Small ???? A video posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on May 2, 2015 at 3:51pm PDT Good ol' Wolf posted another two more video teasers from Van Halen rehearsals this weekend! A classic from Diver Down (above) , and another from Van Halen II (below)! This summer is gonna rock!!! The band will perform at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 17, at 8 … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Van Halen Rehearsing A Never-Performed Fan Favorite From ‘1984’
Wow! Wolfgang Van Halen posted another video teaser from Van Halen tour rehearsals— this classic is from 1984, and it's another deep track that has NEVER been played in concert before! We would simply DROP DEAD if they played this fan favorite this summer! The band will perform at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 17, at 8 p.m. on ABC. The band's North … [Read more...]
Van Halen to Perform at 2015 Billboard Music Awards
From Billboard: You might as well “jump” to this news: Van Halen will play the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. Billboard and dick clark productions today announced the legendary rock group would join the line-up of performers for the big show later this month. Van Halen’s participation at the annual gala is a real coup, and they’ll give a rock-hard edge to proceedings. The … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rehearsing ‘Women And Children First’ Deep Track!
"Another day, another rehearsal, another tune to try out... " says Wolfgang Van Halen today, while posting a video of the band rehearing an absolute gem from Women And Children First that has not been played in concert since the band's club days in the seventies! Can you name that tune? Watch the video below. Last week Wolfgang tweeted, 'Working on setlist ideas right now… … [Read more...]
Van Halen Asks Which Deep Cuts Fans Want to Hear On Tour
"Trying something new today at rehearsal..." says Wolfgang Van Halen today, while posting a video of the band rehearing a deep track that has NEVER been played in concert before! Can you name that tune with "the fabulous shadow"? Watch the video below. Additionally, last week, Wolfgang tweeted, 'Working on setlist ideas right now… Which “deep cuts” or “b-sides” would you … [Read more...]
Meet Eddie Van Halen & Win Tickets/Swag (Charity Auction)
Bid now on this rare opportunity to meet Eddie Van Halen and see Van Halen from 2 artist reserved seats at the North America Summer/Fall 2015 tour date of your choice! The winning bidder will also take home a swag bag to remember this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Recently, Edward Van Halen donated a signed EVH Striped Series guitar for the John Varvatos 12th Annual Stuart … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen on Tokyo Dome, Wolfgang’s Solo Music, & Staying Youthful at 60
From GuitarWorld.com: Van Halen accomplished a lot during the seven and a half years between the release of the band’s debut album in 1978 and David Lee Roth’s departure from the band in 1985. However, one thing Van Halen never did during that period was release an official live album, even though almost every other rock band that was around during the late Seventies and … [Read more...]
Video Proof That Eddie Van Halen Is A Human Being
I love making fun of him when he can't remember how to play something. He didn't know I was filming till he looked up. A video posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Apr 20, 2015 at 2:35pm PDT Wolfgang Van Halen posted a funny video of his dad (via Instagram) rehearsing for the upcoming summer tour. "I love making fun of him when he can't remember how to play … [Read more...]
‘Led Zeppelin Meets The Temptations’ — David Lee Roth Explains What Musical Ingredients Created the Classic Van Halen Sound
'Have you ever used the term “Party like a rockstar?" I'm the guy you're talking about.’ —DLR David Lee Roth stopped by Sway in the Morning in 2013 or 2014 and proudly opened up about his past and connection with “urban music.” He even freestyled live and hopped out of his seat and danced with Heather. Watch the interview below. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Is Guitar World’s June 2015 Cover Story
From Guitar World: We figured you wouldn't mind a sneak preview of the next Guitar World cover! For the June 2015 issue, guitar legend Eddie Van Halen is back, making his first cover appearance since the February 2014 issue. In our new exclusive interview by Chris Gill, the guitarist chronicles the making of Tokyo Dome Live in Concert, Van Halen’s first official live record … [Read more...]
Watch Van Halen & Ted Templeman Talk “Jump” Origins & More
Here's a new Japanese TV special featuring three different Van Halen interviews. David Lee Roth and the Van Halen brothers sit back at David's house and reminiscing about old times. Guitar World's Editor-in-Chief Brad Tolinksi talks Van Halen. And new interviews with Ted Templeman are also interspersed. The band delves into the origins of "Jump." Dave explains the meaning of … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Revealing New interview
It's rare that Eddie gives an interview, and this new one from The Washington Times sure doesn't disappoint! Ed talks old demos, bootlegs, new material, Wolfgang's own music, the setlist, rarely played songs being worked up, David Lee Roth, a new amp with the brown sound that's got everyone excited, and more! Here's the full interview. Well worth reading! Eddie Van Halen’s … [Read more...]