Steve Vai Plays Eddie’s Iconic Solo On New “Jump” Cover For 2026 FIFA World Cup Van Halen’s classic “Jump” is getting a brand-new spin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai is stepping in to tackle the legendary solo originally played by Eddie Van Halen. The updated version comes from […]
Coca-Cola Revives Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ for the 2026 World Cup
Going Mad in Wisconsin: Van Halen Destroys the 7th Floor of the Sheraton Inn
In 1978, Van Halen was a four-man party looking for a place to happen. For the third stop of their first world tour, the band checked into Madison, Wisconsin’s Sheraton Inn. The problem was that the seventh floor didn’t survive their visit. Inside the liner notes for their second album, Van Halen II, the band […]
Video: Van Halen 1986 Rolling Stone Magazine Photoshoot
Sammy Hagar shared a short video of a Rolling Stone magazine photo shoot, just before the release of 5150. “40 years ago that ’86 Rolling Stone cover came out awesome… just took a few shots and a lot of laughs to get there!” 5150 expanded edition is coming March 27! Pre-order directly from Van Halen […]
Van Halen – Why Can’t This Be Love [Official Video]
The official remastered Live Promo Video for “Why Can’t This Be Love” was released on Van Halen’s YouTube channel today. This is part of the rollout for the Van Halen – 5150 (Expanded Edition), which arrives March 27! This was recorded live at the Hollywood Sportatorium, Pembroke Pines, Florida, on July 04th, 1986. Nearly 40 […]
Alex Van Halen Poses for Living Room Portrait by L.A. Artist
Los Angeles artist Robert Vargas recently shared a special behind-the-scenes moment with Alex Van Halen — and Van Halen fans are getting a glimpse inside. (Note that Robert Vargas is the artist who painted the epic Eddie Van Halen mural in Hollywood a few years ago. Yes, that guy!) In a video posted to social […]
Alex Confirms NEW VAN HALEN ALBUM in the Works. Eddie, Alex, and Wolf Have Already Recorded Their Parts
In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil’s Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen has confirmed that his previously mentioned collaboration with Steve Lukather is that Steve is helping Alex put together songs that the three Van Halen’s have recorded together (Eddie, Alex, and Wolf). Alex: “Many people have asked, what about releasing unreleased stuff?’ Well, we’re not gonna release […]
Remember Your First Time?
A lot can change in 48 years. But not this album. Van Halen’s debut was released on February 10th, 1978. 48 years since guitar playing was forever altered. Do you remember your first time? Where were you when you first heard “Eruption”?
Van Halen 5150 Expanded Edition! Rarities, 1986 Live Recordings + More Arrive 3/27 [Updated]
VAN HALEN 5150 (Expanded Edition) LP/3CD/Blu-ray Set Includes Remastered Album, Rarities, And Previously Unreleased 1986 Live Recordings, Arriving March 27 Blu-ray Features New High-Definition Version Of 1986’s Double-Platinum Concert Video, Live Without A Net [UPDATED Feb 5th with the complete official press release, and more details about the Blu-ray] (Los Angeles, CA) Van Halen began a new chapter 40 […]
Van Halen Trail 2026: Historic Pasadena Locations [Video]
Photo by Zeil Zlozower Pasadena played a critical role in the early lives of the Van Halen brothers, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, and original Van Halen bassist Mark Stone. The Van Halen Trail 2026 video, filmed this week by VHND contributing writer, Jeff Goebel, documents the real locations connected to the band’s history — […]
Alex Van Halen Shares Home-Movie of a Young Eddie Van Halen
Alex Van Halen just blew us away. In a tribute to his brother on what would have been his 71st birthday, Alex posted a short teaser video featuring a glimpse of a very young Eddie Van Halen playing guitar at home. It’s surreal to watch this. Note the spark in his eye as he absolutely […]
