Better late than never to hear Van Halen's "Right Now". For opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, it was worth the wait. Zharoff has a popular YouTube channel The Charismatic Voice, where she gives first-time listens to several songs from the metal, rock, classic rock, and progressive rock genres. She recently featured Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher" . This time, … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
The Instant Magic Of Van Halen’s ‘5150’
In a new video to mark the release of The Collection II box set, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony reminisced about the first Sammy-era Van Halen album - 5150. Hagar posted the video (above) along with a few additional comments: "Very rarely do you meet with someone, and something creative and magical happens. This is what happened when Sammy entered 5150 studio and started … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Drops New Tune ‘The S— That Killed Elvis’ In Both Acoustic & Electric Flavors
David Lee Roth released a new song today called "The Shit That Killed Elvis" in both electric and acoustic versions. The song comes from Roth's 2007 recordings dubbed "The California Sessions" by guitarist John 5, who also teamed up with Roth for the songs "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar and Grill", "Low-Rez Sunset", "Giddy-Up!", "Alligator Pants", "Pointing at the Moon", … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Shares A Few Rounds Of Birthday Bash Recaps
Sammy Hagar has shared some highlights from his recent Birthday Bash shows in Cabo San Lucas. Sammy performed at the Cabo Wabo Cantina on October 9th, 11th and 13th. Below are recaps of the first two nights. We'll post the third once Sammy shares! Night 1 (10/9/23)Sammy: "…and that shit really happened! Night 2 will be the return of Los Tres Gusanos featuring me, Michael … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s Weird New Song ‘Manda Bala’
David Lee Roth capped off his birthday week by releasing a new song called "Manda Bala". The song, posted on Dave's YouTube channel on Friday (10/13), comes from his 2007 recording sessions with John 5. Those sessions resulted in the songs "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar and Grill", "Pointing at the Moon", and "Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then". Gregg Bissonette … [Read more...]
Listen To Rare In-Depth Sammy Hagar & Eddie Van Halen Interview From 1987! [PART ONE]
In celebration of Sammy Hagar's birthday today, veteran rock journalist Jas Obrecht is sharing with the VHND a rare 1987 interview with Sammy and Eddie Van Halen! This is the first of a two-part in-depth interview as Jas explains: This is the first part of my July 14, 1987, joint interview with Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar. The afternoon of the interview, Eddie, his … [Read more...]
Get Your Groove On with ‘Mambo Dave’!
There's a party at The Mojo Dojo in honor of David Lee Roth! The Mojo Dojo Channel is celebrating Dave's birthday with a new video titled "Mambo Dave". Artist Ramses Rios delivers a short but sweet video designed to get everyone on the dance floor. Well, waddaya waitin' for? DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH DAVE! From Ramses Rios: Party at The Mojo Dojo, with a little … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Diamond David Lee Roth!
David Lee Roth's two-page spread inside the Fair Warning tourbook. A real rock 'n' roll superhero! Happy Birthday, Diamond Dave! Born to Nathan and Sybil Roth on born October 10, 1954 in Bloomington, IN. Just a little over twenty years later, David Lee Roth would begin his reign as one of the world's most well-known rock frontmen and one of the best entertainers … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Immortalized With 1978-Era Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
Edward Van Halen scored a couple of unexpected number-one hits recently. Not with a new song, but with a couple of HOT new collectibles... the guitar god has been immortalized with his own Funko POP vinyl figure - not once, but twice! Wolfgang announced the original Eddie Van Halen Funko Pop two years ago. “Dad signed off on this Funko way back in 2019 and it's wonderful to … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Remembers Dad Eddie: ‘I Love You, Pop’
Wolfgang Van Halen has posted a message to his father Eddie, who passed away three years ago today: It’s been three years and I still can’t believe it. No happy moment in my life goes by without a painful ache, knowing I can’t share it with you. I wish you were here. I love you, Pop. Wolfgang posted the message on his official Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Shares Emotional Tribute To Brother Eddie
Alex Van Halen has posted a message to his brother Eddie, who passed away three years ago today: Only those who risk going too far can possibly find how far one can go. - TS Eliot Ed, you were a brave motherfucker. Love you. Miss you. - The VH Family #VanHalenForever Alex posted the message on his official Instagram account. … [Read more...]
Why Trevor Rabin Of Yes Had To Say ‘No’ To Producing A Van Halen Album
Trevor Rabin says he could have produced a Van Halen album in the 80s but declined the offer due to commitments with his band Yes. In a recent episode of the Paltrocast, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was asked by host Darren Paltrowitz if he has ever worked with a member of Van Halen. "They asked me to produce them years ago when Sammy [Hagar] was in the band," … [Read more...]