Guitar World's new Van Halen cover story is a must read. Their interview with Eddie is definitely one of the best interviews he has given in the last 20 years. The following is an excerpt from the interview. Photos by Matt Bruck. Guitar World got the chance to spend several days on the road with the Van Halen, especially with Eddie. The great news is he's happier, … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Van Halen Second Highest Grossing Band This Year
Van Halen is the second highest grossing band (and third highest grossing act, overall) in North America during the first half of 2012 The stats: Van Halen played 49 shows in 47 cities. Average number of tickets sold per show: 9,513 Average ticket price: $100.11 Total number of tickets sold: 448,506 Average gate per show: $955,319 Tour gross: … [Read more...]
Ross Hogarth Discusses Mixing Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’
Freelance writer Alison Richter interviewed Ross Hogarth, who played an integral part in the recording of Van Halen’s A Different Kind Of Truth. All the Van Halen content is below. (For the entire interview, see Examiner.com). Grammy-winning producer and engineer Ross Hogarth has a simple yet effective philosophy about recording: “Whatever works.” It served him well during … [Read more...]
Soundcheck Video: “Unchained”, “Runnin’ With The Devil”, “She’s The Woman”, “Tattoo” (Soundboard Audio)
Last week we featured a video of a Van Halen Soundcheck in Greensboro where the band performed “As Is” and “Light Up the Sky." The video below is "part 1" of that soundcheck, where the band first performed "Unchained", "Runnin' With The Devil", "She's The Woman" and "Tattoo." The fan-filmed footage is now synched with a separate IEM (inner ear monitor) audio recording, which is … [Read more...]
Caption This Photo, #6
Here’s a Van Halen photo from 1982. Write your own caption/punchline in our Comments section. … [Read more...]
New Eddie Van Halen T-Shirts by Trunk Ltd.
Announcing new Eddie Van Halen t-shirts by the vintage tee specialists at Trunk LTD! Extra soft, with the perfect fit and feel, these vintage-style tees feature Eddie Van Halen and his iconic guitar stripes! These premium shirts are Limited Edition and proudly made in the USA. Trunk LTD‘s luxury rock shirts are known for careful attention to detail, the highest quality … [Read more...]
Vote For Van Halen in ESPN’s Super Bowl Poll
David Lee Roth addressed the Van Halen-Superbowl rumors yesterday on VHND.com, here. Today, one of ESPN.com's current featured polls asks, "David Lee Roth says Van Halen would say yes to playing the Super Bowl "in a NY minute." Should the NFL extend the offer?" You can vote 'Yes' or 'No' at this link. There are currently well over 100,0000 unique voters, and no less than … [Read more...]
Van Halen Addresses The Super Bowl Rumors In Open Letter
As we told ya they would, Van Halen has issued an Open Letter (another VHND.com exclusive) regarding the rampant rumors that they will play the Super Bowl next year: VAN HALEN An Open Letter I'm compelled to address the now-rampant rumors that Van Halen is playing the Super Bowl. First of all let me say this -- be still my pigskin heart. That honor has not been bestowed … [Read more...]
Pearl Jam Covers Van Halen: “Eddie’s a master, he’s the Mozart of the guitar”
“Eddie’s a master, he’s the Mozart of the guitar,” Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready said in a recent U-T San Diego interview after attending Van Halen’s Tacoma, Washington concert this year. “I went (to the Tacoma show) with Eddie (Vedder) and (Alice In Chain’s) Jerry Cantrell, and I watched Eddie (Van Halen) in awe. I like the new Van Halen album and I wasn’t expecting to. … [Read more...]
“As Is” & “Light Up The Sky” Performed During Soundcheck (Video with Soundboard Audio)
Here's a video that we're rarely given the chance to see. This is part of Van Halen's soundcheck in Greensboro, NC on April 21st. Filmed soundchecks are very few, and this one is extra special, as the fan-filmed footage is now synched with a separate IEM (inner ear monitor) audio recording, which is a high quality SOUNDBOARD audio! It's always interesting to hear Van Halen … [Read more...]
Van Halen Coming To Australia?
From TripleM.com: Rock legends Van Halen are in talks with two promoters to come down to Australia this October. Triple M music reporter Nui Te Koha said they were going to be here in August/September but that looks like it's going to be delayed. "They're going to do Japan in November and one major promoter is talking to Van Halen about October, so it looks very good," … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth To Address Super Bowl Rumors
It all started with a quote from Eddie Van Halen; "In November, we’ll hit Japan, and in the new year, we’ll possibly do something special, but I can’t talk about it." This quote kicked off rampant rumors that "something special" might mean that Van Halen could be the band considered to play the Super Bowl halftime show next February. Keep in mind, rumors of Van Halen playing … [Read more...]