― jel --, Saturday, 13 April 2002 00:00 (11 years ago) Permalink
― Alex in NYC, Saturday, 13 April 2002 00:00 (11 years ago) Permalink
Now, a sad dead relic. The fact that Diamond Dave and Sammy Hagar are on a headlining tour together this summer is both hilarious and appropriate.
― Ned Raggett, Saturday, 13 April 2002 00:00 (11 years ago) Permalink
― chaki, Saturday, 13 April 2002 00:00 (11 years ago) Permalink
― dave q, Sunday, 14 April 2002 00:00 (11 years ago) Permalink
― sundar subramanian, Sunday, 14 April 2002 00:00 (11 years ago) Permalink
― Graham, Sunday, 14 April 2002 00:00 (11 years ago) Permalink
― Sean, Sunday, 14 April 2002 00:00 (11 years ago) Permalink
Have only just found out why they demanded no brown M&Ms:http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/vanhalen.asp
― stet, Wednesday, 5 August 2009 19:52 (3 years ago) Permalink
Yeah, a lot of the weird things you hear about in riders are for that very reason.
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 5 August 2009 20:07 (3 years ago) Permalink
iggy's rider is a gas. it's online somewhere....
― m0stlyClean, Wednesday, 5 August 2009 22:51 (3 years ago) Permalink
stet you should read Crazy From The Heat immediately
― more funny and original than, 'ow you say, a penis (sic), Friday, 7 August 2009 11:58 (3 years ago) Permalink
Home recording of Eddie working out a few ideas in 1974. Some impressive riffing, as well as the genesis of the main riff from "Somebody Get Me a Doctor."
― Johnny Fever, Sunday, 7 March 2010 18:50 (3 years ago) Permalink
Wow, did everyone but me know that "I'll Wait" was co-written with Michael McDonald?
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 28 September 2011 00:59 (1 year ago) Permalink
nice bump, I've been rocking VH in the car all weekwhat a ridiculous, amazing band
― frogbs, Wednesday, 28 September 2011 01:02 (1 year ago) Permalink
Too bad Mac didn't add backing vocals.
― calstars, Wednesday, 28 September 2011 01:06 (1 year ago) Permalink
xxpost that's news to me too, Josh
― Race Against Rockism (Myonga Vön Bontee), Wednesday, 28 September 2011 14:17 (1 year ago) Permalink
http://www.vhnd.com/2011/11/10/van-halen-signs-with-interscope-records/
Van Halen Signs With Interscope RecordsThursday, 10 November 2011
VHND has been hearing some solid info from our trusted sources, and it’s all wonderful news!
Van Halen has recently signed with Interscope Records (not Columbia Records as rumors stated). The album is 100% done and in the can, and fans will have it in their hands early next year. The release date is set in stone and is top secret, but will be announced very soon.
In fact, the Grammys are hinting strongly that Van Halen will make their announcement at the Grammy Nominations Concert held in Los Angeles on November 30th. Fans will be able to watch the announcement live on CBS.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 11 November 2011 16:45 (1 year ago) Permalink
Who's the lead singer nowadays?
― van smack, Friday, 11 November 2011 17:01 (1 year ago) Permalink
DLR!
― kashi west: late vegetarian (rustic italian flatbread), Friday, 11 November 2011 17:04 (1 year ago) Permalink
Too bad Michael Anthony and the band can't patch things up, because he's integral. But I'll take 3/4ths of the band I grew up on over nothing at all.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 11 November 2011 17:08 (1 year ago) Permalink
Mainly I just want to hear some new EVH riffage. It's been 13 years since the Gary Cherone experiment.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 11 November 2011 17:09 (1 year ago) Permalink
Sadly the 3/4ths only seem about 1/5th there these days.
― EZ Snappin, Friday, 11 November 2011 17:12 (1 year ago) Permalink
Nothing is ever for sure with this band, but tickets for 2012 shows apparently go onsale next week and the image below was shown in Times Square during NYE celebrations on one of the electronic billboards (which must have cost Interscope a bit of coin). Supposedly, it's the release date for the album and closely tied to the album's cover art:
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 04:15 (1 year ago) Permalink
So yeah, the first VH album in 14 years is finally upon us. :D
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 04:16 (1 year ago) Permalink
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 04:18 (1 year ago) Permalink
VH playing at Cafe Wha? Thursday
― Let A Man Come In And Do The Cop Porn (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:23 (1 year ago) Permalink
I love the classic lineup and hold out no hope this will be anything but a steaming pile.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:28 (1 year ago) Permalink
really don't understand why Michael Anthony won't just do this
― The Uncanny Frankie Valley (Shakey Mo Collier), Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:30 (1 year ago) Permalink
Haven't really kept up with all the gossip, but is that why? I thought Eddie didn't want him around.
