Photo Credit: Warner Music Group Legendary recording engineer and longtime Van Halen collaborator helped shape the band's iconic sound from the very beginning. We are sad to report that the music recording world has lost an icon. Donn Landee, the recording engineer who played a pivotal role in crafting Van Halen's groundbreaking sound, passed away from natural causes … [Read more...]
5150 Expanded Edition is Out!
The 5150 Expanded Edition is out today featuring the 1986 live concert from New Haven and the Blu-ray debut of 'Live Without a Net,' along with rare b-sides, extended versions, and a deluxe 24-page book! Check out the live video for "Best Of Both Worlds" from New Haven, embedded above. And watch Sammy and Michael discuss making 5150, embedded below. "One of the the … [Read more...]
40 Years Ago: Van Halen Launches New Era With The Release Of ‘5150’
“Hello, bayyyyyy-beh!” 40 years ago today, Van Halen Mach II was born! 5150 ushered in a decade of #1 albums and sold-out tours with vocalist Sammy Hagar. Where did Van Halen get the idea for the "5150" title? 5150 is the California statute for holding those with grave mental disabilities involuntarily for 72 hours and sometimes longer pending further psychiatric … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Wolf Van Halen!
Happy birthday to Wolfgang Van Halen, who turns 35. Edward Van Halen lit the fire in the group that bears his name. Now his son is blazing his own trail as a solo artist. This is the story of Wolfgang Van Halen. Wolfie at just one hour old, held by Alex Van Halen Born March 16th, 1991, named after the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang William Van … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds Band Kicks Off 2026 Las Vegas Residency
Watch Sammy Hagar's Best of All Worlds band perform at the at Dolby Live at Park MGM, kicking off their 2026 Las Vegas Residency on March 11. Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff. Sammy Hagar March 11, 2026 Las Vegas Set List 1. "Soap on a Rope"2. "Mine All Mine"3. "Poundcake"4. "Panama"5. "There's Only One Way to … [Read more...]