was going on in his personal life, how songs like "Right Now" came together, and the goose bumps shared with producer/engineer Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin, Cream, Rolling Stones, etc) during … [Read more...]