― jon /via/ chi 2.0, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:31 (1 year ago) Permalink
Anthony sided with Hagar in the (second) breakup.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:38 (1 year ago) Permalink
Okay, yeah, I guess I knew that.
― jon /via/ chi 2.0, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:39 (1 year ago) Permalink
I'm hopefully if only because of "Me Wise Magic" and "Can't Get This Stuff No More," even if those tracks are from 1996. I think VH and DLR bring the best out of each other.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:40 (1 year ago) Permalink
*hopeful
that was 15 years ago, and neither would have made any of the first six records (well, maybe Diver Down which is 1/3 filler already). No hope here.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 18:54 (1 year ago) Permalink
I kinda hope the new album is only a half hour long, like the first six were.
― 誤訳侮辱, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 21:42 (1 year ago) Permalink
I can't see how this can possibly be good. EVH hasn't written a good song in forever. Hate to say it, but it's true, Chickenfoot is a better band.
― A. Begrand, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 21:51 (1 year ago) Permalink
i think the production will make or break an album like this, as it usually does when a band comes back with what's essentially their first album together in decades (or at least the first Van Halen bros/DLR album together in decades), since rock production trends have changed so much that could really 'spoil the chemistry' as much as any change in playing or songwriting. the guy they worked with, John Shanks, has a LOT Of teenpop and country and adult contempo stuff on his resume (the only comparable project is the last Bon Jovi album), which is a little sketchy but honestly i could see that working w/ VH better than if they were trying to play catchup with modern rock radio and getting with Brendan O'Brien or something, which I really came to hate about those later Springsteen/E Street albums.
― some dude, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 21:57 (1 year ago) Permalink
yeah I feel like the loudness war is going to get taken to new heights with this album
― frogbs, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:01 (1 year ago) Permalink
Chickenfoot is a better band
I feel like this is maybe the most ridiculous sentence in the English language.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:03 (1 year ago) Permalink
Right now they are. I'd rather listen to Hagar/Anthony/Satriani than Eddie/DLR/that kid.
― A. Begrand, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:06 (1 year ago) Permalink
Last Chickenfoot record was solid.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:13 (1 year ago) Permalink
Listening to it now (first time I've knowingly heard Chickenfoot iirc). First song's alright, but we'll see.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:21 (1 year ago) Permalink
Yeah, this is really too Sammy Hagar-y for my tastes. Soz.
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:25 (1 year ago) Permalink
Both Chickenfoot albums are much better than I expected them to be, and the second one is an improvement over the first. By contrast, just knowing that the forthcoming Van Halen single is called "Tattoo" makes me cringe. Unless it turns out to be a tribute to Herve Villechaize. That will be awesome.
― 誤訳侮辱, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:31 (1 year ago) Permalink
The odds of the new VH album being any good are very low. The odds of it even sounding remotely like the classic line-up are virtually nil. The odds of it being better than Chickenfoot are even.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:38 (1 year ago) Permalink
I dunno, the new Devo album was pretty good and their last 2-3 records were terrible
― frogbs, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:40 (1 year ago) Permalink
My take on Chickenfoot was like the infamous 7/11 cocktail: you might be tempted to mix together all the flavors at the soft drink fountain together, once, but damned if you'd take a second dip into that well.
Like Devo, Van Halen is almost its own genre, but unlike Devo, it's beholden to a very particular template, a more unique alchemy linked directly to its set of players, its producer, and its era. How were those Roth-vox tracks on the greatest hits? Never heard 'em.
― Josh in Chicago, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 22:45 (1 year ago) Permalink
As noted, Eddie doesn't want Anthony in the band, only let him play on three tracks since Hagar left, and only accepted him in the last reunion (after Hagar's insistence) on the condition that he 1) agreed to a reduced future royalty split, 2) sign away his share of the name and logo and 3) end all association with the band after the tour. And has since had his son included in the visual lineup for Anthony-recorded tracks on Guitar Hero: Van Halen, even in unlockable "classic line-up" costumes. Aaaand photoshopped his son into Anthony's place on original album covers on Van-Halen.com.
How would you expect Anthony to "just do this"? Turn up at every show and busk in the parking lot outside?
I wish I could find the interview where Eddie brags how awesome Wolfgang is because he locks the bathroom door and jacks off several times a day, but here's:
Wolfie plans to attend college at some point in the future, according to his dad: "He's obviously going to Julliard or something like that — and they'll take him at the drop of a hat, because he is ready. And the kid can act, too." But for now? "He is a part of Van Halen. Permanently."
