Sammy Hagar shared a short video of a Rolling Stone magazine photo shoot, just before the release of 5150. "40 years ago that ’86 Rolling Stone cover came out awesome… just took a few shots and a lot of laughs to get there!" 5150 expanded edition is coming March 27! Pre-order directly from Van Halen Store! Watch the short video, embedded below: … [Read more...]
Van Halen – Why Can’t This Be Love [Official Video]
The official remastered Live Promo Video for "Why Can't This Be Love" was released on Van Halen's YouTube channel today. This is part of the rollout for the Van Halen - 5150 (Expanded Edition), which arrives March 27! This was recorded live at the Hollywood Sportatorium, Pembroke Pines, Florida, on July 04th, 1986. Nearly 40 years ago! Watch the video, embedded … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Poses for Living Room Portrait by L.A. Artist
Los Angeles artist Robert Vargas recently shared a special behind-the-scenes moment with Alex Van Halen — and Van Halen fans are getting a glimpse inside. (Note that Robert Vargas is the artist who painted the epic Eddie Van Halen mural in Hollywood a few years ago. Yes, that guy!) In a video posted to social media, Vargas is seen sitting on the floor of Alex's living … [Read more...]
Alex Confirms NEW VAN HALEN ALBUM in the Works. Eddie, Alex, and Wolf Have Already Recorded Their Parts
In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen has confirmed that his previously mentioned collaboration with Steve Lukather is that Steve is helping Alex put together songs that the three Van Halen's have recorded together (Eddie, Alex, and Wolf). Alex: "Many people have asked, what about releasing unreleased stuff?' Well, we're not gonna … [Read more...]
Remember Your First Time?
A lot can change in 48 years. But not this album. Van Halen's debut was released on February 10th, 1978. 48 years since guitar playing was forever altered. Do you remember your first time? Where were you when you first heard “Eruption”? … [Read more...]