Abandon ship! Better save the 'Women and Children First' album first! So say guitarists Dweezil Zappa and Blues Saraceno, who have chosen this classic 1980 Van Halen album for discussion. Zappa and Saraceno took a deep dive into the album for Zappa's Runnin' With The Dweezil podcast. Below is a clip from the episode where they break down the WACF tracks "Take Your Whiskey … [Read more...]
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Paul Stanley Shares Video Of ‘True Hero’ Eddie Van Halen & Jason Becker
Paul Stanley referred to Eddie Van Halen as a “real hero” in response to the recently-released video of his 1996 visit with Jason Becker. Stanley shared the video on his Twitter page yesterday with the comment: “Some just have the empathy, deep kindness & love to give. Humbling to see & a reminder of the real hero we lost. These sharings of spirit can lift someone … [Read more...]
‘Edward Van Halen: My Hero’ by Author Kevin Dodds
Kevin Dodds, author of Edward Van Halen: A Definitive Biography, has written this special Edward Van Halen tribute article exclusively for the Van Halen News Desk: Edward Van Halen: My Hero This is hard. Edward Van Halen’s passing was a body blow with full impact for me personally and for so many other fans of all ages for whom Eddie was in fact their hero. I chose my … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Looks To A Better Tomorrow In 2021
Can't wait for this year to end? You're not alone. David Lee Roth is already celebrating the arrival of 2021. Roth posted his latest illustration to Twitter today, which depicts Dave aka "D Ro" in a Volkswagon Beetle headed for the skies. He also included his own personal resolution: "We'll try again tomorrow..." Here's hoping we'll get to see the real Dave in action once … [Read more...]
Angus Young Looks Back On Good Times & Late-Night Call With Eddie Van Halen
AC/DC's Angus Young will always remember Eddie Van Halen as a man full of fire on stage, full of warmth off. "He was just all charm - full of warmth, happy to see me," Young recalled during a recent interview on the Talk is Jericho podcast. "At first, I was a bit shocked. I got this guy, he's talking like, 'You crazy motherfucker!', he's hugging me... He was always funny, … [Read more...]
Nuno Bettencourt On First-Ever Meeting With Eddie Van Halen, Favorite Van Halen Album
Nuno Bettencourt is among the many guitarists included in the massive Eddie Van Halen memorial issue available now. In it he talked of his first-ever meeting with Eddie and his favorite VH album. Bennencourt recalled to Guitar World: “The first time I met Eddie I was working on Dweezil Zappa’s album [1991’s Confessions], and he handed me his guitar and said, … [Read more...]
Unearthed Footage Of Van Halen’s ’74 ‘Pasadena Backyard Party Melee’ Show [UPDATED]
Christmas isn't over yet. Author Greg Renoff has one more gift for Van Halen fans and this one is a biggie. Renoff ("Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal" and "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music") posted a never before seen video of Van Halen's legendary headline-making backyard party performance in Pasadena on … [Read more...]
‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town’ Video by Nerd Halen
Van Halen tribute band NERD HALEN just released a rockin' cover version of the Christmas classic, "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town!" The nerds shot the video for it 2020-style... separately in front of green screens. Guitarist Caleb directed it with his brother, Benjamin. Watch the video below. Download the song and add it to your holiday playlist! Available on all … [Read more...]
Watch Fan-Made Van Halen Light-O-Rama Holiday Video
Now this is how you "Light Up The Sky" for the holidays! Check out the fan-made video above from Henry Leetz, who honored Eddie Van Halen with a Light-O-Rama house-lights display synchronized to the sounds of Eddie's classic instrumental "Eruption". A very Happy Halen Holidays from the Van Halen News Desk! "Joy To The World" - Steve Lukather Featuring … [Read more...]
Ultimate Classic Rock: David Lee Roth, Wolfgang Van Halen Songs Among Best Of The Year
Ultimate Classic Rock has included Dave Lee Roth's "Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar & Grill" and Wolfgang Van Halen's "Distance" on their list of 2020's best rock songs. Saying this year has been a difficult one for Van Halen fans is an understatement. That's why seeing Roth and Wolfgang get some cred for their musical achievements is certainly welcomed. As UCR aptly put … [Read more...]
WatchMojo Pays Tribute To Eddie Van Halen [VIDEO]
The YouTube channel WatchMojo paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen by highlighting his best career moments. In the video above WatchMojo takes a look at the accomplishments of Eddie by counting down his past appearances on: Top 10 Songs That Make You Want to Jump, Top 10 Iconic Guitars of All Time, Top 10 Musical Siblings, Top 10 Coolest Rock Vocal-Guitar Duos, Top 10 Most Insane … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Van Halen Tour Jacket To Be Auctioned At ‘MusiCares Charity Relief Auction’
Julien's Auctions has announced the lineup of items up for bidding next month at MusiCares Charity Relief Auction and among them is an on-stage jacket worn by David Lee Roth. The black jacket embroidered with rhinestones was worn by Roth during Van Halen's highly successful 2007-2008 tour, Roth's first with the band since 1984. The jacket was also seen in a photo Roth … [Read more...]