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My old man's a rock star: the musicians who join their parents' bands

5004 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom Young Dirty Bastard to Wolfgang Van Halen, musical offspring are following in their rock star folks' footstepsIt's the tragic dilemma that some bands are faced with: how to carry on when one of your members has died. When Wu Tang Clan lost their... more info

Van Halen invent hair metal

5008 days ago
Guardian MusicMay 1976: Number 32 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicThirty-five years ago, a four-piece American guitar band set about changing rock music for ever. They took their name from a brotherly relationship; they had a goofy, ... more info

Bottom Feeders: The Rock End of the ’80s, Part 55

5011 days ago
PopdoseHere we go again. Van Halen vs Van Hagar. Which side are you on? Dave Steed lets you make the call via 12 of their minor hits. more info

Music Weekly: Kate Bush's Tour of Life

5023 days ago
Guardian MusicNot only has Kate Bush just released the album Director's Cut, but she's even been talking about releasing another one. New material may be on its way, but chances of seeing Bush live are slim; the singer famously only ever performed one tour, the 19... more info

Brad Paisley pioneers new frontiers for country music

5028 days ago
TopixBrad Paisley is proud to be a country star, but his musical influences range from Little Jimmy Dickens to Eddie Van Halen. more info

David Lee Roth reunites with Van Halen for music festival

5037 days ago
TopixVan Halen's original singer, David Lee Roth, will join the band to play an Australian music festival. more info

Van Halen - Van Halen Heading Down Under To Headline Touring Festival?

5038 days ago
ContactMusicVan Halen are in negotiations to play their first shows in three years at the touring Soundwave Festival in Australia in September (11). Reports suggest brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen will reteam with frontman David Lee Roth and Eddie's son... more info

IDOL REMAINS LIVE 9: VAN HALEN IS TRUTH, IDOL IS LIES

5044 days ago
MetalsucksDon’t you love classic Van Halen? It’s amazing how that band’s music can just save your day. It’s been my go-to cure for post-American Idol misery; it’s Listerine for the ear, and a reminder of what true excellence sounds like. It’s Proza... more info

Sammy Hagar - Sammy Hagar: 'aerosmith Wanted Me To Replace Steven Tyler'

5047 days ago
ContactMusicRock veteran Sammy Hagar has revealed he was offered the chance to replace Steven Tyler as the frontman of Aerosmith, but snubbed the opportunity because it would have been a "difficult" transition. The former Van Halen singer claims he has... more info

JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER: VAN HALEN FLIP FLOPS

5047 days ago
MetalsucksFlip flops, the preferred summer season footwear of douche bags and date rapists everywhere, just got metallier: yesterday Van Halen unveiled a line of flips flops modeled on Eddie Van Halen’s famous “Frankenstein” guitars. And they’re great... more info

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