The season finale of Modern Drummer's 'Metal Sticks' delivers an extraordinary and rare conversation with Alex Van Halen. In this exclusive episode, Alex joins hosts Nicko McBrain and David Frangioni for a wide-ranging discussion that offers a unique window into his world. Alex shares what he's been up to, reflects on the Van Halen albums, revisits some of his drum setups … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve with Van Halen Live at Whisky A-Go-Go!
On this night in 1977, Van Halen performed at the famous Whisky A-Go-Go in Hollywood. Review photos and listen to audio from the concert below. Listen to both Van Halen sets, featuring several unreleased originals! Some quotes from people who were lucky enough to see Van Halen at the Whisky: "I was there! The midnight show! One of the single best nights of my … [Read more...]
New Van Halen Store Unveils Striped Socks, Guitars, Bucket Hat & More
With Christmas just around the corner, here’s exciting news for Van Halen fans and collectors: after months of development, the Van Halen Store has been completely redesigned. The site now features a faster, smoother checkout process and an all-around enhanced shopping experience. With over 300 items available, browsing and finding your favorites has never been easier. Fresh … [Read more...]
Vinyl Record Sales Highest Since 1984
It's a fascinating trend: Record sales, specifically vinyl, are soaring. Just like video nearly killed the radio star, CDs nearly killed records. And here we are — in 2025 — with vinyl sales at the highest they've been since, yup, 1984! Old-school albums are flying off the shelves. It's like the '80s all over again. Watch the video below. 'The … [Read more...]
The Greatness of Alex Van Halen: Top Five Drum Tracks & More
We've got two new videos highlighting the greatness of Alex Van Halen! In the first video, Glen Sobel, drummer for Alice Cooper, sits down with Drew Dempsey on The Roundtable to celebrate the powerhouse talent of Alex Van Halen. The duo handpicks five Van Halen songs and dives deep into why each is a masterclass in rock drumming. Watch it below: The second video … [Read more...]