Van Halen expand 5150 for 40th anniversary reissue

Van Halen will release an expanded edition of their 1986 album, “5150”, next month to mark its 40th anniversary.

The band’s seventh studio set was their first with singer Sammy Hagar, who joined the lineup following the departure of David Lee Roth.

“5150” marked the band’s first No. 1 album with hits like “Why Can’t This Be Love,” “Dreams,” and “Best Of Both Worlds”, and continued their streak of multi-Platinum releases.

Due on March 27 via Rhino Records, the LP/3CD/Blu-ray collection includes the 1986 album remastered directly from the original master tapes, overseen by the band’s longtime engineer Donn Landee. Additionally, an Amazon-exclusive green vinyl version will be available the same day.

The set also introduces more than 90 minutes of previously unreleased live recordings from the band’s August 27, 1986, concert at New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut. These are joined by a selection of rare 7” single edits and extended 12” versions. The Blu-ray includes a new high-definition upgrade of "Live Without a Net", Van Halen’s double-Platinum 1986 concert video that was also recorded that same August night in New Haven, along with promotional videos for “Dreams” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.”

Standalone versions of 5150 featuring the remastered album and rarities will also be available the same day as a 2CD set or a 2LP on black vinyl.

Van Halen are previewing the reissue with the live version of “Summer Nights” from the New Haven show, along with the HD remastered video.

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David Lee Roth announces North American tour

David Lee Roth has announced dates for 2026 North American tour.

The series will open in Airway Heights, WA on April 16, with shows currently booked into early August.

The rocker performed throughout the past year, which began with Roth sharing news that he would be releasing a box set, “The Warner Recordings 1985-1994”, in February via Rhino Records.

The package includes the first five solo releases by Roth following his departure from Van Halen, starting with the “Crazy From The Heat” EP; the set was an immediate success thanks to the lead single and cover of the Beach Boys’ classic, “California Girls” – which scored the singer a US Top 3 hit – as well as a series of videos from the set earning high rotation in the MTV years.

The era also included the albums “Eat 'Em and Smile” (1986), “Skyscraper” (1988), “A Little Ain’t Enough” (1991), and “Your Filthy Little Mouth” (1994).

An artist presale is now underway, with general public tickets on sale on Friday, January 9 at 10 a.m. local time.

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David Lee Roth
2026 North American tour

Apr 16 - Airway Heights, WA @ Spokane Live
Apr 18 - Grand Ronde, OR @ Spirit Mountain Casino
Apr 20 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Apr 22 - Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre
Apr 25 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
Apr 27 - Lubbock, TX @ Buddy Holly Hall
Apr 29 - Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
May 01 - Memphis, TN @ Graceland Soundstage
May 03 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live Orlando
May 06 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
May 09 - Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
May 12 - Wilmington, NC @ CCFC’s Wilson Center
May 14 - Greensboro, NC @ Tanger Center
May 16 - Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
May 19 - Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
May 21 - Niagara Falls, ON @ OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
May 24 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
May 26 - Schenectady, NY @ Proctors Theatre
May 29 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
May 31 - Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Jun 03 - Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre
Jun 05 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summer Stage
Jun 07 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
Jun 09 - Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at The Heights
Jun 11 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Foellinger Theatre
Jun 13 - Battle Creek, MI @ FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Jun 15 - Sioux Falls, SD @ The Monument
Jun 17 - Moorhead, MN @ Bluestem Amphitheater
Jun 20 - Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest
Aug 07 - Sturgis, SD @ Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Rock News Artist Of The Year No. 9: DAVID LEE ROTH

As part of the 2025 hennemusic Rock News Awards, the daily news site is counting down the Top 10 Rock News Artists of the past year.

Finalists for the 16th annual hennemusic Rock News Awards are chosen by readers: the Rock News Story Of The Year is determined by page views, while the Rock News Artist Of The Year is based on the combined total page views of the top 50 hennemusic rock news stories of the past twelve months.

The 2025 hennemusic Rock News Awards winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 24.


2025 Rock News Artist Of The Year – Top 10

10 – GUNS N’ ROSES


Rock News Artist of The Year No. 9 – DAVID LEE ROTH

David Lee Roth began 2025 with news that he would be releasing a new box set, “The Warner Recordings 1985-1994”, in February via Rhino Records.

