Recently, we sent our favorite young drummer, Avery Molek, asked the readers of the Van Halen News Desk which Van Halen song they would like to see him cover in his next Van Halen video. Well, today Avery released the first song he picked from the results... and naturally, it's a great one... 1984's "House Of Pain!" Watch him perform the drum cover, above, and tell us how … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
‘I’m The World’s Biggest Van Halen Fan,’ Claims Each Member of Sons Of Apollo
Eric Broadbent from EVH Gear TV has interviewed all five members of the new super group SONS OF APOLLO, who all claim to be the "World's biggest Van Halen fan!" Check out this article and the five exclusive interviews. TONS of great VH talk! By Eric Broadbent: While we wait to see what will become of 2018 as far as Van Halen is concerned ie: new album, tour, or anything … [Read more...]
Concert Video: Van Halen Live in Memphis, 1981
Enjoy this audience shot concert footage of Van Halen live at the Mid South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee, September 1, 1981! This is a nearly complete Fair Warning show. Sure, it's one camera, and distorted sound, but beggars can't be choosers - it's some of the only Fair Warning concert footage we have. This upgrade from 2012 is from a better source than what's circulated … [Read more...]
‘Mean Street’ Cover by my Ruin
What do you think of this cover of Van Halen's "Mean Street," by the band My Ruin? … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Spanish Fly” Covered on Bass
Eddie Van Halen's masterful "Spanish Fly" instrumental, from Van Halen II, has inspired countless cover versions on guitar. Then one day, Derek Sherinian covered it on Piano, which was absolutely beautiful. And now, New York bassist Brad Russell tells the Van Halen News Desk that Derek's piano cover inspired him to "try" and play it on the bass. He tells VHND, "As a … [Read more...]
Free Shipping at Van Halen Store
The upcoming 40th anniversary of Van Halen's game-changing 1978 debut album is fast approaching. To celebrate, for a limited time, Van Halen Store is giving FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. orders over $78! Have you seen all the killer new items at Van Halen Store? There's the new EVH Board Shorts, new shirts, new thermals, a new hat, and new accessories and novelties, such as … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: ‘Van Halen Made a Real Strong Statement By Not Wishing Me a Happy Birthday’
Sammy Hagar was interviewed on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation" yesterday, where he revealed that he didn't hear from the Van Halen brothers on his seventieth birthday. Hagar explained, "To me, they made a real strong statement by not wishing me a happy birthday for my seventieth. Especially amongst the fact that so many people have died. I mean, a week before that Tom Petty died. … [Read more...]
Avery Molek Asks VHND Which Van Halen Song He Should Cover
We sent our favorite young drummer, Avery Molek, a box of swag from Van Halen Store. In the video above, he asks VHND readers which Van Halen song they want to see him cover in his next Van Halen video! Help him decide in the comments section, below! Related Avery Molek articles: Our original feature on young drumming prodigy Avery Molek, 6-Year-Old Drummer Shreds Van … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, David Lee Roth! Watch the Earliest Van Halen Video Interview Ever!
To celebrate David Lee Roth's birthday today, we've got a newly surfaced video interview of Van Halen in 1978! And it's the coolest thing ever! This was filmed in London for the Australian TV show, Countdown. This is the earliest Van Halen video interview that has ever surfaced, and it's a absolute gem. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Anniversary Photo Gallery: Van Halen Onstage & Backstage at the Hollywood Bowl
Four years ago today, Van Halen completed their 41-date North American 2015 tour with two performances in their hometown in a storied venue they’ve never played before — the famous Hollywood Bowl! Enjoy this photo gallery from these two shows! Click on the photos to view at full size, or to view as a slideshow. [supsystic-gallery id='2'] Four even more photos from these … [Read more...]
Playboy Ranks Every Van Halen Song
Having just heard the sad news about the passing of Hugh Hefner, we wondered if the band had ever toured the Playboy Mansion. No news on that, but we were surprised to find that in February 2015, Playboy's website ranked every Van Halen song. That’s right … Jordan Hoffman from Playboy took on the gargantuan task of ranking every single Van Halen song ever recorded, sparing … [Read more...]
Not Everybody Wants Some!
Check out this letter written by a disgruntled parent who took their daughter to the Van Halen concert in Shreveport, Louisiana on this day in 1982. Priceless! Thanks to fellow fan Rodney Carr for digging this out of his collection. Here's a few ways we think the parent could have signed off on their letter: "And I almost forgot to mention that the singer … [Read more...]