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Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell Recalls Epic Prank War with Van Halen During 1991 Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:59:06 +0000

It's story time with Jerry Cantrell! In a recent fascinating and hilarious interview, the Alice in Chains mastermind spoke about the essential art of the prank. When two bands have been touring together for some time, pranks are bound to happen, and Cantrell went into detail about an epic prank war between Alice in Chains and Van Halen from 1991.

Godsmack, Van Halen + Avenged Sevenfold to Headline Wisconsin's 2013 Rock USA Festival

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:40:59 +0000

The annual Rock USA Festival set for this summer in Oshkosh, Wis., has expanded to a four-day event this year, scheduled for July 17-20. The nonstop rock fest that promises to “break a few rules” just announced its lineup with an eclectic mix of headliners ranging from Avenged Sevenfold and Godsmack to Bret Michaels and Van Halen.

David Lee Roth Hopes Van Halen Will Welcome Michael Anthony Back

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:23:12 +0000

Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth is definitely happy to be back with the group, but does have a few concerns about how things have worked out for the band. Among them is his desire to have original bassist Michael Anthony back in the lineup. Roth told Rolling Stone in a new interview, “Ed [Van Halen] [...]

94.5 Most Requested Song's 2012 91-87 (VIDEO) (NSFW)

Kelly West — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:12:22 +0000

Aerosmith comes in at number 91 with there latest “Lover A lot”!Having sold more than 150 Million albums in there life they are still going stronge! 91. Aerosmith-Lover A lot Metallica has many iconic song and some really good remakes. One of them is this remake of Deep Purple. 90. Metallica – When A Blind [...]

James Hetfield Soundboard Great For Killing Time at Work

Todd Lyons — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:24:31 +0000

Ever feel the desire to have James Hetfield of Metallica shouting out randomly from the speakers on your computer? Click the link and check out the James Hetfield Soundboard. A Metallica fan with far too much time on their hands lifted Hetfield’s vocals from the songs “Enter Sandman,” and “Fuel” then sliced ‘em into individual [...]

Who Should Have Their Own Holiday?

Kelly West — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:34:06 +0000

Ever since I was a kid, I believed that Columbus is the guy who discovered America. Recent studies have indicated otherwise. Some people doing research on this believe that the voyages of John Cabot,‭ ‬the Italian navigator and explorer predates Christopher Columbus. Lief Erickson pretty much predates all of them. So, with all of that [...]

Van Halen Postpones Concerts And Pisses Me Off (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:03:26 +0000

Van Halen cancels there concert dates and I am assuming it is because they are fighting with Prima Donna David Lee Roth. UGH! Interesting how the media works. If someone doesn’t like something about a song, band or movie ect, that person, being noted as a media critic, gets to say “Ya or Nay” and [...]

Van Halen Cancels Tour Dates

Todd Lyons — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:53:28 +0000

Might as well.. Postpone! Just got word that V.H. is D.O.A. All shows scheduled after June 26th have been postponed T.F.N. including the concerts in Spokane and Portland. Rat farts.

Van Halen Northwest Dates Added

Todd Lyons — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:35:04 +0000

On the heels of announcing another show in Spokane this summer earlier last week, Van Halen‘s “A Different Kind of Truth” tour has added another show in the Pacific Northwest!Live Nation welcomes VAN HALEN with guest Ky-mani Marley to the Rose Garden in Portland, OR on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 8p. Tickets are priced between $49.50 up [...]

Van Halen Returning to Washington in August!

Todd Lyons — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:19:20 +0000

If you missed Van Halen’s Cinco de Mayo show in Tacoma a few weeks ago, you’re in luck! They’re coming back to Washington later this summer! VAN HALEN have announced that they will play the Spokane Arena on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 as part of the band’s highly-successful 2012 North American Tour. Van Halen recently [...]

Wolfgang Van Halen Filling In For Roth At Sound Check (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:26:09 +0000

I have always said that it really doesn't matter who sings with Van Halen because the band will always be "Van Halen" and who better to fill in for Roth at a sound check than a "Van Halen"! In fact if Roth does his typical disappearing act anytime soon I think that Wolfgang we be fine filling in for them on vocals permanantly! Looking forward to there show at the Tacoma Dome on May 5th for there tour "A Different Kind Of Truth"

Kelly West's Video Pick Of The Day

Kelly West — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:51:08 +0000

I picked this video today because I love Van Halen! Eddie is an amazing guitar player but the beginning is outstanding with Alex’s drum solo, not to mention the video itself is very funny! Turn up RoadRage on 94.5 KATS weekdays from 4 to 7pm sponsored by Jacksons Sports Bar and Clubhouse Lounge at 48th [...]

Woman from Van Halen 'Hot For Teacher' Video Still Pretty Hot

Jo Pincushion — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:00:37 +0000

When it was still showing music videos, MTV showed Van Halen’s ‘Hot for Teacher’ about 43,654 times in 1984. Lillian Muller suddenly found herself in the spotlight after playing ‘little Van Halen’s’ sultry teacher. Here is a refresher on that video. Now that Van Halen has scheduled its reunion tour, Yahoo decided to catch up [...]

Van Halen's Hot For Teacher Essay Gets Student In HOT Water

Kelly West — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:52:36 +0000

Oakland University student in Rochester, Michigan has been suspended for his essay explaining how his teacher is hot referencing Van Halen's hit Hot For Teacher.

Which Band Member Can You Least Do Without?

Kevin Rounce — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:57:46 +0000

I was watching highlights of Download Festival 2011 and saw an interview with Thin Lizzy. They have a new lead singer and that got me thinking. Styx is out touring with a new lead singer, Axl Rose has replaced his entire band, but still tours as Guns n’ Roses. Different bands throughout time have had [...]

Sammy Hagar Not Impressed With New Van Halen Tunes

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:54:46 +0000

In a new interview, Chickenfoot singer and former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar talks candidly about what he thinks of the new Van Halen material featuring original lead singer David Lee Roth.

Eddie Van Halen Donates 75 Guitars to School Music Programs

Jeff Giles — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:22:04 +0000

Being in the school band just got a whole lot cooler for some of the kids in the Los Angeles area: Eddie Van Halen has teamed up with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to donate 75 guitars from his personal collection to schools that don’t have enough funding to pay for instruments. For Van Halen, it was a simple case of giving back — as he put it simply, “Music education and families are dealing with the economic times, and I wanted to help them.”

Van Halen Debuts 'Tattoo' [VIDEO]

94.5 KATS — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:41:01 +0000

With their upcoming tour and new album coming out, here's the first single off that new album. What do you think?

Van Halen Embarking on 2012 Tour

Jeff Giles — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:14:39 +0000

Van Halen fans may or may not get a new album in 2012, but one thing’s for sure: the band will return to the road for the first time in four years. They made the announcement this morning (December 26) on their official site, giving the VH faithful a late Christmas gift with the announcement [...]

Rare Van Halen (Video)

Kelly West — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:22:36 +0000

I love finding rare videos or footage from bands "Back in The Day" and I really love finding them of one of my favorite bands. Thanks to Chris Gossett for posting this excellent video!

http://youtu.be/i1syI