Embed from Getty Images . From HuffingtonPost.com: Class is now in session at the school of rock. Eddie Van Halen just donated 75 of his own personal guitars to the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a national organization that promotes music education for children. In a statement, the guitarist simply explained, "Music kept me off the streets and out of trouble and … [Read more...]
Pre-order Van Halen’s “A Different Kind of Truth” Deluxe Edition CD & DVD
You probably have heard that Van Halen’s new album, “A Different Kind Of Truth” will be released Feb. 7th. But did you know there’s a special Deluxe Edition which includes a Bonus DVD? The “The Downtown Sessions” DVD features live footage of an acoustic performance by the band! You can pre-order it now at Van Halen Store for only $17.98, so we highly recommend getting the … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s “TATTOO” Song & Video Released!
Van Halen - Tattoo from Van Halen on Vimeo. Van Halen's first single from their forthcoming album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", due February 7th. Van Halen producer Ross Hogarth says, in a new post on his website: “Here they come 2012!” “I can finally say that for the last 18 months on and off I have been working on the new record coming out for Van Halen. A … [Read more...]
Review Collection: Van Halen Live at Cafe Wha?
It's unanimous - Van Halen is BACK and they blew the roof off that tiny cafe in New York! We've compiled a bunch of reviews right here, and they're all glowing! MTV might have said it best... "It felt like seeing Santa in the flesh after years of being told that no Santa exists. I was reminded that all these years later, it's still possible for music to deliver you back to that … [Read more...]
Jim Florentine’s Van Halen Cafe Wha? Podcast (Includes LIVE Concert Audio)
Comedian Jim Florentine is the co-host of VH1's 'That Metal Show' and Special Ed from Comedy Central's 'Crank Yankers'. He's also a huge Van Halen fan who had the privilege of attending the band's private Cafe Wha? show last week, calling it "a dream come true." His first episode of his "Comedy Metal Midgets" podcast this year is entirely about Van Halen. We highly recommend … [Read more...]