The package includes the first five solo releases by the rocker following his departure from Van Halen and the release of the EP “Crazy From The Heat.” The set was an immediate success thanks to the lead single and cover of the Beach Boys’ classic, “California Girls” – which scored Roth a US Top 3 hit – as well as a series of videos from the set earning high rotation in the MTV years.

Roth’s success continued as 1986’s “Eat ‘Em And Smile” hit the US Top 10 with a band lineup featuring guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Greg Bissonette.

1988 saw the platinum “Skyscraper” return Roth to the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, elevated by “Just Like Paradise”, after which he kicked off the ‘90s with the gold-selling “A Little Ain’t Enough” in 1991 and, later, “Your Filthy Little Mouth” in 1994.

In May, Roth announced dates for a US tour; at the time, the rocker detailed the series after playing his first full solo concert in more than five years at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, MD.

The mid-summer trek would launch July 22 in Paso Robles, CA, with shows wrapping up in Napa, CA on September 14.

Roth – who previously announced in late 2021 that he would retire from music in early 2022 – hinted at a change in his active status several months later after delivering a private performance in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in May of that year.

Alex Van Halen to publish new Van Halen book

Alex Van Halen will publish a new Van Halen book detailing an official chronicle of the band's early years.

To be released via Genesis Publications, the project features a dynamic blend of iconic photography alongside rare and never-before-seen images, and with exclusive access to his private archives, "Van Halen" (working title) offers a personally guided tour through the band's legendary career.

Signed, written and curated by Alex Van Halen, this authorized publication opens the Van Halen family archive for the first time.

The years 1978-1984 are explored through correspondence, tour memorabilia, album artwork, press material, musical equipment, unpublished photographs and much more - charting the brothers' journey from childhood and the band's formation to their debut and meteoric rise.

To be published as a signed limited edition book boxed set, register interest today at VanHalenAnthology.com to be among the first to hear more.

Alex published his first book, "Brothers", in 2024; the set shared the drummer's family story with a focus on his history growing up with his younger sibling; Eddie passed away in 2020 at the age of 65 from a stroke and other issues following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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Van Halen expand Balance for 30th anniversary reissue

Van Halen will release an expanded edition of their 1995 album, “Balance”, to mark the project’s 30th anniversary.

Due August 15, “Balance (Expanded Edition)” will be available as a 2LP/2CD/Blu-ray deluxe set including the original album – remastered for 2023’s “The Collection II” – along with a selection of audio and video rarities; the package also contains several unreleased live recordings from the Balance Tour.

“Balance (Expanded Edition)” pulls together a selection of non-album tracks from the period, including the B-side “Crossing Over,” along with “Humans Being” and “Respect the Wind” from the Twister soundtrack; also featured are eight performances from the band’s 1995 Wembley Stadium appearance, which was broadcast by the BBC.

The Blu-ray features several restored promo videos, including “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You,” “Amsterdam,” and “Not Enough.”

Standalone versions of “Balance” will also be available on August 15, including a 2CD set with the album and rarities, and a 2LP black vinyl and 2LP orange vinyl pressing that presents the full album on vinyl for the first time in 30 years. Here, the complete album spans three sides, for optimal audio quality, with a Balance-era etching on the fourth.

Originally released on January 24, 1995, "Balance" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA. The album produced rock radio hits like “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You” and “Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do),” and introduced deeper cuts like “Big Fat Money” and “Aftershock.” It marked the final studio album recorded by the lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony.

Van Halen are previewing the newly-announced project with a previously-unreleased live clip of “The Seventh Seal,” filmed at the Target Center in Minneapolis in July 1995.

Eddie Van Halen passed away in 2020 at the age of 65 from a stroke and other issues following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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Sammy Hagar releases new song inspired by Eddie Van Halen dream
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David Lee Roth tops the hennemusic Hot 10

David Lee Roth tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The iconic Van Halen rocker has announced dates for his first US tour in five years.

