Gene Simmons just got a big FU from DLR. Earlier this week Simmons told Rolling Stone that David Lee Roth was no longer on tour opening for KISS, adding that he’s not a fan of the “modern-day Dave”: "It bears noting that during Dave’s heyday, nobody did what he did. He was the ultimate frontman. Not Plant, not Rod Stewart, nobody. He took being a frontman way … [Read more...]
Guitarist John 5 On Unreleased Van Halen-Inspired DLR Track ‘Nothing Could Have Stopped Us’
Guitarist John 5 said there is a Van Halen-inspired track he recorded with David Lee Roth that has yet to be released titled “Nothing Could Have Stopped Us”. During a recent interview with Alabama's AL.com, John 5 revealed some of the details behind the track: Speaking of rock legends, you played guitar on the David Lee Roth solo album “DLR Band.” But … [Read more...]
Van Halen: The Life. The Music. The Joy.
The coveted Van Halen special issue by LIFE is now available at Van Halen Store! Beautifully printed and informative, this “bookazine” is high quality - more like a book than a magazine. Well-written and loaded with amazing color photos - many rare or never-before-seen. This LIFE special issue is 96 pages of pure Van Halen (no ads, or any non-VH content) and will be enjoyed … [Read more...]
THIS DAY IN 1984: Van Halen Performs At ‘Monsters of Rock’ Festival, Castle Donington [AUDIO, VIDEO & PHOTOS]
On this day in rock history, Van Halen performed for 65,000 sweaty heavy metal fans at the "Monsters of Rock" Festival at Donington Park in Castle, Donington, Leicestershire, England. This show was the first "Monsters of Rock" show out of five the band played to wrap up the 1984 tour. This was also Van Halen’s first U.K. appearance since 1980. The bill for this day included … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH’s Upcoming Whisky A Go-Go Concert Postponed ‘Out Of An Abundance Of Caution’
Mammoth WVH has postponed its concert previously scheduled for tomorrow night (Wednesday, August 18th) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The gig, which was originally scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday (August 18). The concert has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 12th. Wolfgang Van Halen posted the news earlier today via social … [Read more...]