Plenty of much-deserved praise has been given to Edward Van Halen for his extraordinary guitar solos but there were a few other special weapons in his arsenal. Ultimate-Guitar's Greg Prato has turned the spotlight onto Edward's unparalleled rhythm and riff skills. Below is an excerpt from Prato's article "10 Examples of Why Eddie Van Halen Was the Master of Rhythm Guitar and … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Talks Life and Death with Anderson Cooper
In an emotional interview, Alex Van Halen talks with Anderson Cooper about Eddie’s life and death and the communication he feels he still has with him. This is probably the most touching (and heartbreaking) Van Halen interview this year. About the series: Grief can feel so lonely, but talking about it, and listening to others share their grief experiences helps. In … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Drops New ‘Panama’ Performance Video
Is David Lee Roth hinting at a return to the stage? His latest video has us wondering. In the video above, Dave is singing along to a solo recording of the Van Halen classic "Panama". It's one of 14 songs he recorded at Hensen Recording Studio in 2022 with Al Estrada on guitar, Ryan Wheeler on bass, and Francis Valentino on drums. The video ends with the quote: "Don't love … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Live In Dallas 1991’ 2-LP Red Vinyl Limited Edition Now Available at Van Halen Store
Van Halen has a RED HOT new release! Van Halen Live in Dallas 1991 is the legendary free show from the 1991 tour, for the first time on vinyl. It's a 2-LP limited edition set. This live album is part of Record Store Day's Black Friday 2024 releases. This means it's a Limited Edition and Indie Exclusive, which are often pretty hard to get your hands on. Only … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony Rock Raiders Game Halftime Show
Sammy Hagar, and Michael Anthony gave a special halftime performance yesterday (November 24) at the Las Vegas Raiders' game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Hagar, Anthony, and the Raiders House Band performed "I Can't Drive 55" and the Van Halen hit "Right Now", which included members of the military joining them on stage. The performance came days after … [Read more...]