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...]
Van Halen News
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
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 that had that level of … [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...]
Sammy Hagar Talks Eddie Van Halen, The Would-Be VH Reunion, 5150 Vaults
Sammy Hagar appeared on Sirius/XM's Trunk Nation to talk about his friend and former bandmate Eddie Van Halen but said he's still coming to terms with his death. "To talk about someone like Eddie Van Halen, the greatness of him and to try to explain it to people or try to tell old stories, it's still not time. I don't feel comfortable with it yet," Hagar told host Eddie … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Announces First Mammoth WVH Show
Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth WVH band is set to perform its first-ever concert at the Aftershock Festival next October. The festival is set to run October 7th through October 10th in Sacramento, CA. Mammoth WVH will be performing on the final night of the festival which also includes Metallica, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, My Chemical Romance, Rancid, Seether, Volbeat, … [Read more...]
Los Angeles City Council Honors Eddie Van Halen
Embed from Getty Images Los Angeles should now be renamed the City of Rock 'N' Roll Angels. The Los Angeles City Council honored Eddie Van Halen during a recent council meeting. John Popoch, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, has just shared the special Memorial Certificate and tribute text with the Van Halen News Desk. "I thought you and the … [Read more...]
Dweezil Zappa Launches Podcast Devoted To Edward Van Halen
Guitarist Dweezil Zappa has launched a podcast devoted to Edward Van Halen called 'Runnin' With The Dweezil'. "On my own musical journey I've had two mentors. One of them was my Dad (Frank Zappa) and the other was Edward Van Halen," Dweezil can be heard in the promotional video below. Here is what is posted to the official website of the podcast, which is in … [Read more...]