While Wolfgang Van Halen wants to honor his father Eddie's legacy he is also determined to forge his own path as an artist. It's with that mindset that he came up with his new band name: Mammoth WVH. "I really like the Mammoth name, because I think only super die-hard Van Halen fans are familiar with the name and I think overall, most people don't really know the … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
Watch Fan Halen Guitarist Play Every Riff From Van Halen 1 In 10 Minutes
Guitarist Derek Fuller has performed Eddie Van Halen's classic riffs more times than he can remember but this is one performance he'll likely never forget. The guitarist for the Van Halen tribute band Fan Halen stopped by Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood to perform every classic riff from Van Halen's 1978 debut album in just 10 minutes. "This is truly a bucket list for … [Read more...]
Documentarian Sam Dunn: ‘The Definitive Van Halen Story Is Yet To Be Told’
Credit: Neil Zlozower Canadian documentarian Sam Dunn says a Van Halen documentary remains the "Holy Grail" of stories yet to be told. Dunn (Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, Super Duper Alice Cooper) was asked by Death Angel's Ted Aguilar during an "Alive & Streaming" YouTube interview if he had a bucket list of documentary … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Responds To David Lee Roth’s ‘Red Rocker’ Cartoon
No need to bid on David Lee Roth's latest work of art. He's already got a buyer: Sammy Hagar. Just yesterday Roth posted his Sammy-themed illustration to his Twitter page. It includes several references to Hagar including: "Concrete Flowers for Sam," "Sam the Man Not Only Will Be Giving His Life for Rock and Roll, But Plans to Be Buried in His Recently Acquired Jet!," "Red … [Read more...]
Loudersound Picks Out The Best Of Van Halen Album Catalogue
The staff at Loudersound has gone through their Van Halen album collection to highlight the ones they say are most worthy of a needle drop. "Van Halen albums have it all: One of the most innovative guitarists of all time, your choice of rock star frontmen, and some great tunes," writes Paul Elliott. "If ever a back catalogue epitomized the American Dream, it's the albums of … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Sammy Hagar Themed Cartoon
It's The Red Rocker & his new jet! David Lee Roth has just released a new cartoon via his Twitter page today and it makes several references to his long-time adversary Sammy Hagar. Among the Hagar mentions included in Roth's fictional publication called The Daily Catostrophe are: "Concrete Flowers for Sam," "Sam the Man Not Only Will Be Giving His Life for Rock and … [Read more...]
Dream Theater Members Talk Irreplaceable Magic Of Eddie Van Halen
Credit: Neil Zlozower During a recent appearance on the Talk Is Jericho podcast Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci and singer James LaBrie reflected on the impact of Eddie Van Halen's music. "We'll never get to see that magic [again]," said Petrucci. "There'll never be anyone that's the same as him that had that level. I don't know, I probably can't even name five guys … [Read more...]
Steve Lukather On Wolfgang Van Halen’s ‘Distance’ & The VH Riff He Wishes He Wrote
Add Toto's Steve Lukather to the growing list of Wolfgang Van Halen fans. Lukather recently made an appearance on the podcast Talkin' Rock with Meltdown and gave his thoughts on Wolfgang's debut single "Distance". "It's great," said Lukather. "I wrote [Wolfgang] a note, saying, 'Wow! Congratulations, man, so proud of you.' I'm sure his old man is smiling down from heaven … [Read more...]
Fans Launch Podcast Devoted To David Lee Roth
For those who feel a little of David Lee Roth ain't enough we've found a podcast just for you. The DLR Cast, called "The essential podcast by and for fans of original Van Halen singer David Lee Roth", is hosted by die-hard Roth fans Steve Roth and Darren Paltrowitz. Along with the latest David Lee Roth news and deep dive discussions are interviews with various notable … [Read more...]
Hear Unearthed Version Of Eddie Van Halen Performing Jimi Hendrix’s ‘If 6 Was 9’
An extended version of Eddie Van Halen performing Jimi Hendrix's "If 6 Was 9" has just been released. The track (above) has been included on a new EP released by keyboardist David Garfield called 'Guitar Heroes OTB, Vol. 1'. The original version of the song appeared on the 1997 Garfield album "Tribute to Jeff". Both the original and extended version features singer and … [Read more...]
My Tribute to Eddie Van Halen (by Avery)
Right Now, like the rest of us, Avery Molek is mourning the loss of Eddie Van Halen. Avery's been performing killer drum covers of Van Halen songs since he was six years old, and he's put together a new tribute. Watch it above. Check out Avery’s covers of more Van Halen classics, “Girl Gone Bad!” “Outta Love Again” "I'm The One" "Everybody Wants Some" "5150" … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Donates Signed, Worn Hat To Cancer Charity
David Lee Roth has donated one of his signed and worn hats to the Cahonas Celebrity Loosen Up Auction, which runs until November 29th. A host of the world’s best loved and well-known house-hold names from music, film, TV and sport have pledged their support to Testicular Cancer education and awareness this month by donating their signed and worn ties, scarves and other … [Read more...]