Wolfgang Van Halen shared an acoustic version of his Mammoth WVH hit single "Distance" performed by guitarist Rohan of the Australian band Twelve Foot Ninja. Wolfgang posted Rohan's performance to Twitter along with the comment: "The phenomenally talented Rohan of Twelve Foot Ninja with an amazing acoustic rendition of 'Distance!' The phenomenally talented Rohan of … [Read more...]
‘Fair Warning’ Among Top 10 Iconic Heavy Albums Released In 1981
Van Halen's 'Fair Warning' is among the ten most iconic heavy albums released in 1981, according to Ultimate Guitar. Ultimate Guitar's The Phoenician wrote, "All in all, 1981 seemed relatively tame at the time, but in reality, some of the albums released that year would go on to define the main players of the following decade and establish a couple of very exciting metal … [Read more...]
Listen: Arena’s Synthwave Cover Of ‘Dreams’
The alt/pop/synthwave artist Arena has released a cover of Van Halen's "Dreams" featuring Justin "JD" deBlieck of Ice Nine Kills on guitars. The song, now available digitally, also features a soundbite from Sammy Hagar, who recently gave the song his stamp of approval. Here's what Joey Arena and Justin "JD" deBlieck had to say about covering "Dreams" (from … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen On Making Mammoth WVH Album: ‘I Figured Out Who I Was As My Own Artist’
Wolfgang Van Halen said the process of making the debut Mammoth WVH album was also a journey of self-discovery. "This music is me,” he told Hollywood Life. “I figured out who I was as my own artist through this whole process. I like to joke with my friends and everyone that I never went to college, but this was basically my own little college for me, was making this album … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Forever! New Items Now Available
In honor of the incredible legacy of Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen Store is unleashing five new apparel items today. Three new “FOREVER” items consists of a new tee, long sleeve, and hoodie. Forever Tee & Forever Long Sleeve Forever Hoodie Eddie Vintage Tee Eddie Vintage Concert Jersey The new “Vintage Eddie” design is offered on a mineral … [Read more...]