A special article today. Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising, has been asked by the widow of original Van Halen bassist, Mark Stone, to post something about Mark on social media. We’re sharing it here on VHND, so that she can read the comments, thoughts, and memories posted online about her dear, late husband… […]

In Memory of Mark Stone

Sammy Hagar Shares Video of Van Halen’s 1995 Performance During Denver Blizzard
Thirty years ago this week, Van Halen performed during a surprise snowstorm in Denver! Those who were there will never forget it. To commemorate the occasion, Sammy Hagar has just uploaded a two-minute video teaser from the band’s own video recording of the show! (Watch it, embedded above). Sammy Hagar posted this today on social […]

40 Years Ago: Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar First Perform Together
In a way, the birth of Van Halen Mach 2, “Van Hagar,” was 40 years ago today. It was during the summer of 1985 that rock fans heard the devastating news that Van Halen and David Lee Roth had split up. There were rumors that the band was going to look for a new singer, but that’s all that anyone knew. […]

The EVH ‘Super ’78’ Flannel by Dixxon
EVH and Dixxon Flannel Company (“Flannels That Don’t Suck!”) are thrilled to announce their second collaboration – the Eddie Van Halen SUPER ’78 Flannel! Paying tribute to Eddie Van Halen’s first iconic version of the famous Frankenstein design, the Super ’78. A black-and-white pattern inspired by a guitar and sound that redefined rock. This collab […]

Sammy Hagar’s ‘Best of All Worlds’ Las Vegas Residency Returns in 2026 (Presale Today)
Due to Popular Demand, Sammy Hagar is Returning to Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2026 with “The Best Of All Worlds” Las Vegas Residency. Featuring The Best of all Worlds Band with Sammy, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff & Rai Thistlethwayte LAS VEGAS (Sept. 15, 2025) – Leading into his return to Las […]

Mammoth: ‘I Really Wanna’ (Official Video)
“I Really Wanna” is the latest song debuted by Wolfgang Van Halen’s band, MAMMOTH, to tease his forthcoming studio album, The End. Set for release on October 24, the record will be the third full-length album since forming the Mammoth project in 2020, and continues Wolfgang’s trend of recording all the instruments and vocals himself. Watch the new […]

Van Halen – Not Enough (Official Video) [HD]
The official “Not Enough” music video has been remastered to HD for Van Halen’s new ‘Balance (Expanded Edition)’. Watch the full video, embedded above. Van Halen | Balance (Expanded Edition) Out Now! Balance (Expanded Edition) features Van Halen’s multi-platinum album with remastered audio on two LPs and one CD, a rarities CD with B-sides and eight previously unreleased […]

Van Halen’s ‘Balance’ Album Spikes Nearly 23,000% In Sales
Thirty years ago, Van Halen released its tenth album, Balance, which produced multiple smash hits and topped the charts. This year, to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Van Halen dropped the Balance Expanded Edition, and fans have turned it into a bestseller again. Balance sees its total sales skyrocket from one week to the next, as […]

Watch: Van Halen 1980 World Invasion Tour Video Upgrade
A rare, audience-filmed video of Van Halen performing during the 1980 World Invasion Tour has recently resurfaced with upgraded quality (scanned straight from the 8mm masters). This show started circulating years ago, but was pretty blurry. And then in 2022, a clearer upgrade surfaced. Now, we have a much cleaner version of the band performing […]

Dressing Van Halen
Fleur Thiemeyer and David Lee Roth. Photo by Neil Zlozower Fashion Designer to the Stars, Fleur Thiemeyer, was recently interviewed on “Final Resonance TV” for the Van Halen Stories Podcast. In the interview, Fleur recalls being asked to work with Van Halen in 1978, just after the band released their first album. In this exclusive […]