On the first anniversary of the loss of Eddie Van Halen, co-founder, guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nancy Wilson of Heart releases an alternate take of her stirring tribute song to the beloved Van Halen guitarist. “4 Edward With Love” is a newly recorded extended version of her heartfelt tribute to […]
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STEEL PANTHER Unleash Van Halen Tribute, Cover “Beautiful Girls” and “D.O.A.” From Iconic ‘Van Halen II’ Album
As the world continues to mourn the loss of guitar icon Eddie Van Halen, Steel Panther has decided to pay tribute to the legend the best way they know how – by going back to their cover band beginnings. The band has recorded their interpretation of the seminal tunes “Beautiful Girls” and “D.O.A.” from the classic album Van […]
Van Halen To Release ‘The Japanese Singles’ Box Set In November Via Rhino Records
Van Halen released 13 singles in Japan between 1978 and 1984 that will be collected in a new 7” vinyl set from Rhino. Each replica single features the original sleeve artwork and comes housed in a cigarette-style box. Two versions of THE JAPANESE SINGLES 1978-1984 will be available on November 1st: a black vinyl version […]
Review: Van Halen Triumphantly Return With “A Different Kind of Truth”
“A Different Kind of Truth” is Van Halen’s first studio album since 1998’s disappointing “Van Halen 3” and the band’s first with David Lee Roth on vocals since 1983’s “1984.” I was skeptical after hearing the first single, “Tattoo,” but after positive word of mouth, I decided to give ADOKT a listen. I sure am […]
Van Halen: ‘Assteroidz: Diamond Dave Edition’
The Van Halen News Desk reports: You will love this! Someone has created a Van Halen video game that you can play right on your computer. It?s a variation on the classic Asteroids, done in an endearing version that features David Lee Roth and Van Halen imagery and sound. It?s called the ?Diamond Dave Edition? […]