What happens when you remove the heart and soul from classic Van Halen? You're about to find out thanks to YouTuber Dr. Bob. Bobby Huff aka "Dr. Bob" has a musical surgery channel and for his latest episode he put the 1978 Van Halen song "Runnin' With The Devil" on the cutting table to demonstrate the detrimental effects of something called quantization. Dr. Bob defines … [Read more...]
‘This Kid Is Dangerous!’: When Eddie Van Halen Predicted Son Wolfgang’s Future Success
Eddie Van Halen is probably looking down right now with a big ear-to-ear grin saying, "I told you so!" Back in 2006 Eddie called in to The Howard Stern Show for a rare interview. At the time Wolfgang was only 15 years old but, according to Eddie, already a "world class musician". "His main instrument is drums, number two is guitar and about three weeks ago he started … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Releases Two New Songs + Video
Wolfgang Van Halen has unleashed two more Mammoth WVH tracks along with an official video, recorded at 5150 Studios. The track "Don't Back Down" is the latest single from the album due out June 11th. Check out the official video below starring Wolfgang Van Halen on lead vocals, Wolfgang Van Halen on guitar, Wolfgang Van Halen on bass, Wolfgang Van Halen on drums and, yes, … [Read more...]
‘Women & Children First’ Anniversary & Tribute!
Here's our extensive tribute to Van Halen's third album... Track listing: 1. And The Cradle Will Rock...2. Everybody Wants Some!!3. Fools4. Romeo Delight5. Tora! Tora!6. Loss Of Control7. Take Your Whiskey Home8. Could This Be Magic?9. In A Simple Rhyme(Hidden) Growth Release Date:March 26, 1980Recorded:December 1979 - February 1980Length:33:13Producer:Ted … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen On VH Favorites, Original ‘316’ Title, DLR & More In Latest Twitter Q&A
Wolfgang Van Halen held an impromptu “Ask Me Anything” Q&A session with fans on Twitter and answered plenty of Van Halen-related questions along the way. Here's a look at some of the questions and Wolfgang's answers regarding Van Halen and his "Pops" Eddie: Your fave VH record? Can’t pick just one. I love them all, but I’d go 'Fair Warning'/'1984' for Roth, … [Read more...]