From UltimateClassicRock.com: Since her ex-husband Eddie Van Halen so far isn’t doing any interviews in support of his band’s new album and tour, Valerie Bertinelli called into WRIF Detroit’s Drew and Mike show to talk about how the band, and specifically their son Wolfgang, is doing out on the road. The ‘Hot in Cleveland’ actress was proud to talk about her son’s skills … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Van Halen Hangs Backstage with Chickenfoot’s Chad Smith
One week ago today, Van Halen performed their second sold out show at Madison Square Garden. That same night, Chickenfoot happened to performed a song on the Tonight Show, minus their original drummer Chad Smith, who is currently being replaced by Kenny Aronoff. Chad had other plans that night. Here he is backstage at the Garden with Eddie, Alex, and Wolf. Priorities, … [Read more...]
Classic Rock Magazine: Van Halen Cover Story
The new issue of Classic Rock magazine features a VAN HALEN cover story and new interview with David Lee Roth! (Issue 169, April 2012) Van Halen Store has imported these great collector's items from the UK and are able to offer their limited supply at a discount....just $9.95. VAN HALEN CONTENT: "Runnin' With The Devil" At the tag end of the 70's, Van Halen were … [Read more...]
Concert: Van Halen in Philadelphia
From SoundSpike.com: Story by Jon Zahlaway Only a complete a fool would expect the 56-year-old version of Edward Van Halen to play with the same kind of turbo-charged fury and mind-blowing complexity that knocked the rock world on its collective ass more than three decades ago. And yet, that is exactly what the guitar legend did in Philadelphia Monday night (3/5). For … [Read more...]
A Sold Out Show For Van Halen (Philly Review & Photos)
From Philly.com: The Wells Fargo Center was sold out Monday for Van Halen. The band was about to play "Tattoo" - the lead track from its strong new album A Different Kind of Truth, its first in 28 years with original singer David Lee Roth. So Roth introduced the song with a rap about two of his own tattoos. On his left hip, he said, he has a tattoo with the phrase stay … [Read more...]
Van Halen Proves To Be A Winner At Mohegan Sun Casino
From MASSlive.com: UNCASVILLE, Conn. Van Halen would like you to forget about what happened between 1985 and 1996. Really. Forget the other guys who tried to fill “Diamond Dave’s” shoes. (It’s not that hard to do). Reunited once again with original lead singer David Lee Roth, Van Halen performed a nearly two-hour set on Saturday at the Mohegan Sun Casino. The … [Read more...]
Concert Review: Van Halen Still Has Kick
From The Sun Chronicle: UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Believe it or not it has been 28 years since Van Halen came out with a studio album with flamboyant frontman David Lee Roth. The hard rockers, who last month issued their 12th studio album and have reunited with Roth for the first time since 2007, took center stage at the Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday night for a stop on their … [Read more...]
Van Halen Conquers The Garden
By David J. Criblez “This is a good one tonight….best night of the tour!“ announced frontman David Lee Roth four songs into Van Halen’s second sold out show at Madison Square Garden on March 1st. The energy was high and the band was simply elated, as their chemistry on stage has never been better. Opening with “Unchained,” the mighty VH set the tone that this evening was … [Read more...]
Van Halen Displays Old Chemistry at the Garden
From NJ.com: NEW YORK — A grinning David Lee Roth stood at center stage at Madison Square Garden, his red handkerchief aflutter. He was the matador and guitarist Eddie Van Halen was the raging bull. Moments later, he was peering over Eddie’s shoulder as if he were a schoolroom cheat and the answers to the science test were printed on Van Halen’s fretboard. Then he spun away, … [Read more...]
Guitar World: “The 50 Best Van Halen Songs of All Time”
This just in at Van Halen Store: The new issue of Guitar World (April 2012) features "The 50 Best Van Halen Songs of All Time". As Van Halen release their first new album in 14 years, Guitar World celebrates the best tracks in their catalog—from “Runnin’ with the Devil” to “Tattoo.” VAN HALEN CONTENT: "The 50 Best Van Halen Songs of All Time" cover story Vintage … [Read more...]
Van Halen at Madison Square Garden: Pics, Setlist
The band was absolutely on fire at at the Garden tonight!!! Lots of energy, and Dave did some amazing flying karate kicks. They broke out “Hear About It Later” & “Girl Gone Bad”! Here’s a few live photos from BrooklynVegan.com and the setlist and a laminate.... … [Read more...]
Return of Diamond Dave
From the New York Post (By DAN AQUILANTE): Return of Diamond Dave Van Halen singer erupts with reunited band and first new VH album in 27 years With David Lee Roth back on the mike, Van Halen’s legendary career has “come full circle,” the singer says. Two weeks ago, the revamped quartet broke a 27-year drought, releasing “A Different Kind of Truth,” its first album … [Read more...]