Alex Van Halen

December 3, 2020

WOLFIE IS MAD, AGAIN … Wolfgang Van Halen is angry at Julien’s Auctions about a recent sale of his Pop’s Iconic Guitars, cue twitter rant: “F#@k ’em”

Metal Sludge — No it’s not Groundhog Day, but yes Wolfgang Van Halen is in the news again. As predictable as sunshine in Southern California, it seems the son of the late Edward Van Halen is once again firing off on his twitter and he’s not happy either. The latest in a string of rants that people are taking advantage of his Father’s passing, Van Halen tweeted: “F@#k ’em” at Julien’s Auctions. As reported by[…]

October 6, 2020

RIP … Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65

Blabbermouth — Eddie Van Halen — the legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen — has died after a long battle with throat cancer … TMZ has learned. Sources directly connected to the rock star tell us … he died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica Tuesday. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie’s brother and drummer. We’re told in the last 72 hours, Eddie’s ongoing[…]

September 30, 2019

PUT A FORK IN IT … David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is “Finished”

PUT A FORK IN IT David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is “Finished” Blabbermouth — David Lee Roth says that VAN HALEN is “finished.” The singer made the comment while speaking to Meltdown of the Detroit radio station WRIF about his upcoming Las Vegas residency, which is due to kick off in January. Asked if he was “bummed out” that he couldn’t tour with VAN HALEN this past summer, as had been rumored several months ago, Roth responded: “That’s been canceled a number of times, and[…]

October 23, 2016

FAIR WARNING … Michael Anthony opens up about long overdue phone call with Alex Van Halen

FAIR WARNING Michael Anthony opens up about long overdue phone call with Alex Van Halen Van Halen News Desk — Former Van Halen and current Chickenfoot and The Circle bassist Michael Anthony was interviewed by the one and only Eddie Trunk on the latter’s new Trunk Radio show on SiriusXM channel Volume 106 on October 21, 2016. A recording of part of the interview has surfaced on YouTube via Sam Alvarado and was recently posted by[…]

October 3, 2016

A look back with Mitch Malloy, who for a fleeting moment was Van Halen’s new lead singer

YOU REALLY GOT ME Metal Sludge looks back with Mitch Malloy, who for a fleeting moment was Van Halen’s new lead singer LOS ANGELES — It’s the 20th anniversary of Mitch Malloy almost being in Van Halen. In 1996, Malloy, then 34 and an unknown, won the gig as Sammy Hagar’s replacement — but only for a matter of days before leaving in a huff following an MTV appearance with Van Halen and[…]

August 18, 2016

VAN SORRY … Sammy Hagar apologizes to Ed and Alex Van Halen

VAN SORRY Sammy Hagar apologizes to Ed & Alex Van Halen Blabbermouth — Sammy Hagar has apologized to his former VAN HALEN bandmates, explaining that he just wants to be “friends.” In a clip from this week’s episode of “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” airing on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), Hagar says (see video below): “The whole VAN HALEN issue, I really put that behind me, and I’m proud of what we did. So I’ve[…]

August 30, 2015

EAT THIS AND SMILE David Lee Roth stops show twice, confronts monitor man and beer throwing fan

EAT THIS AND SMILE David Lee Roth stops show twice, confronts monitor man and beer throwing fan YouTube — David Lee Roth still has it. What is it? Dave has the ability to command the stage like no other and seemingly has grown with grace and ease more than most 80’s iconic rock stars. Dave is definitely the man, the myth and a legend as he drops some knowledge on an unknown fan during a[…]

June 21, 2015

SAMMY HAGAR to EDDIE VAN HALEN: ‘F!?k You. You’re A Liar’

Pants Of Fire — Former VAN HALEN singer SAMMY HAGAR has called EDDIE VAN HALEN “A liar” in a recent online video statement found on the artist’s official Youtube account. The Red Rocker boldly points at the camera and says: “Fuck You Eddie Van Halen for saying that about Mikey (Anthony). You’re a liar.” HAGAR is responding to a recent interview VAN HALEN did with Billboard.com where the legendary guitarist took several pot shots at[…]

March 31, 2015

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Wow! The city of Hollywood shuts down for Van Halen

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Wow! The city of Hollywood shuts down for Van Halen By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large HOLLYWOOD — Streets were closed in Hollywood on Monday, March 30 for a special outdoor performance by Van Halen, and as darkness set in, the ground-breaking Los Angeles rock band was greeted by a frenzied, overflow crowd that went absolutely crazy for the foursome’s 30-minute set filled with anthems like “Jamie’s Cryin’,”[…]

October 30, 2014

The Red Rocker Sammy Hagar talks about the future of Chickenfoot and what it would take to get him on a tour with David Lee Roth

Sammy Hagar: ‘I Would Agree to a Van Halen Reunion Tour for the Fans’ The Red Rocker talks about the future of Chickenfoot and what it would take to get him on a tour with David Lee Roth BY ANDY GREENE | October 30, 2014 Rolling Stone — Sammy Hagar called into Rolling Stone the other week to chat about his contribution to The Art of McCartney, a 42-track collection of Paul McCartney covers by[…]