Wolfgang Van Halen's first two shows playing bass for Mark Tremonti’s road band went great, despite Wolf having such short notice. Wolf is currently taking over bass duties while Eddie Van Halen is recovering from emergency surgery. After the first gig Tuesday, Wolf tweeted, "Well the show with my buds @MarkTremonti @IIEROCKII and @GWDrums was a blast! Thanks so much to … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen News
Wolfgang Van Halen Playing Bass For Mark Tremonti
Wolfgang Van Halen will be taking over the bass duties for his good friend Mark Tremonti's band starting TONIGHT in West Greenwich, RI. Tremonti's tourdates are listed here. Tremonti is primarily known as the guitarist of Alter Bridge and Creed, and is starting his tour in support of his first-ever solo project, All I Was, which was released on July 10th via Fret 12 … [Read more...]
Voice Teacher Peter Strobl on Coaching, Technique and Working with Wolfgang Van Halen
Freelance writer Alison Richter interviewed Wolfgang's vocal coach, Peter Strobl. All the Van Halen content is below. For the entire interview, see Examiner.com. The human voice is our most widely used instrument, and one we don’t often care for properly. From public speaking to fronting a band, voices take abuse on a daily basis, and with neglect, the damage may become … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Talks Bass
Yesterday we featured an excerpt from Guitar World's recent interview with Wolfgang Van Halen (August 2012 issue) where he describes the birth of the new Van Halen album, "A Different Kind Of Truth." The following is another excerpt where Wolfgang talks bass, influences, and more. Interview by Chris Gill. The current version of Van Halen is to music what a street rod is to … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Describes the Birth of “A Different Kind of Truth”
The following is an excerpt from Guitar World’s recent interview with Wolfgang Van Halen. The full interview can be found in the August issue. As impressive as Wolfgang's playing and singing is, what's even more extraordinary is how his addition to the band has given Van Halen a new vitality. While it seems like a miracle that "A Different Kind Of Truth" was even made, what … [Read more...]
Kody Van Halen’s Photos From The Road
Hot diggity dog! Eddie's pup Kody Van Halen is at it again...posting pictures of their family on his facebook page. Here's the latest. On set for a Burrrn Magazine photoshoot. … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie and Wolfgang at 5150
CNN caught up with Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen at home in their infamous 5150 recording studio while on a two day break in Los Angeles. First, they talk about their decision, after completing 50 shows, to postpone most of the Summer dates on Van Halen's current tour. They insist there are no tensions within the band. When asked about their legendary frontman David Lee Roth, … [Read more...]
Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen To Appear On CNN This Friday
Here's some more info straight from the band... Edward and Wolfgang Van Halen will appear on CNN this Friday, June 15th during Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin in a special Father's Day story. The story will be run again over the weekend and appear on CNN.com. Check out the video here! … [Read more...]
Guitar World’s Upcoming Van Halen Cover Story
Another Van Halen cover story this year! Guitar World's readers' longtime favorite guitarist, Eddie Van Halen, will be featured on the upcoming issue of Guitar World magazine. The cover story is "On The Road Again With Edward & Wolfgang Van Halen" with the tagline "I See Us Doing This For A Long, Long, Time!" We're hearing that the interview gets pretty in depth about … [Read more...]
Van Halen To Tour JAPAN in November! Tour To Extend into 2013!
In a revealing new interview with USA Today, Edward and Wolfgang Van Halen had a lot to say. Highlights: Van Halen will tour JAPAN In November! Eddie implies that the tour will extend into 2013! The postponed dates were due to scheduling and not band infighting. Eddie And Wolf have some funny and kind remarks about DLR. Wolfgang was integral to the rebirth of the … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen Talk Music
New 4-minute video from USA today featuring Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen talking about playing music together, the best musical advice they ever got, natural musical ability, and AC/DC. This interview was taped a week ago, on June 4th. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Pearl Jam & Alice In Chains Attend Van Halen Show
Wolgang tweeted a picture of himself and Eddie with Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Jerry Cantrell, and Sean Kinney backstage at a Van Halen show in Tacoma, Washington from last weekend. WolfVanHalen Wolfgang Van Halen: "Dad and I with Mike and Eddie of @PearlJam and Jerry and Sean of @AliceInChains after show in Tacoma. Great guys.." … [Read more...]