On this day in 1995, Van Halen released "Balance" - their fourth and final full album with vocalist Sammy Hagar. It debuted at #1 on the U.S. charts and sold over 3 million copies in the U.S. What are your favorite songs from this album? Track list: 1. "The Seventh Seal" 5:18 2. "Can't Stop Lovin' You" 4:08 3. "Don't Tell Me (What Love Can … [Read more...]
Photos: Eddie Van Halen at NAMM
Here's three photos of Eddie Van Halen yesterday (Wed, Jan 22nd) at the 2014 NAMM show held at at the Anaheim Convention Center. … [Read more...]
Eddie Trunks Calls Van Halen “Another Led Zeppelin”
Eddie Trunk writes about his introduction to Van Halen: I've had some arguments with friends over the years when they ask, "Will there ever be another Led Zeppelin?" Because my answer is yes, and they're called Van Halen. To me, the music of Van Halen is that essential and timeless. Listen to any of the David Lee Roth Era Van Halen recordings today and they sound as fresh and … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Jungle Studs
One of David Lee Roth's personal photos from his many jungle adventures. This is from a trip to the Highland Jungles of New Guinea in late ’84. Dave shares some home video from this adventure here. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth “Shyboy” Video
Here's a superior fan-made video for "Shyboy," a blazing track from David Lee Roth's solo career (check out the amazing tapping duets with Steve Vai and Billy Sheehan)! All the footage used is pro-shot. Half is taken from David Lee Roth's 1988 Skyscraper tour, and the other half is more recent footage of Steve Vai jamming with Billy Sheehan, from the 2001 Steve Vai "Live at the … [Read more...]