Van Halen fans are getting another shot at Live in New Haven 1986—this time as a widely available release. A crystal-clear vinyl edition of the album was released today as part of Record Store Day and quickly sold out at many independent record stores. Now, a standard black vinyl version is on the way, set for release on June 5, along with the first-ever standalone CD … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Live Without A Net’ Watch Party
Van Halen’s classic concert film Live Without a Net is set to premiere on YouTube Friday! The 90-minute concert video will premiere on Van Halen's official YouTube channel at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific Friday, giving fans everywhere a front row seat to watch it together in real time. We've embedded it above, and we're inviting everyone to crack open a cold one, and get … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Makes Surprise Coachella Appearance, Performs ‘Jump’ With Teddy Swims
David Lee Roth made a surprise return to the spotlight at Coachella, joining Teddy Swims onstage for a high-energy performance of Jump. Swims, who kicked off his main stage set with a promise of special guests, used a doorbell sound effect to introduce each collaborator. The crowd first welcomed Joe Jonas and Vanessa Carlton before the biggest surprise of the set … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Shares Personal Video Tribute to Donn Landee
Following the news of Donn Landee’s passing, Alex Van Halen has shared a brief, personal video tribute; a clip of himself hanging out and reminiscing with Donn Landee, offering fans a rare, candid glimpse of the legendary engineer in his later years. It's embedded here: The accompanying caption said it all: “Rest in Peace Donn Landee.” All of the recent … [Read more...]
Donn Landee, The Man Behind Van Halen’s Sound, Has Passed Away
Photo Credit: Warner Music Group Legendary recording engineer and longtime Van Halen collaborator helped shape the band's iconic sound from the very beginning. We are sad to report that the music recording world has lost an icon. Donn Landee, the recording engineer who played a pivotal role in crafting Van Halen's groundbreaking sound, passed away from natural causes … [Read more...]