Here's a MUST READ article/interview with David Lee Roth from BUZZFEED.com, by Steve Kandell The once and future Van Halen frontman has parlayed the sex and drugs and rock ‘n’ roll of his youth into a wild middle age, and he wants to teach us all about it. Drinking, smoking, and swinging swords on a Saturday night at home with the last true rock star. There are many things … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
“Revealed: David Lee Roth” TV Special Airing Saturday thru Wednesday on REELZ
REVEALED: real, raw, uncut interviews. This week, legendary Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth on the band's early days, comeback, and what it's like to be a Samurai swordsman! REVEALED: David Lee Roth is the new half-hour special that will air tomorrow on REELZ, a US based cable network channel dedicated to stars, fans and all aspects of Hollywood. The DLR episode will … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie Van Halen & David Lee Roth Say “Hi” to Japan
A short little video, courtesy of Japanese concert promoter UDO, shows some footage of Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth saying hi to Japan. This was filmed just a few days ago at rehearsals. This video can't be embedded here on VHND, so you must watch it on youtube and then come back here and comment if you'd like. A rough translation of what Dave said in Japanese is, … [Read more...]
The Making of David Lee Roth’s “The Roth Show”
Examiner.com features an article in which freelance writer Alison Richter interviewed David Lee Roth's video editor, Shelly Toscano. Some of the DLR & Van Halen content is shown below. For the full interview, visit Examiner.com. Video Editor Shelly toscano on the making of David Lee Roth's The Roth Show If you’ve spent any amount of time watching The Roth Show, you’ve … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Flattered by David Lee Roth’s Comments
Eddie Trunk interviewed Michael Anthony this Monday, April 8th. The two spoke mostly about Michael's passion for hot sauce, and Michael's fond memories of getting to work with the late, great rock engineer and producer, Andy Johns. Michael says that his plans this year are to join Sammy Hagar on tour in the summer, and then get back together with Chickenfoot in the … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s spirited frontman talks about… pretty much everything in the world, actually
From Time Out Sydney: David Lee Roth – and I say this in the most affectionate way – is mad. That probably comes as little surprise to anyone familiar with the man known as Diamond Dave, but it’s worth making explicit from the outset. Barely has the call connected before there’s a bellowed “Call me David Lee, that’s my family name. If you have to yell my name across a … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: “I would be in Van Halen if we could get along” (Video)
Even though Sammy Hagar hasn't been in Van Halen since their 2004 tour in support of The Best Of Both Worlds greatest hits package, the obligatory "Van Halen" questions came up in two recent interviews of his. Both interviews were conducted last month during the Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp, which was held inside the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. One interview was with … [Read more...]
Legendary Producer/Engineer Andy Johns Passes Away
Pro-Tools-Expert.com broke the tragic news today - legendary producer/engineer Andy Johns passed away today. Andy and Ted Templeman produced Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. From Examiner.com: Legendary rock producer Andy Johns dies at 61: Worked with Zeppelin and Stones Andy Johns was one of rock's most iconic engineers and producers. The 61-year-old English … [Read more...]
Aerosmith Cancel Stadium Show To Join Van Halen at Stone Music Festival
With just over TWO weeks to go until the first ever STONE Music Festival lands at ANZ Stadium with Billy Joel and Van Halen’s ONLY Australian performances (featuring full, greatest hits sets), STONE Music Festival is thrilled to announce that Aerosmith will be joining the line-up on Saturday, 20 April! Instead of performing their own show at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, on Sunday, … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Roth Basement
"Roth Basement c.1979 — Fast and thin was the pick to win ..." -David Lee Roth This week’s All Access Photo comes from a former Van Halen roadie and is something no one has seen. Eddie and Alex Van Halen in an impromptu moment in David Lee Roth's father's basement shortly before the release of Van Halen II. Roth's basement was pretty much Van Halen Headquarters during the … [Read more...]
6-Year-Old Drummer Shreds Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’ (Video)
Here's an awesome display of talent from a very little guy! Avery Molek is 6 years old and loves rock 'n' roll and playing the drums. He has been taking private drum lessons since the age of 4. This week he uploaded a video of him shredding his way through Van Halen's classic scorcher, "Hot For Teacher." In addition to doing covers, Avery has played 15 shows all at the age of … [Read more...]
Celebrating ‘Van Halen II’: Everything You Want To Know About The Album
This week marks the 34th anniversary of Van Halen II, released March 23rd, 1979. As we did last month for their debut album, VHND is celebrating the occasion by unveiling our NEW PAGE dedicated entirely to the second album. This page is full of everything there is to know about the album. Features include: the recording of the album, our review, sales information, photos … [Read more...]