Here's a new Japanese TV special featuring three different Van Halen interviews. David Lee Roth and the Van Halen brothers sit back at David's house and reminiscing about old times. Guitar World's Editor-in-Chief Brad Tolinksi talks Van Halen. And new interviews with Ted Templeman are also interspersed. The band delves into the origins of "Jump." Dave explains the meaning of … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth: Rock’s Best Martial Artist?
From FIGHTLAND BLOG: When a reporter with Metropolis, Japan’s leading English magazine, asked David Lee Roth if he was studying kendo while living in Tokyo in 2013, the Van Halen singer and solo star was quick to correct him. “No it’s not kendo. It’s kenjutsu. And I’m going for my menkyo kaiden and I’ve been doing that since I was 12,” he explained. “Today, I’m the master of … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Revealing New interview
It's rare that Eddie gives an interview, and this new one from The Washington Times sure doesn't disappoint! Ed talks old demos, bootlegs, new material, Wolfgang's own music, the setlist, rarely played songs being worked up, David Lee Roth, a new amp with the brown sound that's got everyone excited, and more! Here's the full interview. Well worth reading! Eddie Van Halen’s … [Read more...]
The Eddie Van Halen Tremolo Mechanic — Video
From Guitar World: Van Halen’s recent Jimmy Kimmel Live performance affords an almost perfect glimpse of Eddie Van Halen’s legendarily unique approach to tremolo picking. The incredible speed and consistency of his take on this technique has been a source of fascination for 35 years. In Van Halen’s approach, the picking hand hangs suspended in mid-air, with no anchoring or … [Read more...]
Van Halen 2015 Tour: Reviews, Photos, Videos & Ticket Info
Live Nation projects Van Halen's 2015 tour to gross more than $30 million and finish up as one of the top-grossing tours of the summer. Direct links to our tour coverage and Ticket info: Sunday July 5, Seattle, WA, White River Amphitheatre Photos, Videos, Review Tuesday July 7, Portland, OR, Amphitheater Northwest Photos, Videos, Review Thursday July 9, Concord, CA, … [Read more...]