When Van Halen shot up a Florida hotel pool with Japanese pellet rifles. That's what's on David Lee Roth's mind in episode six of The Roth Show. Dave takes us back to the time Van Halen stopped in Florida while on tour in 1978. After the show [which included Dave's 95-year old grandmother at the show], they checked into a Holiday Inn. While there, Dave, Eddie, Alex and Mike … [Read more...]
‘Live: Right Here, Right Now’ Vinyl Remaster Available (UPDATED)
Update 5/4/23: VanHalenStore.com is going to be selling a small quantity of these in May, 2023. Details here. (Original title: Van Halen's 'Live: Right Here, Right Now' To Make Vinyl Debut) VAN HALENLIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOWTO MAKE VINYL DEBUT ON RECORD STORE DAY 4-LP Set To Celebrate The Classic Album’s 30th AnniversaryWith Limited Edition Red Vinyl Version On … [Read more...]
‘In The Studio’ Celebrates 45th Anniversary Of Van Halen’s Debut Album (Audio)
The syndicated radio show 'In The Studio' celebrates the 45th anniversary of Van Halen's debut album! In celebration of the 45th anniversary of Van Halen's classic debut album, 'In The Studio' has shared an episode devoted entirely to the album released on February 10th, 1978. Below is some of what host Redbeard had to say about Van Halen's debut.: The list of the … [Read more...]
Jas Obrecht’s Latest Audio Release: The Complete 1981 Interview With Michael Anthony
Jas Obrecht has released another classic Van Halen interview! This time the veteran rock journalist shares his complete interview with Michael Anthony from 1981. Jas shared the audio with the VHND and also released the interview via his YouTube channel "Talking Guitar: Jas Obrecht's Music Magazine". Here is what Jas had to say about Mike along with the entire interview … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Debut Turns 45: What’s The Best Track? [POLL]
Van Halen's iconic debut album was released 45 years ago today! Released on February 10th, 1978, Van Halen was a huge commercial success and would go on to influence countless bands in the years that followed. The album peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard 200 and has gone on to sell more than 10 million copies in the United States. Rolling Stone, … [Read more...]