Earlier this summer, we featured Part 1 of Midnight Phil's two part Van Halen Retrospective. We're glad to say that Part 2 is finished! A message from Midnight Phil to VHND readers: "Thanks for all the amazing feedback on Part 1 of the Van Halen Retrospective! Part 2 was tricky, because it involved discussing some of the more frustrating things about the band's history … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony
Video Interview: Michael Anthony
From BASS FRONTIERS: It is impossible to tell you how cool we feel to have this video interview with none other than Michael Anthony! Currently the bassist for supergroup Chickenfoot (with Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith, and Joe Satriani), but best known as a founding member of Van Halen, Michael is one of the most loved and revered rock bassists out there. Period. If nothing … [Read more...]
“Chickenfoot III” Details, Track Listing Revealed
Chickenfoot - Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar - Announce More Details Including Track Listing and Correct Album Name "Chickenfoot III" for Much Anticipated Forthcoming Album Due Out September 27th From eOne Music "Chickenfoot III" Follows Up a Debut Award-Winning Gold Album and a Successful Cross Country Tour LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2011 … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot “Big Foot” Teaser & Michael Anthony Interview
UPDATED: A longer teaser of "Big Foot" has been added. Attention Foot Soldiers...Get Your Boots On! The First Single "BIG FOOT" release date 08.02.11 CHICKENFOOT III album release date on 09.27.11. Michael Anthony talked to MusicRadar.com about basses, amps, and background vocals on Chickenfoot's upcoming album. Anthony said that his vocals are featured more … [Read more...]
Exclusive VHND Chickenfoot Update: Album & Single Details Revealed
The Van Halen News Desk received a surprise update straight from Michael Anthony today, when he personally called us and said that he reads the VHND every day, and that he wanted to give us the inside scoop on some important details about Chickenfoot's upcoming album and first single. "Okay," said Michael, "Here's some breaking news for ya - I hope that you feel special 'cuz … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Clarifies Roth Comments
The Van Halen News Desk got an update straight from Michael Anthony today, when he personally called us and told us that he reads the VHND every day and he is hoping that we could clarify something he said in an interview that we featured this week. He also gave us the inside scoop on some details for Chickenfoot's upcoming album and first single, here. Michael Anthony, … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony on Chickenfoot’s Next Album and Tour
UltimateClassicRock.com conducted an interview last week with Michael Anthony on Chickenfoot's upcoming album. Here's some excerpts: Michael Anthony, the founding bassist of Van Halen, and current member of hard-rock supergroup Chickenfoot, took time from planning the release of the band’s upcoming album to grant Ultimate Classic Rock an exclusive interview. He talked … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Birthday message & update
It's Michael Anthony's birthday today! (Born June 20, 1954). Here's an update from his "Mad Anthony" Facebook page: "Thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes! The only thing that makes my day better is that mixing on the new Chickenfoot CD is done! It's a lot heavier than the first record and I can't wait to get it out there! The first single should hit the airwaves … [Read more...]
Van Halen Retrospective (Part 1)
Midnight Phil discusses the David Lee Roth era of his favorite band, Van Halen, in the first part of this two part retrospective. It's basically a home-made comedic review done with a lot of effort by a young, passionate fan. We hope you enjoy it! We will feature "Part 2" of Midnight Phil's Van Halen retrospective later this month. … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot Update from Joe & Michael
Chickenfoot spent part of May holed up in the foot locker working on their second album, due sometime later this year. *Joe Satriani says, "Chickenfoot's second album is almost finished, and we're hoping to mix sometime in June. It is heavier, and better than the first one, and I can't wait to get it out there!" *Michael Anthony says, "Been in the studio with Sammy, Chad … [Read more...]
Sammy and Michael Rock Lake Tahoe
Examiner.com has a story about Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas playing in The South Shore Room at Harrah's/Tahoe over the Cinco de mayo weekend. As usual when Sammy plays in Tahoe, Michael Anthony was the special guest. The sold-out two hour show contained Hagar, Montrose, and Van Halen hits. See the photo slideshow. … [Read more...]
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary Van Halen’s Fair Warning
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Van Halen's magnum opus, we're declaring it "Fair Warning Week" at VHND, were we're featuring a different story about the album every day for the next seven days. Happy Birthday, Fair Warning. On April 29th, 1981, Van Halen unleashed their darkest album. From the opening out-of-this-world sounds of "Mean Street" to the insane fade … [Read more...]