In the video above, new live footage of the Jacob Deraps Band covering Van Halen's "I'm The One" at La Réserve in St-Georges this week. In addition, Jacob has recently released two original songs. Check them out below! "Fuck Off" is written and performed by Jacob Deraps and Josh Gallagher. "Live Fast Die Slow" is written by Jacob Deraps and Vann Delorey, and … [Read more...]
Oh, You Ate 5150 Too! – Van Halen Mashup
Kick off your weekend with a KILLER new Van Halen mashup! Here's a new, unique Van Halen medley from guitarist Charlie Stinchcombe (aka “Liquid Charlie”) that cleverly combines classic riffs from Van Halen's 5150 and OU812 albums. Yet another great one from Charlie! Keep up with Liquid Charlie: Follow him on Instagram and Facebook. And Check out his YouTube Channel, … [Read more...]
‘For Unlawful Carnal Mashup’ by Liquid Charlie
Kick off your weekend with a KILLER new Van Halen mashup! Here's a new, unique Van Halen medley from guitarist Charlie Stinchcombe (aka “Liquid Charlie”) that cleverly combines explosive riffs from Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge album. "My new guitar inspired me to make this mashup of Van Halen's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" album!" - Charlie As usual, … [Read more...]
‘Panama’ at the… Finnish Line?
What says 'classic American hard rock' better than the mighty Van Halen? Nothing, right? So, we're not surprised that our friends in Finland would jack some American culture for their outrageously popular band, Steve 'n' Seagulls. (Okay, culture may not exactly be the word that first comes to mind when processing the pun on the band's name and the actor who inspired it, but … [Read more...]
Tonight in Phoenix: Meet Us at the Atomic Punks!
TONIGHT in PHOENIX / TEMPE! See the Ultimate Van Halen tribute, The Atomic Punks, at Tempe's "Rock and Roll Night Out" at the Marquee Theatre tonight (Friday May 11). Also, meet Jeff & Terri from VHND & Van Halen Store. We’re based in Phoenix, and we're friends with the band, so we'll be there! We're hanging out at the merch booth selling Official VH items. Come … [Read more...]
Why the ‘Jump’ Synthtro Doesn’t Stray Far from the Band’s Raw Roots
Given the endless tone worship and shredding adulation Eddie Van Halen generates within the guitar community, it's somewhat ironic that one of the band's most recognizable sounds comes from a synth. But as a number one hit upon its release and a mainstay of sports arenas and karaoke bars in years since, "Jump" from Van Halen's 1984 is about as classic as it gets—and it’s … [Read more...]
In an Alternate Universe, is EVH the Lead Guitarist for… ZZ Top? AC/DC?
Surf the web and you’re bound to find thousands of videos by die-hard Eddie Van Halen fans, doing their damnedest to pay a fitting tribute to their hard rock hero. Then there’s Andres Nunez, the Colombian musician who took first at the 2016 Sibelius Fest electric guitar festival. Nunez’ January 2018 YouTube video “If Yngwie Malmsteen Played For…” has racked up more than 440k … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘Aftershock’ Covered
It's another great Van Halen instrumental cover from Jacob and Josh! And once again, premiering it exclusively on the Van Halen News Desk. Jacob states, "Here's our cover of the highlight of the Balance album, "Aftershock!" We wanted to tackle the production of this era, which has what we both believe to be Eddie's second best tone, next to the original brown sound. The … [Read more...]
Watch 10-Year-Old Dazzle with ‘Eruption’ at School Concert
Quick ... somebody get this kid to Gazarri's! Yahoo News featured a video of a 10-year-old playing Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption" today. Garret is 10 years old and has only been playing guitar for two years and he's quite amazing! Garrett is playing "Eruption" in front of 300 people at his strings concert. He is such a talented boy, we know he is going to be a future rock … [Read more...]
Killer Cover of Van Halen’s Unreleased ‘We Die Bold’
Jacob and Josh are back! And this time, with another full band Van Halen cover of an unreleased Van Halen gem! Premiering exclusively on the Van Halen News Desk, guitarist Jacob Deraps and drummer Josh Gallagher have released their cover of Van Halen’s 1977 demo, “We Die Bold,” with Jacob on guitar, bass, and vocals, and Josh pounding the drums. This unreleased Van … [Read more...]
Foo Fighters Cover Van Halen/John Lennon Mashup
Remember that clever John Lennon & Van Halen mashup we featured years ago? Well, the Foo Fighters just covered it at their show last night in Brazil! Watch the live performance below. Mashup artist Mighty Mike mashed-up two rock classics that, on the surface, have nothing in common. Yet, most rock fans say they like it! John Lennon's instrumental version of … [Read more...]
40th Anniversary ‘Eruption’ Cover By Mike Himmel
The video above is without a doubt one of the best "Eruption" covers we've ever heard! Guitarist Mike Mike Himmel tells the VHND, “I’m a lifelong Van Halen fan. Eddie has continued to be a constant source of inspiration after all these years. I’ve always wanted to uncover the mystery wrapped in a riddle with his style and tone. "The 40th Anniversary of Van Halen's 1978 … [Read more...]