Read all about it and check out the tour dates in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending May 11, 2025

01 – David Lee Roth announces US tour
02 – Scorpions cancel three shows due to health issue
03 – The Who announce farewell North American tour
04 – Ghost top US album charts with Skeleta
05 – Metallica stream Syracuse performance of 1984 classic Creeping Death
06 – Joe Perry announces North American tour
07 – Tesla announce fall Las Vegas residency
08 – Motorhead to release lost 1976 album The Manticore Tapes
09 – Alice In Chains cancels tour as drummer experiences medical emergency
10 – Wolfgang Van Halen releases new single The End


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May 04: Billy Idol
Apr 27: Foreigner
Apr 20: Green Day
Apr 13: Pink Floyd
Apr 06: Pink Floyd

David Lee Roth announces US tour

David Lee Roth has announced dates for a US tour.

The rocker detailed the 21-show series after playing his first full solo concert in more than five years this past weekend at the 2025 edition of the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, MD.

The mid-summer trek will launch July 22 in Paso Robles, CA, with shows wrapping up in Napa, CA on September 14.

A Live Nation pre-sale using the code "FREESTYLE" will begin Tuesday (May 6) at 10 a.m. local time, while a general on-sale starts Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.

Roth – who previously announced in late 2021 that he would retire from music in early 2022, hinted at a change in his active status several months later after delivering a private performance in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in May.

Earlier this year, Roth released a new box set, “David Lee Roth: The Warner Recordings 1985-1994”, via Rhino Records; the package includes the first five solo releases by the rocker following his departure from Van Halen and the release of the EP “Crazy From The Heat.”

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David Lee Roth
2025 US tour

Jul 22 - Paso Robles, CA @ California Mid-State Fair
Jul 31 - Davie, FL @ Hard Rock Live
Aug 03 - Tampa, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center
Aug 06 - Bristol, VA @ Hard Rock Live Bristol
Aug 08 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Aug 10 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
Aug 13 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug 15 - Verona, NY @ Turning Stone Resort Casino
Aug 17 - Bethlehem, PA @ The Wind Creek Event Center
Aug 18 - Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Live Northern India
Aug 21 - Cincinnati, OH @ Hard Rock Outdoor Arena
Aug 23 - Du Quoin, IL @ Duquoin State Fairgrounds
Aug 25 - St. Louis, MO @ The Factory
Aug 27 - Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC
Aug 29 - Thackerville, OK @ Lucas Oil Live At WinStar World Casino And Resort
Aug 31 - Catoosa, OK @ Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa
Sep 04 - Chandler, AZ @ Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
Sep 08 - San Diego, CA @ Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
Sep 10 - Temecula, CA @ Pechanga Resort & Casino
Sep 12 - Saratoga, CA @ Mountain Winery
Sep 14 - Napa, CA @ Blue Note Summer Sessions

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Wolfgang Van Halen releases new single The End
Sammy Hagar releases video for Eddie Van Halen tribute song
Sammy Hagar releases new song inspired by Eddie Van Halen dream
Sammy Hagar announces Best Of All Worlds Las Vegas Residency
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Van Halen classic Jump tops 1 billion Spotify streams

Van Halen’s 1984 classic, “Jump”, has reached a new milestone on Spotify.

“Van Halen's 'Jump' has officially joined @spotify's Billions Club for hitting one billion streams,” shared drummer Alex Van Halen on Instagram. “Thanks to all the fans for listening!”

The lead single from the group’s sixth studio record, “1984”, delivered Van Halen its only US No. 1 hit when “Jump” spent 5 weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart upon its release, while the album went on to sell more than 10 million copies in the States alone.

Van Halen recently delivered the No. 4 Rock News Story Of The Year as part of the 2024 hennemusic Rock News Awards.

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David Lee Roth shares new song Forgiveness
Rock News Artist Of The Year No. 3: DAVID LEE ROTH
Rock News Story Of The Year No. 4: VAN HALEN
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David Lee Roth Warner Recordings box set announced

David Lee Roth will release a new box set, “The Warner Recordings 1985-1994”, on February 21 via Rhino Records.

The package includes the first five solo releases by the rocker following his departure from Van Halen and the release of the EP “Crazy From The Heat.” The set was an immediate success thanks to the lead single and cover of the Beach Boys’ classic, “California Girls” – which scored Roth a US Top 3 hit – as well as a series of videos from the set earning high rotation in the MTV years.