― Θ ̨Θƪ (sic), Tuesday, 3 January 2012 23:06 (1 year ago) Permalink
took longer than i expected, tbh: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/van-halen-postpone-summer-tour-dates-20120517
― that's why god made kokomo (some dude), Friday, 18 May 2012 10:58 (1 year ago) Permalink
Who would win in a fight between WVH and DLR?
― how's life, Friday, 18 May 2012 12:05 (1 year ago) Permalink
Wolfgang is a strapping 21-year-old man now, not even a question really
― that's why god made kokomo (some dude), Friday, 18 May 2012 12:39 (1 year ago) Permalink
I dunno, man. DLR has always been into martial arts. Now, if we're talking a bong-off, it'd be a toss off, but I bet DLR could toss Wolfgang across the room.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 18 May 2012 12:45 (1 year ago) Permalink
i expect DLR has a Batman-like file on each of his teammates, describing their weaknesses in detail in case he has to neutralize them.
― da croupier, Friday, 18 May 2012 12:47 (1 year ago) Permalink
also DLR probably would not be above revealing some dark-ass shit about Wolfie's parents, mindfucking the poor kid just long enough for an expertly placed karate chop
― da croupier, Friday, 18 May 2012 12:49 (1 year ago) Permalink
maybe i'm just fooled by DLR's goofy public persona but i almost kind of imagine that he doesn't even really hate the Van Halens and he just keeps getting on their bad side by being obnoxious
― that's why god made kokomo (some dude), Friday, 18 May 2012 12:52 (1 year ago) Permalink
oh i doubt DLR would start the fight. but he would finish it.
― da croupier, Friday, 18 May 2012 12:52 (1 year ago) Permalink
like the seperate dressing room areas thing could totally be "we don't want to have to listen to him talk backstage, the banter during the show is enough"
― that's why god made kokomo (some dude), Friday, 18 May 2012 12:53 (1 year ago) Permalink
xpost See also: Stewart Copeland vs. Sting.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 18 May 2012 12:53 (1 year ago) Permalink
his autobio definitely suggests DLR is always his electricifying self and the van halen brothers are miserable fellows who can't handle the glory. sammy hagar and michael anthony would at least agree with the last part.
― da croupier, Friday, 18 May 2012 12:54 (1 year ago) Permalink
yeah i loved Crazy In The Heat but it's been like 12 years since i read it, really should revisit it
― that's why god made kokomo (some dude), Friday, 18 May 2012 12:56 (1 year ago) Permalink
Shake Your Rump was my own #1, and has been since pretty much the first time I heard it. I may not have fully understood Paul's Boutique when I was 15, but I understood that Shake Your Rump was otherworldly great.
took longer than i expected, tbh: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/van-halen-postpone-summer-tour-dates-20120517
― Naive Teen Idol, Friday, 18 May 2012 13:23 (1 year ago) Permalink
Would pay to hear DLR's "Shake Your Rump"
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 18 May 2012 13:54 (1 year ago) Permalink
― some dude, Friday, 18 May 2012 14:00 (1 year ago) Permalink
Kiss Unmasked
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 18 May 2012 14:02 (1 year ago) Permalink
As cool as that photo is, my first reaction is an urge to punch Sean Penn in the face.
― how's life, Friday, 18 May 2012 14:04 (1 year ago) Permalink
yeah he has been needing a punch in the face for 30 years straight
― some dude, Friday, 18 May 2012 14:06 (1 year ago) Permalink
Mike D looks about 13 and like he has mumps in that picture.
― Naive Teen Idol, Friday, 18 May 2012 16:05 (1 year ago) Permalink
Mike D in that pic is like:
Plus:
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 18 May 2012 16:25 (1 year ago) Permalink
no doubt saying "THIS NEXT ONE...IS...THE FIRST SONG...ON OUR NEW ALBUM!"
― some dude, Friday, 18 May 2012 16:29 (1 year ago) Permalink
I had REMEMBERED "Panama" as having this long instrumental bridge with lots and lots of bong and lighter foley but I guess I got that wrong?
― Crabbits, Thursday, 26 July 2012 02:08 (9 months ago) Permalink
the new album is nice when it shows up in random rotation
― I dont even know that I think this sucks per se (forksclovetofu), Thursday, 26 July 2012 16:49 (9 months ago) Permalink
Why didn't anyone tell me there is an entire 1982 show up on youtube? So damn good so far.
