The wait for the second Mammoth WVH album may be over soon. Wolfgang Van Halen says his second effort is near completion. In a recent interview with Total Guitar, Wolfgang gave an update on the album, including what we'll expect to hear and what it's like using his father's famous Frankenstein guitar on a few tracks. Here is what Wolfgang had to tell Total Guitar's Amit … [Read more...]
A&E Network To Air ‘Biography’ Episode On Sammy Hagar
A&E Network will be airing five all-new Biography specials celebrating the careers of some of hard rock’s greatest legends and Sammy Hagar will be among them. Set to premiere in late 2023, each documentary will feature exclusive interviews with each of the artists and those closest to them as well as archival footage and audio. The specials will go behind the … [Read more...]
Mike Portnoy Names Alex Van Halen Among 11 Greatest Drummers Of All Time (VIDEO)
Mike Portnoy named Alex Van Halen as one of the most influential rock drummers of all time and a major influence on his own style. In a video for Revolver, Portnoy (Dream Theater, the Winery Dogs) was asked to name who he believes are the 11 greatest drummers of all time and named Alex, citing his imposing sound as one of the first things he was hooked on. "He was playing … [Read more...]
Coming Out Of Retirement One Show At A Time, Van Halen Wanted To Open For Queen
"There's a little bit of Dave in every mother f*!#er out there!" Who else can make that claim so boldly? Nobody else but David Lee Roth, of course. Dave is back with another episode of The Roth Show. Among the highlights are Dave talking about his retirement, the Van Halen studio/live recordings and how he, Eddie and Alex had reently talked about touring stadiums with … [Read more...]
Latest David Lee Roth Studio/Live Release: ‘Unchained’
One more DLR Studio/Live release comin' up!!!! David Lee Roth has released studio/live track number six and this time it's the Fair Warning classic "Unchained". As with the previously released "You Really Got Me", "Dance The Night Away", "Panama" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" and "Everybody Wants Some!!", the song was recorded in the spring of 2022 … [Read more...]