From 411mania.com: Apparently Van Halen is planning on releasing their first new album in over a decade next year. That is not all though, David Lee Roth, who has not appeared on a full Van Halen album since 1984, is in the studio recording with them. So, in recognition of this fairly exciting development, here are five things you didn't know about David Lee Roth. 1) … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Gets His Buzz On
From Peavey.com: As a founding member of the juggernaut Van Halen, Michael Anthony's supreme bass fretwork and effects-laden live solos kept the band steady for decades. Now the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer anchors the groove for Chickenfoot, the super-group with Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Red Hot Chili Pepper Chad Smith. They released their self-titled … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot on A.M.P.H.
The Chickenfoot guys took a break from recent recording sessions to talk a little about an obscure, yet effective, technique they are working with. Come learn a little about the A.M.P.F. technology and if you are up for it, share your own videos on how you can apply the A.M.P.F. system in your life! Wondering what else the guys have been up to? Well, Joe made a new … [Read more...]
Despite rampant rumors, still no official confirmation of new Van Halen album
The rumor mill went into overdrive today when Yahoo's top story on their homepage was about the new album that Van Halen is going to supposedly release next year. The story read, in part: 'Guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, released a statement saying, "[Van Halen] is currently in the studio recording an album with Roth that is due for … [Read more...]
Warner/Chappell Music says Van Halen will have an album out next year!
UPDATE: The press release shown below has been completely removed from the Warner/Chappell website. Van Halen has extended their agreement with Warner/Chappell Music, which is an American music publishing company, and a division of the Warner Music Group. The press release is below. The most important part to Van Halen fans is the very last sentence of the release: "The … [Read more...]