― EZ Snappin, Wednesday, 8 August 2012 15:49 (9 months ago) Permalink
That's from the Capital Centre in Largo, MD either Oct 11 or 12, 1982.
― EZ Snappin, Wednesday, 8 August 2012 15:50 (9 months ago) Permalink
Man, I was driving down 495 the other day and I realized that there's still a shopping center called Boulevard at the CAP CTR. R.I.P.
― spanky hotel frogstrot (how's life), Wednesday, 8 August 2012 16:47 (9 months ago) Permalink
Can't believe that's still there! You would have thought they'd rename it after 15 years or however long it's been gone.
― EZ Snappin, Wednesday, 8 August 2012 16:49 (9 months ago) Permalink
This show is reminding me just how amazing DLR is at pandering to the crowd. A true master.
― EZ Snappin, Wednesday, 8 August 2012 16:53 (9 months ago) Permalink
That was pretty great. (Skipped through, but saw a lot of it)
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 8 August 2012 17:56 (9 months ago) Permalink
DLR on the language of video. Along the way, you get a Bruce Springsteen imitation, a deconstruction of Picasso, and how "DLR" wouldn't exist without the Nicholas Brothers.
― Elvis Telecom, Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:55 (5 months ago) Permalink
My God, I have never seen this:
― Josh in Chicago, Thursday, 14 March 2013 14:27 (2 months ago) Permalink
Is the audio on that not working for anyone else? I checked a couple other youtubes and I could hear them fine.
― how's life, Thursday, 14 March 2013 14:52 (2 months ago) Permalink
Saw on VHND that Eddie is a recording a track with LL Cool J for his new album.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 15 March 2013 16:01 (2 months ago) Permalink
Couldn't be worse than Page/Diddy
― calstars, Friday, 15 March 2013 16:17 (2 months ago) Permalink
you say that like Eddie isn't completely nuts
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Friday, 15 March 2013 16:22 (2 months ago) Permalink
My God, I have never seen this:
― Naive Teen Idol, Saturday, 16 March 2013 20:52 (2 months ago) Permalink
Man, Eddie seems in sad shape here. Shades of Ozzy:
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 May 2013 18:16 (1 week ago) Permalink
I dunno, he seems okay there. Don't forget he had part of his tongue removed.
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Friday, 17 May 2013 18:26 (1 week ago) Permalink
Oh yeah.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 May 2013 18:31 (1 week ago) Permalink
I suppose I was more shocked by how low and grumbly his voice is, given he's half-famous for his high harmonies
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 May 2013 18:32 (1 week ago) Permalink
I thought Michael Anthony sang all of those...?
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Friday, 17 May 2013 18:45 (1 week ago) Permalink
It was him and Eddie.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 May 2013 18:55 (1 week ago) Permalink
(But mostly MA!)
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 May 2013 18:57 (1 week ago) Permalink
Man, Eddie seems in sad shape here. Shades of Ozzy:
Love how he still makes an awkward black joke.
― Naive Teen Idol, Sunday, 19 May 2013 00:35 (5 days ago) Permalink
MA sang the high harmonies.. Eddies are mid range
― SeanWayne, Sunday, 19 May 2013 04:08 (5 days ago) Permalink
Christ. That's almost entirely in keeping with what I've heard he's been like since the height of their dame, but even still the bit about Quincy Jones was brutal -- the "hey, no offense, black sound guy" part included.
― Naive Teen Idol, Saturday, March 16, 2013 4:52 PM (2 months ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Eddie was a major alcoholic for years, so I'm guessing he was pretty trashed during this (not that that excuses any of it). There's also this interview which consists mostly of Eddie either not answering questions, promising to answer questions later, or demanding the interviewer turn off his tape recorder.
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Sunday, 19 May 2013 05:38 (5 days ago) Permalink
I exaggerated a it for sure, but EVH always had this boyishness to him, and that interview was the most grumbly old man-ish I'd ever heard him, Yes, years of smoking and drinking will do that. Though of course, it's not like I've been watching interviews with EVH over the years. Maybe he's sounded like that for the past 30 years.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 19 May 2013 13:25 (5 days ago) Permalink
he's definitely sounded like that since at least the '90s, he was pretty gravelly and cantankerous circa the first abortive DLR reunion
― yeeznuts (some dude), Sunday, 19 May 2013 13:44 (5 days ago) Permalink
Eddie should just retire and give Wolfgang a more spry partner, thus:
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 22 May 2013 14:35 (2 days ago) Permalink
They should put her in Slayer.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 22 May 2013 14:37 (2 days ago) Permalink