We're finally doing it! The Van Halen News Desk's official SAMMY VS DAVE poll! Tell the world if you prefer one singer over the other, or if you like both Van Halen singers equally. In order to promote our Facebook page, this poll is exclusive to our Facebook page. You can 'Like" our page below, and vote HERE. Why you should 'Like' VHND's Facebook page: We will always … [Read more...]
Van Halen Reschedules Japan for 2013
From Pollstar today: The good news for Van Halen’s fans in Japan is that rescheduled shows in Osaka and Tokyo have been announced. The bad news is they’ll have to wait until summer 2013 to see Eddie & Co. in action. Van Halen had originally planned to play Japan in late November. But that was before Eddie Van Halen underwent surgery in August for diverticulitis, a … [Read more...]
Vote For Van Halen in Guitar World 2012 Readers Poll
It's time once again to make your voice heard in the annual Guitar World readers poll! Eddie Van Halen is nominated under the following: Most Valuable Player Best Rock Guitarist(s) Best Live Act Comeback of the Year But what's very peculiar is that Van Halen's 'A Different kind of Truth' is not nominated for 'Best Rock Album'! Perhaps they didn't want ED to win … [Read more...]
The Roth Show, Episode 4: Love Train-ing/Howard Stern/The Boom
The best episode yet? In this episode, your host, David Lee Roth, talks about Love Train-ing, "replacing" Howard Stern on K-Rock, The Boom and much more! Also, the classic "Just a Gigolo" music video with added commentary by DLR! … [Read more...]
Remembering Dick Dale: Without Surf Music, Would There Be a Van Halen?
Dick Dale, the "King of the Surf Guitar," died Saturday at age 81. RIP, maestro. As we honor his legacy, we ask ourselves this: Would Van Halen exist as we know it - or even exist at all - without young Eddie and Alex first being influenced by Southern California surf rock? Two Van Halen authors share their thoughts on the subject... Dick Dale is best known for … [Read more...]