Thirty-six years ago this month Van Halen’s massively successful ‘1984’ album was released. Today it ranks among the greatest albums in rock history. While its songs continue to entertain millions of fans over three decades later, the intriguing stories behind the album continue to surface. Van Halen News Desk writer Eric Senich explores those stories and more behind '1984' in … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘Balance’ Turns 25: Roundtable Discussion
Today, 25 years after the release of Van Halen's Balance, our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock host a roundtable discussion about the album. Featuring UCR staff, Mitch Lafon from Rock Talk with Mitch Lafon, and Jeff Hausman from Van Halen News Desk, they tackle five big questions about the album. Read everyone's answers to question #1, below, and continue to read the rest … [Read more...]
Best EVH Videos from NAMM 2020
Here's the best videos showcasing EVH Gear's all-new lineup at the Winter NAMM Show. Most notably the new EVH Striped Series Frankie. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s 2nd & 3rd Vegas Shows Reviewed
Review by Tom James Fans from across the country and around the world converged on the Mandalay Bay’s House of Blues in Las Vegas this past Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (Jan. 8, 10-11) for David Lee Roth’s first three (3) full solo shows in a decade and a half. Van Halen’s lead singer hadn’t played a concert since the Mighty VH closed out its last North American Tour … [Read more...]
EVH Unveils Striped Series Frankie
Widely regarded as the most recognizable electric guitar ever, Eddie Van Halen’s iconic and revered Frankenstein™ guitar now comes your way with a price tag the everyday musician can afford in the form of the EVH® Striped Series Frankie. Sporting Eddie’s famed red with white-and-black-striped paint job and a worn-in reliced look, the all-new Frankie features a basswood … [Read more...]