Wolfgang Van Halen has finished recording bass tracks on 20 new songs for Tremonti's upcoming second album. Creed and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti tells TeamRock.com that he believes Wolfgang Van Halen's bass playing will take his second solo album to the next level. Guitarist Eric Friedman handled bass duties on the Creed and Alter Bridge man's 2012 title All I … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen News
‘Eddie Van Halen is an Amazing Father’: Valerie Bertinelli Praises Her Rocker Ex and Their Son
From DailyMail.co.uk: Eddie Van Halen was one of the hardest partying rockers of the seventies and eighties when his band Van Halen was on top. Flash forward 30 years and the Hot For Teacher hit maker has a completely different image, as his ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli explained to Meredith Vieira on Monday. 'Eddie's a great father,' the 54-year-old Hot In Cleveland … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Van Halens Backstage at Black Sabbath Concert Last Night
Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang Van Halen with Tony Iommi backstage at the Black Sabbath concert last night at the Hollywood Bowl! "Had an amazing time last night at the Sabbath show." —Wolfgang “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every … [Read more...]
VHND’S All Access Photo: Ed & Wolfie, 2004
A never seen shot of a 13-year-old Wolfie and his dad backstage during Van Halen's 2004 tour. “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Last Night At Beso Hollywood
Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli celebrate Wolfgang's 23rd birthday with some friends last night at Beso Hollywood. “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
Happy 23rd Birthday, Wolfgang Van Halen!
Wolfgang William Van Halen turns 23 years old today (born March 16, 1991). The Eddie Van Halen instrumental “316" was named in his honor, after Wolfgang’s birthday date. Named after the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, he is the son of Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, and the nephew of Van Halen drummer Alex Van … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony on Wolfgang Van Halen: “He’s a Great Bass Player”
For Bass Players Only’s Jon Liebman caught up with Michael Anthony before a recent concert with Sammy Hagar in Michigan and conducted a video interview with the legendary bass player. Naturally, the subjects ranged from Michael touring a bit with Sammy Hagar this year, Chickenfoot's current hiatus (they're planning to write new songs early this year), Michael's new Peavey VB-MA … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Answers Van Halen Questions on Twitter
The other day, Wolfgang Van Halen decided to do an on-the-spot Q&A session on Twitter. Here are the VH related highlights: Fair Warning or 1984 RT @thismusicsux: ok you've prob been asked 1000 times.Which is your fav VH album 78-84? — Wolfgang Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) June 5, 2013 Balance RT @mr_bobmurdock: @wolfvanhalen What about Sammy era? — Wolfgang Van Halen … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Wolfie’s Birthday Party
This week's All Access Photo comes from Wolfgang's 22nd birthday party last night. The picture, featuring Eddie and Wolf, was posted on Instagram by Tremonti's Eric Friedman. Below are a few more photos from Wolfie's special day. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a new weekly feature at VHND.com . Every weekend we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Wolfgang Van Halen!
Wolfgang William Van Halen turns 22 years old today (born March 16, 1991). The Eddie Van Halen instrumental “316" was named in his honor, after Wolfgang’s birthday date. Named after the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, he is the son of Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, and the nephew of Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen. Like … [Read more...]
Photo: Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen & Valerie Bertinelli
New photo of Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen & Valerie Bertinelli from last night's Tremonti show in L.A. … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen on Joining Tremonti, His Bass Influences & Why He Got Kicked Out of 5th Grade Choir
From Noisecreep: By Carlos Ramirez. Photo by Ashley malle. "I've always been a huge Alter Bridge fan and on the 2007 Van Halen tour we happened to be in the same city, so I went to go see them play and we met for the first time. We got along really well and kept in touch after that. I'm honored to be in his band now. Mark [Tremonti] is still one of my guitar … [Read more...]