From The Oakland Press: Published: Monday, February 18, 2013 By Gary Graff Photo by Matthew Bruck Wolfgang Van Halen was Mark Tremonti’s first choice to play bass in the band that plays on his first solo album, 2012’s “All I Was.” But he certainly understood when Van Halen had to go on tour with his other band — Van Halen. “It’s not like you can compete with … [Read more...]
VAN HALEN TO PLAY AUSTRALIA IN APRIL!
We just confirmed with a contact within the Van Halen camp that this info is indeed TRUE. In just over two months, Van Halen will perform in Australia on April 20th! Tickets go on sale Thursday! Van Halen and Billy Joel will headline Australia's Stone Music Festival April 20th and 21st. This will be the first time Van Halen performed there since 1998, and the first time ever … [Read more...]
Dissecting David Lee Roth’s Rolling Stone Interview
"I know what you're thinkin' What you're thinkin' is easy to see I know what you're dreamin' I have those same dreams" -David Lee Roth, "Me Wise Magic" lyrics, 1996 Van Halen fans got something very unexpected Tuesday, when Rolling Stone released their new interview with David Lee Roth. Roth is uncharacteristically open and sheds light on the current state of Van Halen, … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth on Michael Anthony: “One of the Greatest High Tenor Voices Ever”
David Lee Roth praised ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony Tuesday in an interview with Rolling Stone: "But Ed has his own vision, I’m assuming. We haven’t really been able to speak about it and it’s a disappointment, just as not having a chance for a reunion of the original band. Clearly, vocals are every bit as much a component of success as a rhythm section or a guitar … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Vents About Van Halen’s Future (NEW Rolling Stone interview)
From Rolling Stone: . By Steve Baltin February 12, 2013 1:55 PM ET . David Lee Roth is unquestionably one of the most colorful and dynamic frontmen in the history of rock music – and that extends to his epic interviews as well. Diamond Dave may not say much these days, but when he decides to open up, very little is off limits. Last week Roth, who is doing a new … [Read more...]