David Lee Roth praised ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony Tuesday in an interview with Rolling Stone: "But Ed has his own vision, I’m assuming. We haven’t really been able to speak about it and it’s a disappointment, just as not having a chance for a reunion of the original band. Clearly, vocals are every bit as much a component of success as a rhythm section or a guitar … [Read more...]
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Van Halen 35th Anniversary: In The Studio Interview with Dave, Eddie, Alex & Michael
From InTheStudio.net: The four original members of Van Halen, guitarist/songwriter Eddie Van Halen, big brother drummer Alex Van Halen, lead singer/lyricist David Lee Roth, and ex-bass player/backing vocalist Michael Anthony are all unanimous in this classic rock interview in their recollections of their unaided efforts before signing their record deal and releasing that … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar and ‘That Metal Show’ Hosts Chose Their ‘Top 5 Roth-Era Van Halen Songs’
Sammy Hagar co-hosted That Metal Show this week, where the four hosts tried to choose the top five best David Lee Roth-era Van Halen songs. Trunk called the task "Impossible because the first four albums, top to bottom, were amazing." Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, and Don Jamieson primarily chose deep tracks, while Hagar argued more for the hits such as "Jump" and "Panama." Don … [Read more...]
Van Halen To Tour JAPAN in November! Tour To Extend into 2013!
In a revealing new interview with USA Today, Edward and Wolfgang Van Halen had a lot to say. Highlights: Van Halen will tour JAPAN In November! Eddie implies that the tour will extend into 2013! The postponed dates were due to scheduling and not band infighting. Eddie And Wolf have some funny and kind remarks about DLR. Wolfgang was integral to the rebirth of the … [Read more...]
Midnight Phil’s “Chickenfoot III” Album Review Video
Midnight Phil reviews Chickenfoot's second album, "Chickenfoot III". You can also watch his “A Different Kind of Truth" Album Review Video and his Van Halen Retrospective Video. … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Talks Van Halen in New Interview
The American Rock Scene got a chance to talk via phone today with the hot-sauce makin’, hot-rod buildin’, hot-bass playin’ Michael Anthony from Chickenfoot and once upon a time, Van Halen. Most of the interview is about Chickenfoot and some of his passions away from the music. We've got the little bit of Van Halen talk transcribed right here: Compare playing with Joe … [Read more...]
New Mad Anthony Tees
Mad Anthony's Cafe has whipped up two new tasty tees that you can grab at Van Halen Store: Mad Anthony's Cafe Blue Shirt S, M, L, XL, XXL $19.95 Mad Anthony's "Open All Night" Shirt S, M, L, XL, XXL $19.95 View all Michael Anthony's Mad Anthony shirts & award-winning hot sauce at Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
Rockin’ Cabo 2011: Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash Recap
Welcome to the Van Halen News Desk’s “Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash 2011” recap, which features setlists of all 4 of the wild concerts, videos of the outdoor concert, and newly imported Cabo Wabo merchandise. Enjoy! Van Halen News Desk staff once again attended the annual Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. As always, a couple thousand … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Joins ROTUS For Special Treat at the Cabo Wabo Cantina
During the week of Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash celebration in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, lucky fans had the opportunity to see a special show at the Cabo Wabo Cantina on On October 12, 2011. This "bonus show" featured an up and coming act "ROTUS". Rotus is a band out of Southern California featuring Sean Hall (Lead Vocals & Guitar), David Soria (Bass) & Billy Becerra … [Read more...]
Mad Anthony Cafe Shirts Available
Did you happen to catch the live webcast concert that Chickenfoot performed last night? Michael Anthony was wearing one of those sweet Mad Anthony Cafe "Skull & Peppers" shirts which are available at VanHalenStore.com. They're available in black, grey, and a black longsleeve. Sizes M, L, XL, & XXL. Mad Anthony Skull & Peppers Tee, Black $19.95 M, L, … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony: “I Was Really Given Total Freedom” on “III”
From UltimateClassicRock.com: The last time we spoke with legendary Chickenfoot bassist Michael Anthony a few months ago, we hadn’t heard the band’s new album ‘III,’ which vocalist Sammy Hagar describes as “the best record I’ve ever made.” Now that we’ve listened to (and reviewed) it, the record certainly lives up to Hagar’s hype, and we were happy to get a chance … [Read more...]
The VHND Album Review: “Chickenfoot III”
Chickenfoot, the supergroup of Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith, released their self-titled debut album in 2009 — a solid, hard-rocking, good-time album, with several key tracks that most anyone who liked the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen would probably enjoy, including “Soap on a Rope,” “Down the Drain,” "Sexy Little Thing," “Get It Up,” “Turnin’ Left” … [Read more...]