Special thanks to Pasadena Magazine for sharing their article with VHND readers! Pasadena, CA, July 2, 2012 — Pasadena Magazine is proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of hard rocking local boys Van Halen with a cover story by writer, musician and air guitar champion Dan Crane (star of Air Guitar Nation), pegged to the release of their latest album, A Different Kind of … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Promoting Tour And Sword Training In Japan
We're excited to report that David Lee Roth is currently in Japan doing promotions for the upcoming Van Halen dates. He is also sword training with a Shungendo monk, Sueyoshi Akeshi. Three Japan Van Halen Concert dates have been officially announced by the band so far, as part of their "A Different Kind Of Truth" World Tour: November 20: Osaka (Sold out) November 22: … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s “A Different Kind Of Truth” Sixth Best Selling Rock or Pop Album Of 2012
Van Halen's critically acclaimed new album "A Different Kind Of Truth" is the sixth best selling rock or pop album so far this year. From Billboard: Top Selling Pop/Rock Albums Year-To-Date 2012 Artist / Title / Year to Date Sales* 1. Gotye /Making Mirrors / 538,000 2. Bruce Springsteen / Wrecking Ball / 425,000 3. The Black Keys / El Camino / 424,000 4. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen On ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’: “We Recorded Demos For 35 Songs”
Guitar World's new Van Halen cover story is a must read. Their interview with Eddie is definitely one of the best interviews he has given in the last 20 years. The following is an excerpt from the interview. Photos by Matt Bruck. Guitar World got the chance to spend several days on the road with the Van Halen, especially with Eddie. The great news is he's happier, … [Read more...]
Why Eddie Van Halen Donated 75 Guitars to Los Angeles Schools
Embed from Getty Images . Earlier this year, Eddie Van Halen donated 75 guitars to The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, single-handedly putting the foundation on the world’s radar once again. Freelance writer Alison Richter interviewed Felice Mancini, the executive director of The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. In this interview, Mrs. Mancini explains the history of … [Read more...]