Joe Satriani has announced that his next album, Shapeshifting, will come out on April 10. He just released the first single from the LP, "Nineteen Eighty," which is an homage to Eddie Van Halen, containing plenty of finger-tapping and melody. Satriani used an Eddie Van Halen signature phaser pedal as a tribute to his guitar hero. Satch says, “I’ve always been a huge fan … [Read more...]
Diamond Dave Rocks Allentown
David Lee Roth and Kiss performed their second show last night (Tuesday, Feb 4) at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This time, Roth played 11-song set, consisting of four songs (in bold, below) which weren't performed on the first night of the tour! Setlist & video below. David Lee Roth Setlist (Feb 4th): You Really Got MeJust Like … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Hangs with School of Rock Students Ahead of Allentown Show
David Lee Roth surprised School of Rock students -- and their equally starstruck parents -- Monday when he showed up to the Allentown school. The Van Halen frontman stopped at the school while his touring band was rehearsing for tonight’s performance, opening for Kiss at Allentown's PPL Center. Roth's team contacted the School of Rock Allentown inquiring … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Kicks Off 2020 Tour with Kiss
(Updated with video of complete show) David Lee Roth's first night with Kiss was a huge success! Kiss and David Lee Roth kicked off their 2020 tour last night in Manchester, New Hampshire. Roth's voice was in great form, and the 9-song, 45-minute set go over extremely well with the crowd. Watch video of "Panama" and "Unchained" below. (We'll add more video to this … [Read more...]
Meet NERD HALEN: A Van Halen Tribute Band with a Twist
There’s a Different Kind of Van Halen Tribute Band … NERD HALEN! Formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2019, Nerd Halen brings to pocket protector and T-square to the greatest rock and roll ever created! We’ve talked to the band, and we have some new concert footage of them, which you can view below. We think Van Halen fans will love this band... Guitarist Caleb … [Read more...]