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Van Halen's David Lee Roth Stars In Japanese Short Film As Assassin, Is He Beliveable?

Chris Allen — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:56:52 +0000

David Lee Roth originally left Van Halen (or was kicked out, according to him) in the 80′s because he had aspirations of acting. He has posted films and videos of little cheesy things he does on his own, but this is a REAL film, or is it? Even the Van Halen News Desk isn’t believing [...]

Sammy Hagar Brings Back New Version Of HSAS [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:52 +0000

Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve (also known as HSAS) were a band featuring lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, lead guitarist Neal Schon, bassist Kenny Aaronson and drummer Michael Shrieve. The story goes that they rehearsed less than a month Warfield in San Francisco, it’s called Through the Fire. The album includes a cover of Procol Harum’s “A [...]

Hear Eddie Van Halen Perform on Two New LL Cool J Songs

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:18:14 +0000

Legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen surprised his longtime fans in March, when he hinted at a collaboration with rapper LL Cool J. Now the two tracks resulting from that meeting of the musical minds have leaked online for all to hear.

Van Halen Perform First Show of 2013 in Sydney

Dave Lifton — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:12:05 +0000

It's not just Black Sabbath who are opening up their touring season along the Tasman Sea. At the same time earlier today (April 20) that the metal giants were playing in Auckland, New Zealand, Van Halen began their concert schedule of 2013 at the Stone Music Festival, which is being held at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia.

Van Halen to Begin Work On New Album

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:37:25 +0000

David Lee Roth confirms Van Halen will begin work this summer for a follow up to 2012's 'A Different Kind of Truth,' but cautions not to expect a studio effort anytime soon -- maybe not for as long as three years.

David Lee Roth, Talks About Anything, And Does On Jay Mohr's Podcast

Chris Allen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:17:39 +0000

David Lee Roth, the lead singer of Van Halen is up to his old tricks. He likes to talk, and he is doing a lot of that lately. As long as someone listens he will talk. About what? Anything, how much time you got? Dave comes to the Fake Mustache studio to guest on Jay [...]

Eddie Van Halen Offers Fans A Positive Update On His Health

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:46:25 +0000

Eddie Van Halen gives an update on his health, while David Lee Roth shows off his command of the Japanese language, in a video greeting for Van Halen fans posted by Tokyo-based concert promoter UDO.

Michael Anthony Flattered by David Lee Roth's Van Halen Reunion Suggestion

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:55:04 +0000

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony says he was flattered by comments his former bandmate David Lee Roth made about wanting him back in the famous group recently. As he jokingly noted, "He never used to talk like that when we were all playing together."

Sammy Hagar Would Love to Hang Out With Eddie Van Halen Again

Dave Lifton — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:18:59 +0000

The relationship between Sammy Hagar and Van Halen has been strained, to say the least, for quite a number of years now. However, in a new interview, the singer and alcohol magnate says that he'd love to try to patch things up with Eddie Van Halen.

Producer Andy Johns Dies at 61

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:24:54 +0000

Veteran producer and engineer Andy Johns, whose resume boasted classic albums by a long list of rock bands that included Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne, Joe Satriani, and Van Halen, has passed away at the age of 61.

David Lee Roth Opens Up About His Love Life

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:15:19 +0000

Flamboyant Van Halen front man David Lee Roth has a longstanding reputation as a ladies' man, but in a new interview he reveals that he's currently in a serious relationship -- though he stops short of saying he's going to settle down behind a white picket fence.

Proud Parents, WatchThis Kid Phenom Drummer Pound Out "Hot For Teacher" [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:40:17 +0000

My kids are pretty cool kids, JJ can fight off dragons (at least in his video games) and can finish a 70 page book in an evening. Sam can sing “Rock and Roll All Night” all the way through and pound out other KISS songs pretty well, but this kid is great!! Watch this little [...]

Van Halen Brothers Say Working With David Lee Roth Feels Like 'Coming Home'

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:27:07 +0000

Alex Van Halen says he and his brother Eddie's long-awaited reunion with original Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth produced instant sparks. In fact, after recording five studio albums without Roth, Alex said 2012's 'A Different Kind of Truth' boasted the atmosphere of an emotional homecoming.

Eddie Van Halen Hints at LL Cool J Collaboration

Dave Lifton — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:16:16 +0000

It seems as though Eddie Van Halen is about to appear on old-school hip-hop icon LL Cool J‘s new album. Today (March 14), the guitar legend teased his fans with a picture of the duo in the studio. “Authentic 4.30.13,” read Van Halen’s tweet that accompanied the picture. A quick check at Amazon reveals that [...]

Van Halen Manager Denies 2013 European Tour Plans

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:10:02 +0000

Irving Azoff, who manages everyone in Van Halen not named David Lee Roth, has declared that there are no plans for the band to mount an extensive tour in Europe this year, contradicting the singer's statement from a recent radio interview.

Van Halen Set for Massive 2013 European Tour, Says David Lee Roth

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:45:31 +0000

The mighty Van Halen are getting back into action after Eddie Van Halen was sidelined by emergency surgery last year. According to front man David Lee Roth, the powerhouse rock group will perform a long string of dates in Europe toward the end of the year.

Van Halen Working on New Songs

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:06:58 +0000

All signs point not just to a full recovery and return to the road for Eddie Van Halen, but some forthcoming new music, as well. The guitarist, who was sidelined by a nasty case of diverticulitis last year, has posted a photo to Facebook of himself in the studio.

Van Halen Announce First U.S. Concert of 2013

Eduardo Rivadavia — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:52:40 +0000

In a move that’s sure to silence persistent doubters and reasonable cynics everywhere, Van Halen appears committed to prolonging its latest reunion with long-estranged frontman David Lee Roth well into the summer of 2013. Today, the band completed by brothers Edward and Alex Van Halen, plus Eddie’s son Wolfgang, confirmed its intention to headline this [...]

David Lee Roth on Difference Between Him and the Van Halens: 'I'm Truly a Wanderer'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:10:54 +0000

David Lee Roth doesn't mince words when it comes to what's kept Van Halen from playing Australia in recent years. The group announced they'll play the Stone Festival in Sydney this April. Roth suggests they'd tour the world regularly if it were up to him.

Wolfgang Van Halen on Life in the Spotlight: 'There Will Always Be the Haters'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:10:27 +0000

Growing up in one of rock’s preeminent musical families with a classical composer’s first name, Wolfgang Van Halen was probably destined to be a musician before he was big enough to pick up a bass — but as he pointed out during a recent interview, he says that was still able to find his own [...]