A new Van Halen book was just published and is now available at Van Halen Store. Here are all the details: Presenting the NEW SOFTCOVER EDITION of Van Halen: A Visual Biography by Martin Popoff, following the now out-of-print hardcover release. (This edition showcases a stunning new cover photo of Eddie Van Halen.) This visually stunning book […]
‘Van Halen: A Visual Biography’
Birthday Bash Videos: Sammy Hagar & Friends Sing Happy Birthday To David Lee Roth + Much More! [Updated]
Updated 10/14/25 with 10/13 videos embedded first. Live from the Cabo Wabo! Sammy’s Birthday Bash is underway at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas for four incredible nights on October 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th (his birthday). The band this year is Sammy, Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson, Kenny Aronoff, and several other talented musicians. […]
Did Van Halen Ruin Rock Music?
Did Van Halen inadvertently contribute to the decline of ‘80s rock? This video delves into their groundbreaking sound, the wave of “hair metal” imitators—many of whom missed the essence, leading to commercialized, diluted versions—and the eventual rebellion led by the grunge movement.
Happy Birthday, David Lee Roth!
Born to Nathan and Sybil Roth on October 10, 1954, in Bloomington, Indiana. Just a little over twenty years later, David Lee Roth would begin his reign as one of the world’s most well-known rock frontmen and one of the best entertainers in the business. His life story is a tale of unusual events that […]
The Tequila Heist: How Thieves Stole 24,000 Bottles of Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequila
Two truckloads of Sammy Hagar’s tequila vanished last year. It shed light on a growing new crime. Trucks carrying Santo Tequila, a brand founded by former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and Food Network host Guy Fieri, vanished last year. This is how the sophisticated highway heist was pulled off. Watch the 60-Minute segment, embedded […]
A Farewell to the King, Part 2
By Chris Gill [Originally written in 2020 for Guitar World. Part 1 is here. Here is Part 2, below:] My favorite interview with Ed was a cover story for Guitar Aficionado, where he invited me to his 5150 studio to view about 40 guitars from his collection. Ed told illuminating stories about each guitar, and […]
A Farewell to the King
Chris Gill, who interviewed Eddie Van Halen 15 times between 1995 and 2016, offers a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest guitarists the world has ever known. [Originally written in 2020 for Guitar World] EDWARD VAN HALEN IS GONE. The greatest guitarist of our generation left this earth on October 6, 2020, after succumbing […]
10th Anniversary Photo Galleries: Van Halen Onstage & Backstage at the Hollywood Bowl
Ten years ago today, Van Halen completed their 41-date North American 2015 tour with two performances in their hometown in a storied venue they’ve never played before — the famous Hollywood Bowl! These two historic shows turned out to be the last concerts of their career. Enjoy galleries from these two shows below, featuring concert photos and images of […]
Van Halen Mashup: Van Summer – “I’ll Wait for Bad Girls”
Enjoy the latest Bill McClintock Van Halen mashup! Music featured in this mashup: Van Halen – I’ll Wait Donna Summer – Bad Girls David Lee Roth – Ladies’ Night in Buffalo? (Steve Vai) Ozzy Osbourne – Breaking All the Rules (Zakk Wylde) *Additional David-Lee-Rothing brought to you by Yankee Rose, Panama, Runnin’ With the Devil, […]
In Memory of Mark Stone
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… […]
