David Lee Roth has just announced a 30-date tour of the US and Canada. Roth's tour will begin on April 16 in Airway Heights, Washington, and conclude Aug. 7 at Sturgis, South Dakota. The setlist should entirely consist of Van Halen classics. Presale starts tomorrow! David Lee Roth 2026 Tour Schedule April 16: Airway Heights, WA - Spokane LiveApril 18: Grand Ronde, … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Alex Van Halen: ‘I’ve Got a Movie to Make, a Record To Make’
The season finale of Modern Drummer's 'Metal Sticks' delivers an extraordinary and rare conversation with Alex Van Halen. In this exclusive episode, Alex joins hosts Nicko McBrain and David Frangioni for a wide-ranging discussion that offers a unique window into his world. Alex shares what he's been up to, reflects on the Van Halen albums, revisits some of his drum setups … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve with Van Halen Live at Whisky A-Go-Go!
On this night in 1977, Van Halen performed at the famous Whisky A-Go-Go in Hollywood. Review photos and listen to audio from the concert below. Listen to both Van Halen sets, featuring several unreleased originals! Some quotes from people who were lucky enough to see Van Halen at the Whisky: "I was there! The midnight show! One of the single best nights of my … [Read more...]
New Van Halen Store Unveils Striped Socks, Guitars, Bucket Hat & More
With Christmas just around the corner, here’s exciting news for Van Halen fans and collectors: after months of development, the Van Halen Store has been completely redesigned. The site now features a faster, smoother checkout process and an all-around enhanced shopping experience. With over 300 items available, browsing and finding your favorites has never been easier. Fresh … [Read more...]
Vinyl Record Sales Highest Since 1984
It's a fascinating trend: Record sales, specifically vinyl, are soaring. Just like video nearly killed the radio star, CDs nearly killed records. And here we are — in 2025 — with vinyl sales at the highest they've been since, yup, 1984! Old-school albums are flying off the shelves. It's like the '80s all over again. Watch the video below. 'The … [Read more...]
The Greatness of Alex Van Halen: Top Five Drum Tracks & More
We've got two new videos highlighting the greatness of Alex Van Halen! In the first video, Glen Sobel, drummer for Alice Cooper, sits down with Drew Dempsey on The Roundtable to celebrate the powerhouse talent of Alex Van Halen. The duo handpicks five Van Halen songs and dives deep into why each is a masterclass in rock drumming. Watch it below: The second video … [Read more...]
‘It Makes Me LIVID When People Say This Legendary Frontman is a 2nd Rate Singer!’
Today, the Professor of Rock is diving into the solo career of one of rock's most over-the-top frontmen, David Lee Roth. After leaving Van Halen, one of the mightiest rock bands on the planet in 1985, this larger-than-life showman set out to prove he didn't need his former band to make killer rock music. Armed with a supergroup of virtuosos and a stadium-sized ego, he unleashed … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen on Trunk Nation [Video Interview]
Wolfgang Van Halen joined Eddie Trunk to discuss the new Mammoth album and more. Watch the interview, embedded below. Mammoth On Tour:Nov 18 – Cleveland, OH – The AgoraNov 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore DetroitNov 20 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!Nov 22 – Onamia, MN – Grand Casino Mille Lacs Event CenterNov 23 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event CenterNov 25 – Chesterfield, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Is Done Being a ‘Punching Bag’: ‘I’m Not a Kid’
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Wolfgang goes deep on his great new album as Mammoth, (reluctantly) addresses his feud with David Lee Roth, reveals his weight-loss journey, and much more By Brian Hiatt Wolfgang Van Halen, who records as Mammoth, talks about his new album and much more in the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. Listen to the Podcast. "It's as … [Read more...]
Rick Beato Interviews Wolfgang Van Halen
Here's an interview lots of people have been hoping for! Rick Beato sits down with singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen. Wolf shows him how he writes parts (and plays every instrument) for his band Mammoth's new record, The End. Watch the interview, embedded above. Shop EVH Gear at VanHalenStore.com … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Kramer Ad’ Guitar Sells For $2,734,000 At Auction
Eddie Van Halen's iconic ‘Kramer Ad’ electric guitar has sold at auction for $2,734,000, making it one of the most sought-after guitars in history. This remarkable price makes it the sixth most expensive guitar ever sold at a public auction. Sold on October 24. In August, Sotheby's announced it would auction one of the most high-profile Van Halen guitars ever. Built in … [Read more...]
More Van Halen Funk Covers
Some of this shit is surprisingly good! Yes? No?... In any case, here's some wild stuff to listen to before Wolf's third album comes out Friday! … [Read more...]