Today we can hear a Van Halen song we've never heard before! Above, listen to a newly unearthed Van Halen demo from 1996 with Mitch Malloy singing. But is this a true "unreleased song" from Van Halen? Not really. Eddie gave Mitch an instrumental demo, and then later, after they parted ways, Mitch ended up putting his own lyrics and background vocals on it, turing it into a … [Read more...]
No More Van Halen Instrumentals
You may be wondering where today's Van Halen instrumental is. We’re sorry to say that we've got some bad news. The band’s record company removed them from YouTube, and they will not let us post any more of them. So that’s the end of it. We admit we are surprised, because evidently they don't have a problem with any of the other Van Halen content that’s on YouTube. A YouTube … [Read more...]
EVH 5150 Overdrive Demo #2 by Pete Thorn
Pete Thorn fully demonstrates all the features of the 5150 Overdrive, from EVH and MXR, in this new, longer demo. You can also watch Pete's 1st 5150 Overdrive demo here. The amp used in this video is the clean channel of the Suhr PT100. For more information, watch Pete's demo above, and visit the Overdrive's page at Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
The Inside Story of the Eat ‘Em & Smile Band (Near) Reunion
Interesting details emerge on how it all went down on November 25 — the night Hollywood came super close to seen a full reunion of the 'Eat ‘Em and Smile Band.' Adam Mandel from Ultimate Jam Night posted this great account from that night on Facebook: TheUltimate Jam Night Morning After Report, Version 44 (The Shut Down Edition) If you’ve been to any of the 43 Ultimate Jam … [Read more...]
New ‘Mad Anthony’s Cafe’ Shirts Available
It's been quite a while since Michael Anthony has put out any new Mad Anthony's tees. Well, we can't say that anymore! Grab one or more at Van Halen Store, where they are proud to carry all of Michael's tees, as well as the MAD ANTHONY line of award-winning hot sauces. Mad Anthony's Cafe Rat Rod Shirt L, XL, 2XL $19.95 Mad Anthony's Cafe Athletic Shirt L, XL, … [Read more...]