Michael Anthony joined Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt on stage this past Saturday (April 20) to perform a few Van Halen classics! Armstrong and Dirnt have a side project called The Coverups, who played a gig at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California. Anthony and The Coverups performed "Dance The Night Away", and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" along with KISS's … [Read more...]
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Michael Anthony Still Open To Performing With David Lee Roth
Michael Anthony says he's still open to collaborating with David Lee Roth. Anthony commented on his current relationship with Roth during a recent Q&A interview at the 2024 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. "The last time I actually spoke with him was when [there was talk] about a possible reunion thing,” said Anthony, referring to the rumored 2021 Van Halen tribute … [Read more...]
Van Halen Was ‘The Nirvana For The Late 70s’
Few bands in rock history could create such a seismic shift in popular music in such a short time as Van Halen. In a recent interview, musician Roger Joseph Manning Jr (Jellyfish, Beck, The Moog Cookbook, Imperial Drag) recalled the first time he heard Van Halen and compared the band's impact to Nirvana's in the early 90s. "I remember being on my school playground and … [Read more...]
Introducing Van Halen ‘The Collection’ 1978-1984 6-LP Exclusive Limited Edition Box Set
Van Halen's 'The Collection' 1978-1984 is a vinyl boxed set showcasing the band's groundbreaking early years. Van Halen's THE COLLECTION (1978-1984) is a vinyl boxed set that showcases the band's early years and first incarnation, featuring singer David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. The set includes remastered … [Read more...]
Satriani Continues To Unravel The Mystery Of Edward Van Halen’s Technique
With the upcoming Sammy Hagar "Best Of All Worlds" tour less than four months away, Joe Satriani says he's still working hard to capture the unique guitar style of Edward Van Halen. A task he admits is quite daunting. Below is an excerpt from Satriani's recent interview with Classic Rock's Gary Graff. Joe Satriani is in the midst of a tour with longtime friend, and former … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony Discuss Van Halen’s ‘5150’ Creation
In a newly released video, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony look back on the making of the Van Halen album released 38 years ago this week - 5150. Hagar posted the video, which you can watch above, along with his and Anthony's thoughts on the album: "You can hear the joy we had making this record when you listen back even now. You had four talented people on the same page, … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen II’ Anniversary Celebrated On ‘In The Studio’
On March 23rd, 1979, Van Halen released Van Halen II. In celebration of its 45th anniversary, the syndicated radio show In The Studio with Red Beard has shared its original documentary on the album. Below is what host Red Beard has to say about the album 35 years later along with the special: The quintessential American hard rock band Van Halen's 1978 debut probably … [Read more...]
Five Kids, One Dream: Seeing Van Halen Live
Forty years ago this month, five Cincinnati, Ohio kids barely in their teens got the chance to witness their very first Van Halen concert. The biggest band in rock and roll came to the Cincinnati Gardens and gave them an experience that would last a lifetime and it's all told in the brand-new book Jump: 40th Anniversary of Attending the "1984" Van Halen Concert by author Jim … [Read more...]
A Look Inside ‘Van Halen: A Visual Biography’
'Van Halen: A Visual Biography' by Martin Popoff is a hardcover coffee table book now offered at the Van Halen Store. Many have asked how good the book is and if the pictures inside are rare. So, we're giving you an exclusive look inside the book! It's a stunning visual presentation - this is a hardcover book on thick 100 lb. gloss stock, clocking in at 224 pages. There are … [Read more...]
Could A ‘Van Halen Rising’ Movie Be Coming?
News broke today about the possibility of a movie based on the highly acclaimed book by Greg Renoff - Van Halen Rising - the book that charts the iconic band's journey from Pasadena locals to rock legends. What the chances are it'll happen, we don't know yet. But it's possible. Renoff has posted an update to Facebook: Some exciting news broke today, about me and my book … [Read more...]
Hagar & Anthony On Top Live Songs From ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’
In the latest video to celebrate the release of The Collection II box set, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony name the biggest live tracks from For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Hagar posted the video (above) along with a few additional comments: "This was the first record We actually took our time to write and record. I think pound for a pound, or song for a song, it might be … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen’s ‘Brothers’: A Discussion With Authors Greg Renoff & Chris Gill
With the recent announcement of Alex Van Halen's upcoming autobiography Brothers, fans are wondering what we'll read inside the 384-page book due out in October. The Van Halen News Desk reached out to authors Greg Renoff & Chris Gill to get their thoughts on this highly anticipated book. Renoff is the author of Van Halen Rising: How A Southern California Backyard Party … [Read more...]