During a recent interview, guitarist Joe Bonamassa was asked how Edward Van Halen created his now famous "brown sound". Below is an article rock journalist/author Greg Prato has shared with the Van Halen News Desk including Bonamassa's comments on Edward's iconic sound and the multiple factors that went into achieving it. This comes from the website … [Read more...]
A Look Inside ‘Van Halen: A Visual Biography’
'Van Halen: A Visual Biography' by Martin Popoff is a hardcover coffee table book now offered at the Van Halen Store. Many have asked how good the book is and if the pictures inside are rare. So, we're giving you an exclusive look inside the book! It's a stunning visual presentation - this is a hardcover book on thick 100 lb. gloss stock, clocking in at 224 pages. There are … [Read more...]
Could A ‘Van Halen Rising’ Movie Be Coming?
News broke today about the possibility of a movie based on the highly acclaimed book by Greg Renoff - Van Halen Rising - the book that charts the iconic band's journey from Pasadena locals to rock legends. What the chances are it'll happen, we don't know yet. But it's possible. Renoff has posted an update to Facebook: Some exciting news broke today, about me and my book … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Responds To Recent Roth Rant
Being David Lee Roth’s number one target. Now that’s a new one for Wolfgang Van Halen. But it’s not as if he’s all that surprised. During a recent radio interview with 99X in Atlanta, Wolfgang responded to the disparaging comments recently directed towards him by Roth. In a video posted to his YouTube channel in January titled “This fuckin’ kid…” (later changed to “This … [Read more...]
Hagar & Anthony On Top Live Songs From ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’
In the latest video to celebrate the release of The Collection II box set, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony name the biggest live tracks from For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Hagar posted the video (above) along with a few additional comments: "This was the first record We actually took our time to write and record. I think pound for a pound, or song for a song, it might be … [Read more...]