From open.salon.com: I try to remain young at heart musically, or at least as young as my 61-year-old ears will allow me. I check the websites Pitchfork, Stereogum and emusic regularly, and I will investigate the latest buzzed-about indie band (The Men’sOpen Your Heart sounds pretty good), the latest overhyped pop diva (Lana Del Rey – oy!), and any unknown-to-me musical … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Review: Van Halen Can Still Keep An Arena Full of People On Their Feet For Two Hours
From OttawaCitizen.com: Years ago, Van Halen famously imploded amid the usual internecine rock and roll warfare, but at Scotiabank Place Wednesday night it was soon clear that despite all those years apart, the band is still as tight as David Lee Roth’s pants. Reunited and slightly reconfigured – bass player Michael Anthony is gone, replaced by Wolfgang, the son of guitar … [Read more...]
Poll: Favorite Songs From ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’
Now that Van Halen's long-awaited new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, has been out for a few weeks, it's time we conducted our first VHND readers poll in quite a while! The Van Halen News Desk wants to see which songs our readers think are the very best. The album has been getting rave reviews from fans and critics alike. We know that chances are you absolutely love … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 3 (Video)
This is the third video interview from Van Halen which features the founding members of the band talking about what it was like before they skyrocketed onto the scene in 1978. You can really appreciate the history they have with each other as they share stories about getting started as a band, their unique perspective and experiences, and really get to see the passion they have … [Read more...]
Full Van Halen Montreal Concert on Video
Van Halen's 2012 tour invades Canada with a fury! The band played Montreal March 13th, Toronto on the 17th, and will play Ottawa this Wednesday the 21st. Some amazing fan-filmed footage of the entire Montreal concert has surfaced. While this footage is great for an amateur recording, keep in mind that watching amateur concert footage on youtube is more like watching the show … [Read more...]
Photo Gallery: Van Halen in Boston
On the road to promote their first studio album in 14 years, A Different Kind of Truth, legendary classic rockers Van Halen made their way to Massachusetts on Sunday for a highly anticipated sold out show at the TD Garden in Boston. View Boston Music Sporlight's Van Halen photo gallery here. (Photos By: Peter Cooke) … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Valerie Bertinelli on Wolfgang and Van Halen’s Tour
Last week, we did a story on Valerie Bertinellis' interview with Detroit's WRIF where she claimed that there would be no new Van Halen album or tour without Wolfgang Van Halen's involvement. "This brings joy to Ed. That's what he wants to do now — just have fun playing. As great as Mike is, this wouldn't be happening if Mike was still in the band. There would be no tour, … [Read more...]
Classic Van Halen Interviews Featured on “In The Studio”
While the quintessential American hard rock band Van Halen is on the road once again, this time supporting their new album, “A Different Kind Of Truth,” the syndicated radio series "In The Studio" felt it's a good time to examine the early years of the band. Van Halen’s 1978 debut quickly became a benchmark for every hard rock band ever since , and six years later they even … [Read more...]
Roth Stops Audience Fight During Manchester Van Halen Show (Video)
Push Comes To Shove... During tonight's Van Halen's show in Manchester, NH, David Lee Roth noticed a vicious fight breaking out between two audience members soon after the band began playing "Pretty Woman". Dave handled the incident perfectly, stopping the show on a dime and verbally laying into the rumblers. The fight instantly stopped, the crowed cheered, and then Roth … [Read more...]
Magic Remains for Roth and Van Halen (Boston Review & Photo Gallery)
From Telegram.com: By Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE REVIEWER BOSTON — For a band that has a signature tune of “Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love,” there was nothing not to love about the rejuvenated Diamond Dave-fronted Van Halen that played last night at the TD Garden. During the two-hour, 24-song set that covered the David Lee Roth years (and avoided the Sammy Hagar … [Read more...]
Van Halen Hang’s ‘Em High in Boston
The surprises just keep coming! Van Halen cranked out yet another rare gem in Boston last night. For the first time in 30 years, Diver Down's "Hang 'EM High" was performed, despite it not being included on the printed set list. Boston fans were treated to a killer show. During "Panama" Dave said, " I hope your YouTubing this a particularly good show this evening".... It's … [Read more...]
Van Halen Buffalo NY Concert Reviews
Two reviews from Friday nights, Van Halen show in Buffalo, NY... From BuffaloNews.com: Roth-led Van Halen Roars Back in Town with High-powered Rock By Jeff Miers Eddie Van Halen arrived on stage at the First Niagara Center on Friday night with a huge grin plastered to his face. That grin stayed put for the next two hours, as the revered, iconic guitarist led his … [Read more...]