Ow, oh! Hey you! Who said that?! It's Wild Bill McClintock and he's back in town with another Van Halen mashup! McClintock has a popular YouTube channel featuring several of his own personally crafted mashups from a slew of classic rock artists including a handful from Van Halen. His most recent may be his most unusual yet. He matched up David Lee Roth's original vocal … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Says Mammoth WVH Is All Live, No Backing Tracks Needed
Wolfgang Van Halen is not a fan of bands who use backing tracks in concert and is making it very clear - Mammoth WVH is one hundred percent live. In a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Wolfgang didn't hold back when asked about bands who allegedly use backing tracks for both vocals and instruments during live shows. "I think it’s a copout to use tracks, unless … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of Van Halen’s ‘Dreams’, 75th Anniversary Of Blue Angels At Upcoming Afterburner Music Festival
Sammy Hagar & The Circle have announced they'll be part of the first-ever Afterburner Music Festival in Southern California to be held on October 1st and 2nd. The show will be in celebration of Van Halen's classic 1986 single "Dreams" along with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who starred in the song's video (above). Hagar and his bandmates Michael Anthony (bass), Jason … [Read more...]
Brian May On Planned ‘Star Fleet’ Reissue, Unheard Eddie Van Halen Solos
There may be some unheard Eddie Van Halen recordings in our future, according to Queen's Brian May. During a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock's Matt Wardlaw, May revealed that he plans on reissuing his 1983 EP Star Fleet Project featuring Eddie on guitar. Among the recording session tapes are never-before-heard solos from Eddie. "I haven’t gone back in there … [Read more...]
This Day [Literally] In 1978: Van Halen ‘Jams’ Out In Oklahoma
August 6th, 1978. It's a steamy, hot day under the blaring sun in Oklahoma City. A crowd of very sweaty, very buzzed rock and roll fans are burning up, anxiously awaiting for the next band to hit the stage. Have no fear, the Ice Cream Man, King Edward and Van Halen are here to keep 'em cool! On this day in 1978 Van Halen performed a rare day-time concert at the State Fair … [Read more...]