This week's episode of DISCovery hosted by Eric Senich of the Van Halen News Desk features an interview with Greg Renoff, author of the 2015 book Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal. He's about to release a brand new book along with legendary producer Ted Templeman, Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music. Greg talks … [Read more...]
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David Lee Roth – The Evolution Of An Interview Artist (Podcast)
We're still celebrating the 65th birthday of our favorite true rockstar on VHND this week. And right now it’s time to look at one of David Lee Roth's "unsung" talents ... his gift of gab. He's the master of the interview. There's no one like him. Van Halen News Desk's Eric Senich has released an episode of his podcast DISCovery devoted to Dave-isms... Eric: While most of what … [Read more...]
PODCAST: Discover The Stories Behind Van Halen’s ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Album
Right now it’s time to celebrate the anniversary of Van Halen’s number one album released on June 18th, 1991: “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge”. Right now it’s time to spread some Van Halen knowledge. Van Halen News Desk contributing writer Eric Senich has released a episode of his podcast DISCovery devoted entirely to Van Halen’s “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge” album. In … [Read more...]
9 Van Halen Easter Eggs You May Have Missed…
So Van Halen fans, you think you’ve heard and seen everything when it comes to Van Halen? Here are nine not-so-easy-to-find moments throughout the band’s career you may not have heard or seen … until now. 1) Could This Be Michael Anthony — Or Could This Be Someone Else? The harmonies heard on the first six Van Halen albums are the stuff of legend and that has a lot to do with … [Read more...]
L.A. Dance Duo Goes Undercover For Hypnotic Version Of Van Halen’s ‘Right Now’
Miss the beat, you lose the rhythm. So what are you waiting for? Get in the groove and listen to Van Halen’s “Right Now” like you’ve never heard it before. The Los Angeles dance duo Classixx has recorded a cover of Van Halen’s 1991 hit single “Right Now” for a new Innovative Leisure record label compilation album called ‘iL Loosies: B-Sides, Remixes and Other … [Read more...]
Noel Monk Appears On Trunk Nation For More Legendary Van Halen Stories
The interviews keep comin’, the devil keeps runnin’. Noel Monk continued his recent run of interviews by appearing on Sirius/XM’s “Trunk Nation” with Eddie Trunk Thursday afternoon to promote his new book“Runnin’ With the Devil: A Backstage Pass Into the Wild Times, Loud Rock and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen”. Monk, yet again, provided fans with more … [Read more...]
Wildest Van Halen Stories Ever Told (Podcast)
Noel Monk Answers The Big Question: “What If Brown M&Ms Did End Up Backstage At A Van Halen Concert?” Yes there were a few brown M&M sightings but they never came with nuts – as in Noel Monk going “nuts”. Former Van Halen manager Noel Monk recently spoke with Brian Hiatt on the ‘Rolling Stone Music Now’ podcast to talk about his colorful seven year stint as manager … [Read more...]
Talent “Runs” In The Family: Aric Van Halen, Son Of Alex, Makes Headlines For Track & Field Accomplishments
Yes he runs, but it’s not with the devil. He also jumps, but you won’t find his back against a record machine. Instead, Aric Van Halen uses those abilities to compete among USA’s best in track & field. The 27-year old Aric, son of Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen, made headlines for various news outlets including The New York Times, The Arizona Daily Star, and Ultimate … [Read more...]
Podcast: Ex-Van Halen Manager Lets Loose
Try to imagine what could have been if the classic original lineup of Van Halen hadn’t broken up in 1985. Their former manager Noel Monk certainly can and believes the band was on the verge of even greater fame and fortune. Monk had that plus a whole lot more to say about the legendary band he managed from 1978-1985 on the “Dave & Dave Unchained” podcast this week to … [Read more...]
The Top Ten Quotes From The Most ‘Quotable’ Man In Rock: Diamond David Lee Roth
Eric from VHND has attempted the impossible.... making a definitive list of the Top Ten quotes from David Lee Roth. This is something we didn't dare even attempt previously. After all, how can you possibly chose ten favorites from countless DLR anecdotes? Nevertheless, he decided to take a swing at it. So here you go! Nobody gives an interview like David Lee Roth. And … [Read more...]
Dave Navarro Gets Brutally Honest About Van Halen
If you really want to get Dave Navarro talking, just ask him about Eddie Van Halen, then just sit back and wait for the fireworks to begin. The legendary Jane’s Addiction guitarist was the guest on Eddie Trunk’s Sirius/XM radio show “Trunk Nation” in Los Angeles Monday afternoon to talk all-things music but the topic of Van Halen was at the very top of Navarro’s … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Told He’s ‘Going to Get a Call’ From the Van Halen Brothers
In this photo from a few years ago, Sammy Hagar stands outside the "Van Halen" room at Facebook's headquarters. Talk about symbolic! Sammy Hagar keeps knocking on the proverbial Van Halen door. The question is, do Eddie and Alex have any interest in ever opening it? Many Van Halen fans wonder if the hatchet will ever be buried between Hagar and the Van Halen brothers. Hagar … [Read more...]