In March of 2015, Van Halen began streaming some of their earliest music videos. None of these videos have ever been officially released for sale. This was the first time that they ever put them online for fans to enjoy. Jamie's Cryin', Runnin' With The Devil, You Really Got Me, Dance The Night Away, Unchained, and Hot for Teacher can all be viewed here in awesome quality! … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Van Halen Confirm Live Album! AUDIO SAMPLES & FREE SHIPPING Pre-Order!
[UPDATED with 2 Audio Tracks] It's official! VAN HALEN To Release Definitive Live Album TOKYO DOME LIVE IN CONCERT Available March 31 on CD, Vinyl and Digital Van Halen's First Six Albums to be Remastered Directly from the Analog Master Recordings and Set for Release in Spring LOS ANGELES – Van Halen will release its first-ever live album to feature original singer … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes: Making of Van Halen’s “Jump” Video
This week in 1984, Van Halen began an incredible 5-week run at the top of the Billboard charts with their colossal hit, "Jump!" Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the unforgettable video. Pete Angelus [Van Halen road manager, lighting director, 1978-84]: I think we spent less money making "Jump" than we did on having pizzas delivered to the set of "Hot for … [Read more...]
Photos: Van Halen Plays Virginia, 1984
Enjoy rare photos from 31 years ago this month, when Van Halen played Roanoke, Virginia, during their 1984 World tour. Eddie Van Halen on the 1984 tour: “Our live show for the 1984 tour just could not get any bigger, but it was so over the top that we never made any money from it. We had 18 trucks hauling the stage and equipment. That was unheard of. The standard lighting … [Read more...]
Van Halen Albums, Ranked Worst to Best (Video)
Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock attempted the near-impossible feat of trying to rank all the Van Halen albums from worst to best. As they note in the introduction to their video, '“worst” in the context of one of the world’s greatest rock bands doesn’t necessarily mean bad.' That's for sure! We think there's very, very little "filler" on Van Halen's albums. So, while it … [Read more...]
Van Halen Choose Atlas Music Publishing For Global Music Publishing Deal
NEW YORK, NY (February 18, 2015) – Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen of the legendary rock group Van Halen have signed an exclusive worldwide deal with Atlas Music Publishing, as announced today by Richard Stumpf, CEO of Atlas Music Publishing. The agreement covers the entire Van Halen catalog (excluding the most recent album), and includes multiple hit singles and albums that … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Says He Wants To Tour
A new Eddie Van Halen interview came through the wire today. Nothing the big fans haven’t heard before, except that the writer probably did not recognize the one kernel of hard news in the whole thing: He mentions Eddie is "ready to get back on the road"...! Eddie Van Halen talks immigrant roots, innovation in music By BRETT ZONGKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Definitive Live Album & Remasters (UPDATED with Ordering Info)
First, we apologize to our loyal readers for not addressing this news until now. Our hands were tied. We've had to sit on this info for a long time, and were counting on being the first music news site with this exciting news, but that's not how it worked out. The news leaked early, and most people have only heard bits and pieces, and there's a lot of confusion out there, … [Read more...]
An Appreciation of ‘1984’ as Eddie Van Halen Turns 60
This great piece was written by Dan Benbow for VHND and his own site, Truth and Beauty. Enjoy. I was late to the party known as Van Halen. Throughout most of their vintage period I listened to the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, top 40 radio. I saw the classic “Fair Warning” concert videos in the early ’80s on MTV, but the music didn’t stick; hard rock wasn’t yet part of my musical … [Read more...]
No Esquire Interview
We just spoke with Esquire magazine, and they do NOT have an interview with Van Halen in the works. It's a widespread rumor as of last night, but it's false. We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]
Watch Van Halen’s 1995 Performance in Milan, Italy
20 years ago today, Van Halen performed in Milan, Italy, as part of their European tour promoting their new album, Balance. Watch the entire professionally filmed concert, above. … [Read more...]
Take Me Back: Van Halen’s ‘Secret Gig’ in Holland
Back in 1995, Van Halen preformed a secret club show at the Luxor Theatre, in Arnhem, Holland. The band was in Europe on a two week promotion tour for the Balance album, which was released Jan. 25th, 1995. The secret show for the music industry, the press, and also for the Dutch "5150" fan club. Word of the appearance leaked, and three thousand fans waited in the cold and snow … [Read more...]