Van Halen fans, there’s a new project - coming soon - that will rock you to the core. Guitarist Bart Walsh (DLR Band, Atomic Punks) is forming a band appropriately titled "6 degrees of Van Halen” which will perform old school Van Halen - even complete albums - start to finish. Why is he doing this? Bart's short answer is, “It's simply the best fucking music to play live. If … [Read more...]
Watch Corey Taylor & Friends Cover ‘Hot For Teacher’
Corey Taylor didn’t just bring his solo band to Wisconsin, he brought along some beautiful girls….. and his pencil too. “Gimme something to write on Green Bay!” The Slipknot and Stone Sour front man shouted those words out to a packed house during his band’s performance of Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher” Sunday night at the Green Bay Distillery in Green Bay, … [Read more...]
Watch The Circle Perform ‘Finish What Ya Started’ on Howard Stern
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony brought back some good-time Van Halen memories for Howard Stern and his listeners yesterday when they performed the 1988 classic “Finish What Ya Started”. Sammy Hagar & The Circle featuring bassist Anthony, drummer Jason Bonham and guitarist Vic Johnson appeared on the Howard Stern Show to promote the release of their upcoming album ‘Space … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Performs Van Halen Classics With Corey Taylor And John 5
Rob Zombie, Michael Anthony, Corey Taylor, John 5 & Fred Coury last night at the Whisky. Michael Anthony made a surprise appearance at L.A.’s Whisky a Go Go with John 5 and The Creatures last night and played a set of Van Halen classics for a delighted audience. The night’s promo poster promised “Some VERY special celebrity guests” and it certainly lived up to the … [Read more...]
‘Sunday Afternoon In The Park’ Video Cover
Enjoy this unique Van Halen cover on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! This video comes from Jeff Miller in Boston. "Here's my drum and bass version of this weirdo tune on the amazing Fair Warning album by Van Halen. "After seeing Wolfie's 'Sunday Afternoon in The Park' Instagram vid, I got a little crazy and had to do something. So I made this, I hope you like it, and I'd be … [Read more...]
Animated ‘Dance The Night Away’ Cover
Out upon the islands on a cool summer night ... guitarist Luca Federici sent us his video cover of Van Halen's "Dance The Night Away". And we think it's brilliant! The unique animation and playing are wonderful. Hope it brightens your day! … [Read more...]
Jacob Deraps Covers ‘I’m the One’, Releases Original Material
In the video above, new live footage of the Jacob Deraps Band covering Van Halen's "I'm The One" at La Réserve in St-Georges this week. In addition, Jacob has recently released two original songs. Check them out below! "Fuck Off" is written and performed by Jacob Deraps and Josh Gallagher. "Live Fast Die Slow" is written by Jacob Deraps and Vann Delorey, and … [Read more...]
Oh, You Ate 5150 Too! – Van Halen Mashup
Kick off your weekend with a KILLER new Van Halen mashup! Here's a new, unique Van Halen medley from guitarist Charlie Stinchcombe (aka “Liquid Charlie”) that cleverly combines classic riffs from Van Halen's 5150 and OU812 albums. Yet another great one from Charlie! Keep up with Liquid Charlie: Follow him on Instagram and Facebook. And Check out his YouTube Channel, … [Read more...]
‘For Unlawful Carnal Mashup’ by Liquid Charlie
Kick off your weekend with a KILLER new Van Halen mashup! Here's a new, unique Van Halen medley from guitarist Charlie Stinchcombe (aka “Liquid Charlie”) that cleverly combines explosive riffs from Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge album. "My new guitar inspired me to make this mashup of Van Halen's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" album!" - Charlie As usual, … [Read more...]
‘Panama’ at the… Finnish Line?
What says 'classic American hard rock' better than the mighty Van Halen? Nothing, right? So, we're not surprised that our friends in Finland would jack some American culture for their outrageously popular band, Steve 'n' Seagulls. (Okay, culture may not exactly be the word that first comes to mind when processing the pun on the band's name and the actor who inspired it, but … [Read more...]
Tonight in Phoenix: Meet Us at the Atomic Punks!
TONIGHT in PHOENIX / TEMPE! See the Ultimate Van Halen tribute, The Atomic Punks, at Tempe's "Rock and Roll Night Out" at the Marquee Theatre tonight (Friday May 11). Also, meet Jeff & Terri from VHND & Van Halen Store. We’re based in Phoenix, and we're friends with the band, so we'll be there! We're hanging out at the merch booth selling Official VH items. Come … [Read more...]
Why the ‘Jump’ Synthtro Doesn’t Stray Far from the Band’s Raw Roots
Given the endless tone worship and shredding adulation Eddie Van Halen generates within the guitar community, it's somewhat ironic that one of the band's most recognizable sounds comes from a synth. But as a number one hit upon its release and a mainstay of sports arenas and karaoke bars in years since, "Jump" from Van Halen's 1984 is about as classic as it gets—and it’s … [Read more...]