Boxed Set Introduces Four Newly Remastered VH Studio Albums With Sammy Hagar, Plus Rarities Recorded Between 1989 And 2004 5-LP And 5-CD Versions Arriving On October 6 PRE-ORDER NOW direct from VanHalenStore.com Los Angeles - Van Halen will release a new boxed set this fall spotlighting the band’s second incarnation, with singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van … [Read more...]
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Watch ‘The Van Halen 1984 Documentary’ Episode 4: The 1984 Tour!
The long-awaited fourth episode of 'The Van Halen Fan-Made 1984 Documentary' has arrived! It's the latest episode released by The Tapes Archive via YouTube. Watch and discuss in the comments below! The 1984 Van Halen tour marked the peak of their mainstream success, with the original lineup inching closer to their downfall. Despite grossing millions in ticket sales, the … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Names His Favorite Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo
Wolfgang Van Halen has a personal favorite Eddie Van Halen guitar solo and it's one you probably wouldn't have predicted. During a recent appearance on Talk Is Jericho with Chris Jericho, Wolfgang was given the difficult task of having to choose the best of all solos his dad recorded. “I like all of it, so take this with a grain of salt,” he said. “A solo I think is … [Read more...]
A Glenn Hughes-Fronted Van Halen? Hughes Says It Almost Happened
Glenn Hughes (from YouTube) Glenn Hughes says he almost became the lead singer of Van Halen. Hughes, who sang and played bass in Deep Purple from 1973-76, confirmed in a recent episode of The Classic Rock Podcast that Eddie Van Halen was seriously interested in hiring him as the new lead singer of Van Halen after the departure of David Lee Roth in … [Read more...]
Watch Mammoth WVH Perform Live On TODAY
Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth WVH performed two brand-new songs on the TODAY show yesterday (8/3). The band performed “I’m Alright" and "Waiting" live in Studio 1A as part of the Citi Music Series on TODAY. Both tracks are from the new album Mammoth II, which was just released today. Watching along were Wolf's mom Valerie Bertinelli and his fiancé Andraia Allsop. Below are … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Looks Back On Taylor Hawkins Tribute Appearances: ‘I Know Dad Would Have Been Really Proud’
Almost a year later, Wolfgang Van Halen still looks back on his Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert appearances fondly. In a recent conversation with Ultimate Classic Rock's Matt Wardlaw, Wolfgang opened up about his experience joining the Foo Fighters on stage at Wembley Stadium in London on September 3rd and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on September 27th to perform … [Read more...]
Wolfgang On The Possibility Of Alex Van Halen Playing Live Again: ‘I Don’t Know If He Really Has That Desire As Long As My Dad’s Not Here’
Credit: Neil Zlozower The prospect of Alex Van Halen performing live without his brother is slim, according to Wolfgang Van Halen. During a recent Q&A interview with AllMusic's Greg Prato, Wolfgang addressed the current status of Alex and the possibility of future releases from the Van Halen vaults. Prato shared the excerpt below with the VHND: AllMusic: … [Read more...]
Watch Episode 3 Of ‘The Van Halen 1984’ Documentary!
The long-awaited third episode of 'The Van Halen 1984 Documentary' has arrived! Here is the latest episode released by The Tapes Archive via YouTube. Watch and discuss in the comments below! PREVIOUS EPISODES Episode 1 Episode 2 Visit The Tapes Archive website HERE … [Read more...]
Jason Becker Selling Guitar Given To Him By Eddie Van Halen To Raise Money For ALS Care
Credit: Benny Goodman Jason Becker is selling the guitar gifted to him by Eddie Van Halen in 1996 to pay for his ongoing care for ALS. Eddie gave the #69 Peavey EVH EVH Wolfgang guitar to Becker, diagnosed with ALS in 1989, during his emotional visit to Becker's home on August 31st, 1996. He signed it, with the inscription : "Jason. We will play guitar together in the … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH To Headline North American Tour With Nita Strauss This Fall
Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth WVH will head out on a headlining tour this fall with Nita Strauss to open each show. The tour, which kicks off on November 4th in Milwaukee, will support the brand-new Mammoth WVH album Mammoth II due out on August 4th. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday (July 21st). Head to the official Mammoth WVH … [Read more...]
The Most Streamed Van Halen Deep Cuts On Spotify
Credit: Neil Zlozower When it came to writing hit singles, Van Halen could definitely deliver. But, as Van Halen fans know well, there was much more to this band than just the singles. A recent article by Loudwire listed the most streamed deep cuts on Spotify by 50 rock bands as of July 9th. To clarify, "deep cuts" means songs not released as singles, did not chart on … [Read more...]
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen On Meeting Wolfgang Van Halen: ‘It Was A Really Wonderful Moment’
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen recently recounted his first encounter with Wolfgang Van Halen, calling it a wonderful moment. Allen, who was a recent guest on the "Paltrocast" along with recording artist Lauren Monroe, got to meet Wolfgang when Mammoth WVH opened for Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe at three shows in the UK and Ireland. "I was very fortunate to meet Wolfie's … [Read more...]