Will a Van Halen tribute eventually happen? Was it ever planned at all? David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, Jason Newsted and Joe Satriani have all commented on the record. Wolfgang Van Halen, however, has had little to say about it...until now. During a recent interview with Rolling Stone's Brian Hiatt, Wolfgang was asked a series of questions regarding the much-publicized … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar News
The former Van Halen frontman recently released his acoustic solo album, "Lite Roast". In 2015, he's touring with his band "The Circle", featuring Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson, and Jason Bonham. His other band, Chickenfoot, is on hiatus indefinitely.
WATCH: Peanuts Gang Performs Van Halen’s ‘Dreams’
Who knew Charlie Brown could hit those high notes? Check out this fantastic video created by YouTuber Garren Lazar featuring the Peanuts gang led by good ole' Charlie performing Van Halen's "Dreams". The video was originally posted in 2020 in memory of Eddie Van Halen but was removed due to YouTube's then fair-use policy. Thankfully, Lazar was able to repost it this week so, … [Read more...]
What Are The Ten Best Van Halen Deep Cuts?
Just how deep will you go when it comes to your Van Halen fix? Of the 131 songs in Van Halen's catalogue, 56 of them were released as singles. That leaves another 75 songs that can be referred to as "album tracks" or "deep cuts". Just recently, Metal Injection's Andrew Kapper posted his own ten best Van Halen deep cut list, which included the tracks "Baluchitherium", … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s ‘I Never Said Goodbye’ Featuring Eddie Van Halen Turns 35 [AUDIO]
Sammy Hagar's solo album I Never Said Goodbye featuring Eddie Van Halen on bass turned 35 today. The syndicated radio show "In The Studio with Red Beard" recently re-released the album's 25th anniversary interview with Hagar. About The Never Said Goodbye Album I Never Said Goodbye, released on June 23rd, 1987 through Geffen Records, was Hagar's ninth studio album overall … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Anniversary
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (also known as F.U.C.K.) is the ninth studio album by Van Halen (and the third with Sammy Hagar as vocalist), released June 17th, 1991. This album was their third in a row to reach #1 on the U.S. charts, which is where it stayed for three weeks. It has gone on to sell 3.9 million copies in the U.S. It was certified gold and platinum on 08/22/91, … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Sings ‘Unchained’ with Sammy Hagar and the Circle
Sammy Hagar & The Circle's "Crazy Times!" tour kicked off this past weekend with shows in Connecticut and New Jersey. Of the 16 songs played each night, eight of them were from Van Halen's catalog, and not all of them were from the Sammy era. The show in Mansfield, Massachusetts last night marked the first night that Anthony sang the Van Halen classic, 'Unchained" on … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Kick Off Summer Tour With Van Halen Heavy Shows [VIDEO & SETLISTS]
Summer nights and the music of Van Halen...that's all we need baby. Dont'cha know it! Sammy Hagar & The Circle's "Crazy Times!" tour kicked off this past weekend with shows in Connecticut and New Jersey. Of the 16 songs played each night, eight of them were from Van Halen's catalog, and not all of them from the Sammy era. Having the chance to catch the Connecticut … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar on Club Random with Bill Maher
Bill and Sammy riff on rock and roll excess, the upbringing and the heartbreak that drove Sammy to be a rock star, the technology that would have helped Bill talk to girls when he was younger, how to survive fights when you’re married, Sammy and Eddie Van Halen making peace at the end, and how Quentin Tarrantino put Sammy’s tequila brand in his movie. Watch the full … [Read more...]
WATCH: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Footage Set To Van Halen’s ‘Dreams’
Van Halen is reaching for the skies and Tom Cruise is their wingman! Check out the video above created by YouTuber Naf Naf, who used clips from a behind scenes trailer for the the upcoming film "Top Gun: Maverick" (due out May 24th) and set them to Van Halen's classic 1986 single "Dreams". Of course, we weren't surprised to find videos previously created featuring … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Responds To Van Halen Tribute Rumors [VIDEO]
Michael Anthony says he was part of the discussions regarding a possible Van Halen tribute project featuring Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth and Joe Satriani. During his appearance on The Mitch Lafon & Jeremy White Show, Anthony was asked by co-host Jeremy White if he was aware of the recent story making its rounds among the classic rock community regarding a possible Van … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony & The Circle To Release New Album This Year
Sammy Hagar & The Circle will release a new album titled Crazy Times before the year is over and it looks like it'll include plenty of Michael Anthony's classic vocals. In a recent interview with Forbes, Hagar said the new Circle album was recorded at Nashville's RCA Studios with famed country producer Dave Cobb. Cobb, who is best known for working with country and … [Read more...]
WATCH: Sammy Hagar Shares Another Van Halen Video From The Vaults – ‘Why Can’t This Be Love?’ Live From Tokyo ’89
It's 5150 celebration time! Thirty-six years ago this week, Van Halen's 5150 album topped the charts. It was the band's first number one album and first featuring Sammy Hagar on lead vocals. To celebrate, Hagar shared a video of the band performing the album's debut single - "Why Can't This Be Love" - live from Tokyo, Japan in 1989. Along with the video, Hagar and … [Read more...]