We want to hear from YOU. Share your initial thoughts upon hearing Van Halen's new album, A Different Kind of Truth. Post your review in the Comments section. UPDATE: We will be highlighting our favorite fan reviews in a future story. … [Read more...]
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Van Halen: A Different Kind Of Truth – The VHND Review
By Geoffrey Bell This Mind-Blowing Collection of Explosive Tunes is a Dream Come True After a career that has been firmly cemented as one of the finest in rock music, it's hard to imagine that Van Halen has anything left to prove. Millions of albums sold, packed arenas, a game-changing guitar player and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame easily adds up to one of … [Read more...]
Remaining Van Halen Song Previews Unleashed
Here's the remaining song previews from Van Halen's A Different Kind Of Truth, which is released tomorrow! Outta Space Bullethead Honeybabysweetiedoll Big River Keep in mind that these previews are only to whet your appetite. Listening to short segments of songs as poor quality MP3's is certainly no way to listen to an album! Order the real … [Read more...]
Unchained: The David Lee Roth interview
From Toronto Sun: Truth is, David Lee Roth has always been different. “Nobody well-adjusted ever got my job,” explains Van Halen’s larger-than-life frontman down the line from California. “Much less kept it this long.” Fewer still have returned to it as spectacularly. This week, after months of mounting hype, speculation and rumours, the 56-year-old singer and his … [Read more...]
Best Sounding Audio From Van Halen’s New Album Celebration Concert
Van Halen News Desk recorded last week's Van Halen show at Henson Studios. Our clips are definitely the best sounded clips that have surfaced. Enjoy - the band is on fire! More coming soon. (Photo by Robert Yager) You Really Got Me Runnin' With The Devil Unchained … [Read more...]
Photos: Van Halen Celebration, Henson Studios, February 1st
Some photos from Van Halen's album release celebration in Hollywood last week. The last photo shows Valerie Bertinelli with David Lee Roth's sisters Allison and Lisa and was taken by a fan. All live photos by Robert Yager. … [Read more...]
‘The Whole Truth’: The Howard Stern/Van Halen Special
This Tuesday, Feb 7th, the release date for Van Halen's new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, a new special called "THE WHOLE TRUTH: THE HOWARD STERN/VAN HALEN SPECIAL" which is essentially a 5-hour uncensored history of Van Halen on The Howard Stern Show...the good, the bad and the ugly. They pulled a variety of appearances from the different band members over the years to … [Read more...]
Secret Van Halen Show Reviewed on KLOS
Mark and Brian from 95.5 KLOS in Southern California reviewed the Van Halen private concert at Henson Studios in Hollywood. Listen to the review below. (Photo by Robert Yager) … [Read more...]
Van Halen: Arguably the Most Important American Hard Rock Band Ever
From The Guardian: David Lee Roth: "I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better" He's been up, he's been down. And in recent years he's also been a medical technician. Now he's back with Van Halen and has much to say about the band's glory days. First, though, he wants to chat about, erm, sheepdogs There's something to clarify before David Lee Roth gets down to … [Read more...]
Van Halen – Beats Workin’ (Song Preview)
Listen to this intro! It's the beginning of the last track on A Different Kind Of Truth! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Promotional Material Takes Over Hollywood
Van Halen has taken out a full-size building ad for their new album on the side of The Andaz Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. The legendary hotel was formerly known as the Continental Hyatt House, and was nicknamed the “Riot House”. Bands such as Led Zeppelin, the Stones and The Who have stayed there. Huge Van Halen posters currently decorate legendary bars on … [Read more...]
VHND’s coverage of Van Halen’s record release celebration coming soon
Van Halen held a record release party last night at Henson Studios in Hollywood. VHND was in attendance and our full story will be posted later today. Stay tuned. … [Read more...]