Angus Young from AC/DC has some nice words to say about Eddie Van Halen... "AC/DC played on a bill with Van Halen back in 1978 or 1979 for a Bill Graham Day on the Green show. I didn’t know much about Van Halen then except that I remember seeing film clips of them, especially the one of Eddie playing the solo piece, 'Eruption,' and I was very impressed. I didn’t meet Eddie … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1984?
Guitar World is currently running a poll around the Best Guitar Album of 1984. Somehow, Stryper got all their fans to vote, so they're now beating Van Halen's 1984. Vote your favorite and check in next week to see who won the coveted number one spot. Vote here. Van Halen's 1984 masterpiece was David Lee Roth's final studio recording as frontman for the band - Diamond Dave … [Read more...]
“Hot For Teacher ” Shirt
New t-shirt arrival at Van Halen Store: "What do you think the teacher's gonna look like this year?" That's right...it's that time of year again! School is starting and you've got it bad, bad, bad, you're Hot For Teacher! Whether you are headed back to school or someone you know is, this is a t-shirt for everyone. Physical Education never looked so inviting as on … [Read more...]
Meet Van Halen Photographer Neil Zlozower
Rock fans will have the opportunity to meet legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower this Saturday, August 27, at the The Rock and Roll Emporium Collectors Gallery in Huntington Beach, CA. "Zloz" has become one of the most sought-after photographers in the business. His photos can be seen in all the major music/guitar magazines, company ads, major recording artists album … [Read more...]
“Late Term” Is Not Van Halen
Think of this little update as a public service announcement for Van Halen fans. In the last 24 hours, we've received countless emails from fans saying that they've heard "the new Van Halen song" and that it's called "Late Term" and that it's been leaked onto the internet as of yesterday. The truth is, there is no Van Halen song called "Late Term" and the song they're … [Read more...]
Rumors…
There is a new, widespread rumor that specifically states the release date and song title of what would be the first single from Van Halen's upcoming album. As with nearly all rumors like this, this rumor is completely FALSE. Stay tuned to VHND.com for news you can trust... … [Read more...]
My Introduction To The Mighty Van Halen
By Doug Fox Photos by Mitch Hancock from March 31, 1979 in Logan, Utah. There are moments of clarity in every person’s life that are ingrained in one’s memory so completely as to almost be imprinted on the DNA. Most people, for example, can tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing when world-altering events occurred. Personally, I find that this phenomenon … [Read more...]
Van Halen To Tour Australia Early 2012?
This is the news we want to hear - more talk about Van Halen's upcoming album and tour! According to Australia's long-running rock station Triple M, the aborted Van Halen tour of Australia is back on the table for 2012! A week following the cancellation of Soundwave Revolution, which they were headlining, two promoters have gone in and spoken to Van Halen management … [Read more...]
Style Icon: David Lee Roth
Here's something different--a Van Halen article written by a female. Liz Barker says, "'Van Halen with David' is the most magical and powerful and soul-changing sour-heart antidote I've ever known in all my awesome life." From NoGoodForMe.com: (L: David Lee Roth, the year I was born. R: The David Lee Roth photo I identify with most.) Do you want to know why I'm … [Read more...]
Van Halen Update 8/10/11
Here’s a quick update on the latest news about the upcoming Van Halen album and tour. 1) AUSTRALIAN SHOWS, ALBUM, TOUR: MelodicRock has this update today: A Van Halen and Soundwave Revolution Festival update for you. I'm hearing from one of my sources connected to the band that Van Halen did NOT pull out of the Soundwave Festival and had things gone ahead as planned, the … [Read more...]
Soundwave Revolution Cancelled Because Of Aerosmith Backing Out & Lagging Ticket Sales
When it was announced that the Soundwave Revolution festival in Australia was cancelled yesterday, some fans were quick to blame Van Halen, assuming that they must have pulled out of the festival. The truth is, Van Halen DID NOT pull out of Soundwave Revolution, and had nothing to do with the festival being cancelled. The promoter had been planning on securing one or two … [Read more...]
Australia’s Soundwave Revolution Officially Cancelled
Sad news for rock fans in Australia - the Soundwave Revolution festival that was to be headlined by Van Halen has been officially cancelled because the promoter was unable to secure a second headliner. The five cities to be played were Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth from Sept 24th to October 3rd. Hopefully Van Halen will make it to Australia as part of their … [Read more...]