David Lee Roth shares a tale from Van Halen's first world tour: There is an old science-fiction movie from the fifties called Forbidden Planet, where the extinct inhabitants are called the Krell. So we started to call cocaine "Krell", gave it a science fiction name. We would stay up all night, well into the next day, having what we called Krell Wars. And the best Krell War was … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Nominated for ‘Best Rock Album’ in Guitar World’s 2012 Readers Poll
Days ago, we reported that Guitar World nominated Van Halen in four categories in their 2012 Readers Poll, but failed to nominate them for 'Best New Album'. Well, now things have changed... 'A Different Kind of Truth' is now nominated! So if you're one of those fans that likes to make your voice heard, head on over and vote so that Van Halen can catch up from a late start in … [Read more...]
Legendary Record Producer Andy Johns on Producing Van Halen
In the video above, Guitar Shop TV sits down with legendary record producer Andy Johns (The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, and many other rock greats) In this exclusive interview, Andy discusses his work with Eddie Van Halen in producing several of his classic rock albums. “WORKING WITH EDDIE VAN HALEN WAS MAGIC,” Johns told Guitar Player magazine. “I loved him, … [Read more...]
Sammy VS Dave Poll! (And VHND’s Facebook Page News)
We're finally doing it! The Van Halen News Desk's official SAMMY VS DAVE poll! Tell the world if you prefer one singer over the other, or if you like both Van Halen singers equally. In order to promote our Facebook page, this poll is exclusive to our Facebook page. You can 'Like" our page below, and vote HERE. Why you should 'Like' VHND's Facebook page: We will always … [Read more...]
Van Halen Reschedules Japan for 2013
From Pollstar today: The good news for Van Halen’s fans in Japan is that rescheduled shows in Osaka and Tokyo have been announced. The bad news is they’ll have to wait until summer 2013 to see Eddie & Co. in action. Van Halen had originally planned to play Japan in late November. But that was before Eddie Van Halen underwent surgery in August for diverticulitis, a … [Read more...]
Vote For Van Halen in Guitar World 2012 Readers Poll
It's time once again to make your voice heard in the annual Guitar World readers poll! Eddie Van Halen is nominated under the following: Most Valuable Player Best Rock Guitarist(s) Best Live Act Comeback of the Year But what's very peculiar is that Van Halen's 'A Different kind of Truth' is not nominated for 'Best Rock Album'! Perhaps they didn't want ED to win … [Read more...]
The Roth Show, Episode 4: Love Train-ing/Howard Stern/The Boom
The best episode yet? In this episode, your host, David Lee Roth, talks about Love Train-ing, "replacing" Howard Stern on K-Rock, The Boom and much more! Also, the classic "Just a Gigolo" music video with added commentary by DLR! … [Read more...]
Remembering Dick Dale: Without Surf Music, Would There Be a Van Halen?
Dick Dale, the "King of the Surf Guitar," died Saturday at age 81. RIP, maestro. As we honor his legacy, we ask ourselves this: Would Van Halen exist as we know it - or even exist at all - without young Eddie and Alex first being influenced by Southern California surf rock? Two Van Halen authors share their thoughts on the subject... Dick Dale is best known for … [Read more...]
Jim Florentine Disgusted by NFL Picking Beyonce Over Van Halen for Super Bowl Halftime Show
Comedian Jim Florentine is disgusted that the NFL chose Beyonce for the Super Bowl over a band like Van Halen. In his recent podcast, the co-host of VH1's 'That Metal Show' goes on a long, hilarious rant about it. "Did ANY male heterosexual football fan get excited when they heard that it was Beyonce doing the halftime show? NOBODY. Van Halen would have been … [Read more...]
New Audio Interview with Wolfgang Van Halen
Wolfgang Van Halen was interviewd by Mick Burgess from Metal Express Radio on Oct 15th while he was on a short UK tour with Tremonti Project. Wolf talks about how he landed the gig with Mark Tremonti, the current and future situation with Van Halen, and Wolfgang doing backing vocals for Halestorm's latest release. Regarding Eddie Van Halen recovering from surgery for a … [Read more...]
Vinnie Paul on His Favorite Band, Van Halen
Vinnie Paul (Pantera, Damageplan, Hell Yeah) contributed to the hardcover photo book, Van Halen: A Visual History 1978-1984, by Neil Zlozower. The Van Halen News Desk has the exclusive on his story: "Van Halen was and still is my favorite band of all time. Me and my brother always modeled ourselves after them. They were without a doubt our biggest influence. We … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween from VHND!
Happy Halloween from the Van Halen News Desk! … [Read more...]