Heres the full recap of Van Halen's first California show this year. Pretty much everyone who have been watching videos of all three shows so far are saying that this show the best one yet! A packed house, and the band absolutely killed!! Videos, pictures, and the local review featured below. Review by Tony Hicks at MercuryNews.com: Toward the end of Thursday night's Van … [Read more...]
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Van Halen Slam The Hammer Down in Ridgefield, WA
Iron Mike from KISW 99.9 FM shares his review and photos from Van Halen's 2nd concert of the year — July 7th in Ridgefield (near Portland): Ok I'm gonna admit, the last time I saw Van Halen in the Tacoma Dome 5.6.12. it was, in my eyes, a little bit of a train wreck with David Lee Roth in what I call the "not in performance mind" vibe. Forgetting lyrics and basically just … [Read more...]
Van Halen Erupts in ‘Minions’ Movie!
Adding to a long list of musical cameos in film, it will not be difficult to spot an homage to a Van Halen classic in “Minions,” an animated comedy premiering today across the country. Here's a little VHND exclusive as we head into the weekend... “Eruption,” Eddie Van Halen’s explosive guitar solo that turned the music world on its ear in 1978, makes an entertaining … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocks Portland Oregon — Videos, Photos, Setlist of the 2nd Show
(Updated with "Light Up The Sky,""You Really Got Me," "Ice Cream Man" & "Jump") Heres the recap (so far) of Van Halen's second show of 2015, which was Tuesday, July 7th, at the Amphitheater Northwest in Portland, OR. Featured here are videos of Eddie's complete guitar solo filmed from the front row, and the band performing "Women In Love." Also below are the setlist, videos … [Read more...]
Van Halen Play Nice, Shred Hard at High-Energy Tour Opener (Rolling Stone Review)
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...]
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...]