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

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:44:14 +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.

Billy Joel, David Lee Roth and Steven Tyler Share Memories of Each Other at Stone Festival Press Conference

Billy Dukes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:18:21 +0000

Aerosmith, Van Halen and Billy Joel are the headliners for this weekend's Stone Music Festival in Sydney, Aus. During yesterday's press conference to kick off the weekend, media and fans learned that there's a mutual respect and admiration amongst the legendary rockers. "I tried to do the thing in 'Jump' but I split my pants," Joel said. "I couldn't do the move."

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 Opens Up About His Love Life

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:49:19 +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.

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

Dave Lifton — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:18:59 +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.

Eddie Van Halen Comments on His Collaboration With LL Cool J: 'It Was Like a Breath of Fresh Air'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:19:26 +0000

The news that hard rock guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen was collaborating with rapper LL Cool J admittedly left some fans scratching their heads. But now the genre-crossing rocker is speaking out about the two new tracks, calling the experience "a breath of fresh air."

6-Year-Old Drummer Bangs Out Van Halen's 'Hot for Teacher'.[VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:23:58 +0000

It’s hard to imagine Van Halen without Alex Van Halen behind the drum kit, but if Eddie and Wolfgang ever need to find a replacement, they might want to give Avery Molek a call. The folks at the Van Halen News Desk turned up the above clip of Molek tearing his way through a beat-perfect [...]

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

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:27:07 +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.

Audio Clip of Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J Collaboration Leaks Online

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:55:48 +0000

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen recently confounded some of his longtime fans by tweeting a photo of himself sitting at the board of a recording studio with rapper LL Cool J, accompanied by a single cryptic line of text that read, "Authentic 4.30.13." When the rapper posted the same picture, it touched off fevered speculation about a collaboration between the two performers. Now that cross-genre alliance has been confirmed, as the first audio clip of a track they recorded together has leaked online.

15 Years Ago: Van Halen Release 'III'

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:30:51 +0000

On March 17, 1998, Van Halen‘s recording career hit its first (and so far only) road bump with the release of ‘III,’ an album that debuted their third singer, former Extreme vocalist Gary Cherone. After decades of amazing success with two very different frontman — flamboyant original belter David Lee Roth and his more straight-ahead [...]

Van Halen Working on New Songs

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:06:58 +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 — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:16:40 +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 04:59:46 +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.

Van Halen & Billy Joel To Headline Australia's Stone Music Festival

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:41:59 +0000

Van Halen will bring their hard rock thunder “Down Under” this April, alongside classic rock icon Billy Joel, when they will headline Australia’s inaugural Stone Music Festival. In what will be the bandâ€™s first Australian appearance since 1998, and first with David Lee Roth in the vocal hot seat, Van Halen will top a bill [...]

David Lee Roth Wants Michael Anthony Back in Van Halen

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:56:37 +0000

There's once again drama in the world of Van Halen, with singer David Lee Roth complaining about a recent lack of activity and communication within the band, and openly calling for a reunion with original bassist Michael Anthony.

35 Years Ago: Van Halen's Debut Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:00:22 +0000

Hard rock hadn’t really hatched a band like Van Halen before 1978. There were groups with guitar heroes. There were metal bands that covered ‘60s classics with new-style flash. And there were corny frontmen with overeager libidos. But they were never tossed together into one simmering pot made up of part dinosaur stomp, part lightning-fast guitar acrobatics and part Hollywood arrogance before Van Halen’s self-titled debut album was unleashed.

Slash vs. Van Halen Argument Lands Couple In Jail

Annie Zaleski — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:26:31 +0000

Conventional wisdom says that when it comes to relationships, opposites attract. Besides keeping things interesting, differences of opinion often lead to engaging, mind-expanding discussions. But for one Ohio couple, a healthy debate about who was the best axe-slinger ever — formerÂ Guns N’ Roses mane man Slash or riff king Eddie Van HalenÂ – devolved into a [...]

David Lee Roth Posts New Remix for Van Halen's 'Jump'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:25:39 +0000

With Van Halen off the road and out of the studio, David Lee Roth has a lot more free time on his hands lately -- and as a result, he's much more likely to treat his website visitors to things like the new 'Super Floor Whitenoize Remix' of Van Halen's 'Jump.'

Van Halen's Former Director of Security Looks Back on 'Insane 'Round-the-World Ride'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:00:22 +0000

Discretion is definitely the better part of valor (not to mention job security) when you're part of the crew surrounding a band of young rock hedonists at their peak, and former Van Halen director of security Ed Anderson must have a million stories he he'll never tell. But that doesn't mean he won't share a little of what he's seen.