Welcome to the first installment of a new monthly feature here at VHND, where we spotlight upcoming guitar players and feature their killer Van Halen covers, which we feel should not be missed by VH fans! This new column is written by Eric Broadbent, host of the popular EVH Gear Discussion Talk Show on YouTube. This month Eric interviews Charlie Stinchcombe (aka "Liquid … [Read more...]
Best Videos from Sammy Hagar’s 2016 Birthday Bash
Here's our second of two articles covering Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash held in Cabo San Lucas Oct 7-13th. Watch the best videos that have surfaced from the party below. Night #4 Setlist: Top of the World Big Foot Black 'n' Blue Whole Lotta Love Right Now I Can't Drive 55 Little White Lie When The Levee Breaks Runaround (Alex Gonzales) Poundcake (Alex … [Read more...]
Watch These Kids’ Blistering Cover of Van Halen’s ‘5150’!
It's 5150 time! Premiered exclusively on the Van Halen News Desk, watch this brand new video by guitarist Jacob Deraps and drummer Josh Gallagher, where they rip through Van Halen's "5150"! From the original Tama Rosewood Snare, to the Germino 1968 Plexi Replica, as well as the performance and energy, they have it all to make it a very enjoyable quality cover to watch and … [Read more...]
Jacob Deraps Tackles His Favorite Song, Van Halen’s ‘I’m The One’
Everyone know that it's hard to replicate Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing and sound. "I'm the One" from the debut album is particularly hard to play. It's swing feel is something most people will lack and Eddie's blistering solos and licks are all the way through it. And let's not forget the tone! Jacob Deraps came up with a new recording of his favorite song where you can … [Read more...]
WATCH: Van Halen’s ‘Mean Street’ Intro Performed on Keyboard
We've heard Eddie's amazing intro to "Mean Street" a million times, and it still get's our fur up! Well, today we're featuring it on keyboard, performed by famous keyboardist Derek Sherinian. We think you'll dig it! Derek Sherinian is a keyboardist who has toured and recorded for Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Yngwie Malmsteen, Kiss, and Joe Bonamassa. He was also a member of … [Read more...]
Watch These Kids’ Incendiary Cover of Van Halen’s ‘On Fire!’
A couple years back, we featured some Van Halen covers by Jacob Deraps, a young Canadian guitarist who's absolutely tearing up Van Halen classics. In the new video above, Jacob once again collaborates with Australian drummer, Josh Gallagher, and together they perform an incendiary cover of Van Halen's "On Fire." The results should make you proud of how this younger … [Read more...]
8-Year-Old Drummer Plays Van Halen’s ‘Jump’
Young drumming sensation, Avery Molek, returns with another Van Halen song...this time it's their #1 hit, "Jump." In addition to playing along perfectly with the beat, Avery can seen smiling exuberantly as he lip syncs to the words to the classic song. (Avery's currently 9, but was 8 when this video was recorded). “I love rockin out to Van Halen! They kick butt!!” says Avery. … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Jams Van Halen Classics at Mark In The Morning 1st Anniversary Show
We got video of the legendary Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony, performing three Van Halen classics (with Warrant's Robert Mason on vocals) at the Mark In The Morning 1st Anniversary Show which took place Friday night (Feb 26th) at The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. It's great to see and hear Michael doing what he does best! This event was a variety show featuring music, … [Read more...]
Tribute To Both Eras of Van Halen – LIVE on TV Wednesday
UPDATED with video above. (2/25/16). Season 6 of 'The World's Greatest Tribute Bands' continues with a tribute to both eras of Van Halen. Tune in LIVE Wednesday, February 24 at 10pET | 7pPT only on AXS TV! Watch the commercial below. This tribute show will celebrate BOTH David Lee Roth AND Sammy Hagar! That's right, they are doing a second TV broadcast with Fan Halen … [Read more...]
5-Year-Old Girl Plays Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ On The Drums (Video)
Most 5-year-old girls spend their time playing with dolls. Not Eduarda Henklein. This little girl spends her time kicking butt the drums. This week, a video of the musical prodigy performing a spot-on cover of Van Halen’s number one hit “Jump” has gone viral. The video, which was actually uploaded to YouTube in May, is still wracking up the hits thanks to the little … [Read more...]
Watch These Teens’ Cover of Van Halen’s ‘Loss of Control’
Last year we featured some Van Halen covers by Jacob Deraps, a young Canadian guitarist who's absolutely tearing up Van Halen classics. Now we're featuring him again, because this time Jacob collaborated with another teen, and the results should make you proud of how this younger generation not only swings, but also is waving the Van Halen flag while keeping the rock and roll … [Read more...]
Jingle Bells in the style of Van Halen (Video)
December People is a side project where some famous musicians rock up Christmas songs in a classic rock vein and puts on classic rock Christmas shows every December. Watch their Van Halen-ized "Jingle Bells" video below. Note that two members of December People were in Sammy Hagar's solo band. Gary Pihl (now the guitar player in Boston) and David Lauser. Gary Pihl talks … [Read more...]