ContactMusic — Eddie Van Halen was often afraid to pick up his guitar during Van Halens recent recording sessions as it was the first time he has made an album while sober The rocker gave up booze several years ago after a long struggle with a drinking problem and ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Van Halen will play Joe Louis Arena on July 19, the band announced this evening. Tickets will go on sale May 5 for the downtown show, which follows the group's February performance at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Prices and other details will be ... more info

Starpulse — Legendary rocker Eddie Van Halen experienced a major health scare last year - his cancer returned a decade after he lost part of his tongue. The Van Halen guitarist was diagnosed with oral cance... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Eddie Van Halen experienced a major health scare last year 11 - his cancer returned a decade after he lost part of his tongue The Van Halen guitarist was diagnosed with oral cancer in May 2000 and he immediately began months of treatment which... more info

Detroit Free Press — Eddie Van Halen puts some of the blame on his father for his long struggle with alcohol. His father gave him a shot of vodka and a cigarette to ease his nerves before performing in front of people, and that started Van Halen on a near lifetime of dri... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Van Halen @ MSG in Feb. (more by Chris La Putt) Van Halen, still reunited with David Lee Roth and out touring in support of a new album, have announced a July 13th show at Izod Center in NJ. "Tickets... more info

Metalsucks — So why am I even posting it? ‘Cause I like the song, I am behind this Van Halen reunion tour and album pretty much despite myself, and if any of the adolescents who read this site get to hear what a real vocalist sounds like, I don’t think that ... more info

Chorus.fm — Watch *Van Halen* (http://www.van-halen.com/)'s music video for "She's the Woman" in the replies. more info

Popdose — In a recent thought piece on The A.V. Club, Josh Modell ruminated on the dilemma of bands touring endlessly around the hits that made them famous, even as they continue to record new material (or not). He rightfully noted everyone from The Pixies to ... more info

Topix — Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth rock out earlier in Van Halen's tour at a show in Reading, Pa. more info