On November 30, 2011, Van Halen fans worldwide took to the blogosphere and let out a collective moan after the Grammy Awards Announcement Show aired with no mention of the band's plans for 2012. Fueled by several stupid tweets by Grammy organizers, fans looking for a scrap (anything!) of information about a new album and tour were disappointed and convinced that Van Halen had … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Van Halen’s New Earth Day Anthem, “Outta Space” – Lyrics Uncovered
From UltimateClassicRock.com: As long as they were bucking the odds by crafting an amazing reunion album 28 years after breaking up, Van Halen apparently figured they might as well take over for the recently retired R.E.M. as rock’s environmental advocates too. Don’t believe us? Check out their new planet overcrowding anthem, ‘Outta Space.’ ... It seems Roth’s been … [Read more...]
Van Halen Photos – Atlanta, Ga.
Check out Perry Julien‘s photos from Van Halen’s show last night at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga. 18 photos in all at PasteMagazine.com. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: The Esquire Interview
From Esquire.com: Outtakes from rare conversations for the new Eddie Van Halen feature in Esquire magazine. The rock legend on David Lee Roth, getting sober, coming clean, the kid, the stack, and everything else. Because too much Van Halen is never enough. BY DAVID CURCURITO This Q&A was NOT published in Esquire. Condensed from interviews in New York City, February … [Read more...]
Van Halen Announce North American Summer Tour Dates
Van Halen has added 18 concerts to its highly successful 2012 North American tour. The newly added dates begin July 7 with an encore performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Second shows have also been added in the Detroit and New York/New Jersey areas, as well as Philadelphia. Ky-mani Marley is the opening act for all added concerts.Their 2012 tour … [Read more...]
Edward Van Halen Is Alive
From Esquire.com: He started playing, and millions of teenage boys started banging their heads against the wall. Thirty-five hard years later, he's got a new album, a new tour, and his kid Wolfgang is in the band. What would you give to play Eddie's guitar backstage at the Garden? BY DAVID CURCURITO Published in the May 2012 issue of Esquire . I'm shaking this man's … [Read more...]
Diver Down – An Appreciation
Posted April 14th, 2012 by Dave at VHTrading.com: So Diver Down turns 30 today. I love this album. I admit that I’m biased. It was my first time hearing Van Halen, so it’s what got me hooked. When talking about David Lee Roth era Van Halen, most people are quick to put this at the bottom of the original 6 pack of albums. Not me. It’s one of my go-to albums. Why? It’s just … [Read more...]
Tampa Van Halen Concert Reviews
From Tampa Bay Online: Change is good as Roth, Van Halen rock Forum crowd We'll forgive David Lee Roth if those kicks don't reach quite as high as they used to, or if the jumps we remember from those 1980s music videos have since been replaced by a few funky dance moves. At 57, the lead singer for Van Halen just looks like he's glad to be here, and judging by the … [Read more...]
Diver Down Turns 30!
Happy Birthday, Diver Down! From UltimateClassicRock.com: Van Halen‘s fifth album, 1982?s ‘Diver Down,’ turns 30 years old today (April 14). As a hastily-recorded collection featuring only four full-length original songs, this record should by all rights be a disaster. Instead, it’s just about the most fun thing you can play at your next summer family picnic. Having … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Striped Lighter
New from VanHalenStore.com: Officially licensed Eddie Van Halen Zippo-style windproof lighter featuring Eddie's signature red, white and black striped artwork from his legendary guitars. This is a collector's item no Van Halen fan should be without! The lighter has stripes on both sides and comes inside it's own EVH box. Just $24.95. Currently only available at … [Read more...]
Van Halen Debuts Official Video For “She’s The Woman”
The Mighty Van Halen have premiered the second single off their new album, "A Different Kind of Truth," rolling out the single and video for "She's The Woman." A fun and nasty rocker with a synchronized guitar/bass intro that nearly knocks you cold, "She's The Woman" is an instant reminder that Van Halen can still work the heavy bag. This tune is one of six new songs that … [Read more...]
Van Halen: The Greatest Rock Comeback Of All Time?
By Richard Johnson (InquireLive.co.uk) Queen are headlining this year’s Download Festival with American Idol singer Adam Lambert. Black Sabbath were due to reunite until drummer Bill Ward decided he wanted some more money. The Beatles were the sixth best selling artist or group last year, just above Paul McCartney. In the midst of a time where classic-rock is making a huge … [Read more...]