33 Years ago: Van Halen performed their very first concert with Sammy Hagar as frontman. Here's the little-known story about that concert and the days that led up to it. (Including some exclusive quotes from Sammy Hagar). All photos are from the opening night, March 27th, 1986. As the first scheduled concert with their new frontman drew near, Van Halen's new album wasn't … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Van Halen Rehearsals Have Begun: David Lee Roth Huffington Post Interview 3/26/13
David Lee Roth gave a very entertaining interview today (3/26/13) with Huff Post Live. He definitely lives his life like there's no tomorrow... he's been very busy indeed! Dave takes questions from fans about Van Halen and just about everything else. "I was rehearsing with the band last night… 'The Might Van Halen'! Up out of the ashes! Or, at least out of the pajamas and … [Read more...]
New Interview with the Van Halen Brothers (Audio)
Today (March 25th) there's a NEW interview with Eddie and Alex Van Halen! The VH brothers did a phone interview with Australia's TripleM.com. Sounds like they're in great spirits and they can't wait to make it to Australia! Van Halen's Bad Habits Eddie spills beans on biggest myths surrounding the 70s rock legends Van Halen will be here for the Stone Music Festival … [Read more...]
Van Halen Videos Newly Subtitled in Japanese
Van Halen is heading to Japan in June to perform four concerts. As a treat for Japanese fans, Van Halen has added Japanese subtitles to six of their videos that they released last year: "Tattoo" Music Video "She's The Woman" Music Video Interview #1 (2012 Interview with Dave, Ed & Al) Recreational Director (story from Dave) Brown M&Ms (story from Dave) As … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s “Stay Frosty” Performed by Fitzroy Gorillas
Van Halen's "Stay Frosty" performed by the band Fitzroy Gorillas on Australia's popular weekly football program, the Marngrook Footy Show. Band members include of a couple of AFL legends: Collingwood Premiership player, James Manson; and the Wild Man himself, Mark Zanotti (ex-Fitzroy, Brisbane and West Coast), James and Grant Manson, Stefan Le Mottee and Andrew … [Read more...]
VH1 Presents the ’80’s: Van Halen
Here's the VAN HALEN segment of VH1 Presents the '80's. … [Read more...]
“Hot for Teacher” Essay Writer Sues School That Expelled Him For $2.2 Million
Joseph Corlett, a 56-year-old student at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, wrote about his teacher in a thesis based on the 1984 song "Hot for Teacher" by Van Halen. Corlett was expelled and was told to get counseling. Now he's suing. From Detriot Free Press: An Oakland University student kicked out of school after writing an essay titled "Hot for Teacher" is … [Read more...]
20 Years Ago Today: Van Halen Release ‘III’
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Van Halen III, the only Van Halen album with Gary Cherone at the vocal helm. The album was released in the U.S. on 03/17/98 and in Japan about a week earlier. It was certified gold on 08/19/98. Over 550,000 copies have been sold in the U.S. The cover was picked by Alex, who considered it extremely funny. Mike Post was picked by Gary to … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Van Halen Movie Tribute Video Compilation
This is awesome. Watch this fun video montage of many VAN HALEN songs and references in the movies. A MUST-SEE! Creator Brian Bernhardt: "This is a fairly thorough compilation of Van Halen references that have appeared in movies over the years. Hope fans of the band enjoy it! I know there are other references out their that I did not include. Here's to Van Halen!!!!" Movies … [Read more...]
Van Halen Australia Concert Promo Videos & Posters
Van Halen will headline Australia’s Stone Music Festival at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium April 20th (Billy Joel is headling the second night, on April 21st). This huge festival gig will be "Van Halen's only show" down under. This will be the first time Van Halen performed there since 1998, and the first time ever with David Lee Roth. Below are videos and posters that promote the … [Read more...]
Each member of Adrenaline Mob comments on recording Van Halen’s “Romeo Delight”
All of the members of Adrenaline Mob are huge Van Halen fans and covered "Romeo Delight" latest album "Coverta", which was released March 12th in the US. The following videos feature behind the scenes footage of the guys recording the song talking about Van Halen down at Sonic Stomp Studios. (We featured a 3-minute sample of their version of "Romeo Delight" here). Guitarist … [Read more...]
Van Halen Manager Irving Azoff Shoots Down European Tour Rumors
From Billboard: Van Halen European Tour Not Happening, Says Irving Azoff Comments by Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth that the band will tour Europe beginning late this year are incorrect, according to Irving Azoff, manager for founders Alex and Eddie Van Halen and bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. In comments picked up by multiple media outlets, Roth said on the Sirius Opie … [Read more...]