From Calgary Sun: Maybe you can turn back the hands of time to 1984 — if only for a couple of hours. Although Sammy Hagar is a good singer, so-so songwriter, solid frontman and expert tequila maker, Van Halen was never really Van Halen without David Lee Roth. It’s true. At 57 years of age, the clown prince of rock ’n’ roll hijinx, shenanigans and tomfoolery was … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
New Van Halen “Biker Pin-Up” Shirt in Sizes Up To 4XL
Van Halen Store has a brand new shirt for 2012 featuring a classic pin-up girl on a vintage motorcycle. Printed on a 100% cotton sand colored tee and available in sizes Small - 4XL (Regular-Fit). Order the Biker Pin-Up Tee for just $24.95 here. Due to countless requests, Van Halen Store now carries more shirts available in larger sizes. View all 3XL (12 designs) or 4XL (4 … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Is the Youngest Biggest Rock Star Alive
From Esquire.com: And it's not just the DNA. A conversation with twenty-one-year-old Wolfie — bass player, band leader, son of some other guy who apparently plays guitar (and chimes in from time to time). By David Curcurito (Part of the reporting for "Eddie Van Halen Alive," from the May 2012 issue of Esquire, on sale now) ESQUIRE: Did you actually have to decide at … [Read more...]
Caption This Photo, #5
Here’s a photo from 1981. Write your own caption/punchline in our Comments section. … [Read more...]
Van Halen: A Howlin’ Escape
From The News Tribune: By Sean Robinson; Staff Writer The year was 1982. I was 18, and a couple of younger guys had asked me to sing in their band. Their idea of a lead singer was Roth, the bad-ass blond howler from Van Halen. I loved Van Halen, but I could not scream like David Lee Roth. I tried – it felt like swallowing an exploding cigar. About the same time … [Read more...]
Meet Kody Van Halen
Kody Van Halen, a Pomeranian pooch, is the newest member of the Van Halen family. Check out Kody's Facebook page for pictures of the little guy and his family. … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s “Everybody Wants Some” Proclaimed Eighth Best Classic Rock Song of All Time
Ultimate Classic Rock did a month-long countdown of their Top 100 Classic Rock songs - the twist being each band only got one song. Van Halen came in at No. 8 with their choice, "Everybody Wants Some!!". "If you’ve attended any one of the group’s concerts in recent years, it might be pretty easy to understand why ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ gets the nod over dozens of other … [Read more...]
Van Halen Review: Hot For Tulsa
From Tulsa World: Thirty years on, Van Halen proves it can still put on a show. By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer "Diamond" David Lee Roth's trademark caterwaul may not carry the same range it did 30 years ago, but who cares? It came close. Tuesday night's Van Halen tour stop at Tulsa's BOK Center proved it. Van Halen was back. Fans came to hear the original, … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ Official Guitar Tab Book Now Available
Great news for guitar players! The official guitar tablature book for Van Halen's new album, 'A Different Kind Of Truth', has just been released and it's already a best-seller at Van Halen Store: The album that Van Halen fans have waited for almost 30 years for is here and the boys did not disappoint. This is a full-on return to the unabashed rock god glory of Eddie's … [Read more...]
The Rockstar Ramblings: She’s The Woman
From MetalUnderground.com: Van Halen has released their second single titled “She’s The Woman” from their latest album ‘A Different Kind of Truth’, this song is one of the six new songs that were based on older material. Here’s a look… The video starts with classic slide moves of David Lee Roth and a smiling Eddie Van Halen. Everyone having a good time? Roth follows up … [Read more...]
“Esquire” Magazine Lands Ed Van Halen Interview
From khitschicago.radio.com: Normally when a major rock band releases a comeback album, it’s accompanied by a full-on press blitz. That hasn’t been the case with Van Halen, currently on tour to promote A Different Kind Of Truth, their first album with David Lee Roth since 1984 (the year and the album). In fact, the only interview that we’ve seen until now has been a video of … [Read more...]
Van Halen to Release New Single “She’s The Woman” on 7″ Vinyl
Van Halen's second single from their new album is here. "She's The Woman" is being given away for free on 7" Vinyl at participating record stores across America. You can get the single by purchasing A Different Kind Of Truth from one of the record stores listed below starting Friday, May 4th. Where to get it: Amoeba Music 1855 Haight St. San Francisco, CA … [Read more...]