Here's our video of Van Halen having a blast with "Everybody Wants Some!!" from the Cafe Wha? show. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Video: Van Halen’s New Song “She’s The Woman” at Cafe Wha?!
Van Halen played one new song last night, “She’s The Woman”. As die hard fans may know, this song actually came from an old demo made in 1976. Ever since the discovery of this demo, die hard fans have been wanting the band to release this as official material. Although the new song is based on the original demo recording, the song has been tweaked and changes have been made on … [Read more...]
Revisiting Van Halen’s Intimate Performance at Cafe Wha?
Last night's private press club show at Cafe Wha? in New York City was truly a historic event. Not since the mid '70's has Van Halen played at such in intimate setting, as noted by Roth in this statement, "The last time we played on a stage this low, we had to have the car back by midnight." The street to the club was closed down to traffic with New York City's finest NYPD … [Read more...]
Track Listing for Van Halen’s New Album! (13 Songs!)
From Melodicrock.com: Great news! The new Van Halen Album has a whopping 13 tracks! That's more than any other Van Halen album! The title is "A Different Kind Of Truth" and it's coming out Feb. 7th. The album cover has yet to be revealed, but it's based on the graphic above. Track listing: 1. Tattoo 2. She's The Woman 3. You and Your Blues 4. China Town 5. … [Read more...]
Van Halen Press Release
Here's Van Halen's new press release from PRnewswire.com: Van Halen Announces 2012 North American Tour and the February 7, 2012 Release of Their New Album, A Different Kind of Truth LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Van Halen, Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time, announced their return to … [Read more...]
Van Halen Live at Cafe Wha? – Lots of Coverage To Come
We at the VHND are almost speechless from attending the once-in-a-lifetime event of witnessing Van Halen perform at the intimate Cafe Wha? in New York. We'll be posting our writeup - along with all our fantastic photos and even a couple videos - as soon as we are able. We expect to post it all in three parts - Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. Here's just a few photos to whet … [Read more...]
Van Halen Tour Schedule 2012
Pollstar has posted tour dates for the band! Keep in mind these are the dates for the first leg of the tour only. More dates might be announced later. February 18th - Louisville, KY 20th - Auburn Hills, MI 22nd - Indianapolis, IN 24th - Chicago, IL 28th - New York, NY March 1st - New York, NY 3rd - Uncasville, CT 5th - Philadelphia, PA 9th - … [Read more...]
Van Halen setlist from Cafe Wha?
Back at the headquarters, we just got the initial set list for tonight's live event at Cafe Wha? More to follow... You Really Got Me Runnin' With The Devil Somebody Get Me A Doctor Everybody Wants Some She's The Woman Dance The Night Away Panama Hot For Teacher Ice Cream Man Ain't Talkin Bout Love Jump Beautiful Girls* Unchained* *Though … [Read more...]
Live Stream from Van Halen’s performance at Cafe Wha? via USTREAM [UPDATE – Not Working]
UPDATE: The Cafe Wha? USTREAM feed has been offline, which leads us to believe they will not be streaming any of this content. We're sorry that everyone's hopes skyrocketed...the cafe was streaming video up to an hour or so before the event, but the video cut out. Just in case a feed does post, here's the link to Cafe Wha?'s USTREAM channel. And, of course, we'll update you … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth leaking the new album title and two dates.
Dave Leaks the album title: "A Different Kind Of Truth" and two tour dates: NYC February 28th, and March 1st at Madison Square Garden. … [Read more...]
Tonight: Van Halen Live! (Update)
Tonight's the night! Van Halen will play an intimate club gig at the Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village, which was originally owned by Roth's uncle Manny Roth. We've been told that this event is not a press conference, and that there won't be a Q&A. Rumor is the band are going to perform a 45-minute set. Fans are dying to find out if the play a new song or two! Van Halen News Desk … [Read more...]
Van Halen Exclusive: “Al Yells Out The Chords”
The band just sent VHND.com another exclusive - it's another short audio clip of Eddie and Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth reminiscing about the old days.... "Al Yells Out The Chords" … [Read more...]