Roth’s success continued as 1986’s “Eat ‘Em And Smile” hit the US Top 10 with a band lineup featuring guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Greg Bissonette.

1988 saw the platinum “Skyscraper” return Roth to the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, elevated by “Just Like Paradise”, after which he kicked off the ‘90s with the gold-selling “A Little Ain’t Enough” in 1991 and, later, “Your Filthy Little Mouth” in 1994.

“David Lee Roth: The Warner Recordings 1985-1994” will be available in multiple configurations, including 5CD at retailers nationwide and D2C online, digital on streaming platforms, and as a special 5LP version available only at Rhino.com.

Roth would rejoin Van Halen to record a pair of new songs for the band’s 1996 best of album, and the group were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in early 2007; they would later return for a series of tours starting in late 2007 with a lineup that featured Eddie Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang, on bass in place of longtime member Michael Anthony.

The group released “A Different Kind Of Truth” in 2012 alongside a companion tour, and a 2015 trek would deliver what turned out to be Van Halen’s last performances after Eddie passed away in 2020 at the age of 65 from a stroke and other issues following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Roth retired from live performances in recent years but continues to share music and other creative ventures online.


David Lee Roth
“The Warner Recordings (1985-1994)”
Release date: February 21

(1985) “Crazy From The Heat”
(1986) “Eat ‘Em and Smile”
(1988) “Skyscraper”
(1991) “A Little Ain’t Enough”
(1994) “Your Filthy Little Mouth”

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Rock News Story Of The Year No. 4: VAN HALEN
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David Lee Roth tops the hennemusic Hot 10

David Lee Roth tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The iconic rocker is sharing a new song entitled “Forgiveness.”

Read all about it and check out the video in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending January 5, 2025

01 – David Lee Roth shares new song Forgiveness
02 – Queen stream 1975 performance of Keep Yourself Alive
03 – The Rolling Stones nominated for Best Rock Album at 2025 Grammy Awards
04 – Queen upgrades cover art for 1973 debut album reissue
05 – Green Day earn three 2025 Grammy Awards nominations
06 – Rock News Story Of The Year No. 1: PETER FRAMPTON
07 – AC/DC announces Power Up North American Tour
08 – AC/DC and Peter Frampton win 2024 hennemusic Rock News Awards
09 – Guns N’ Roses announces 2025 tour
10 – Rock News Artist Of The Year No. 2: METALLICA


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Dec 29: Queen
Dec 22: AC/DC
Dec 15: Guns N’ Roses
Dec 08: Pearl Jam
Dec 01: Fleetwood Mac

David Lee Roth shares new song Forgiveness

David Lee Roth is sharing a new song entitled “Forgiveness.”

The rocker presents an acoustic take of the tune in his 2024 year-end posting, which follows a different vibe from a version he issued last February that saw Roth mashup his lyrics and melody with Taylor Swift’s “Lavender Haze” under the title “Lavender Forgiveness.”

The Van Halen icon – who continues to post new content on a random basis – previously closed out 2023 with an original seasonal holiday song named “Talking Christmas Blues.”

Amongst his contributions are new takes on the Tommy Tutone classic, “867-5309/Jenny”, and the Gerry Rafferty hit “Baker Street.”

Roth was recently named the No. 3 Rock News Artist Of The Year as part of the 2024 hennemusic Rock News Awards, where he also delivered the No. 6 Rock News Story Of The Year.

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Rock News Story Of The Year No. 6: DAVID LEE ROTH
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Rock News Artist Of The Year No. 3: DAVID LEE ROTH

As part of the 2024 hennemusic Rock News Awards, the daily news site is counting down the Top 10 Rock News Artists of the past year.

Finalists for the 15th annual hennemusic Rock News Awards are chosen by readers: the Rock News Story Of The Year is determined by page views, while the Rock News Artist Of The Year is based on the combined total page views of the top 50 hennemusic rock news stories of the past twelve months.

The 2024 hennemusic Rock News Awards winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 18.


2024 Rock News Artist Of The Year – Top 10

10 – OASIS
09 – AEROSMITH
08 – DAVID GILMOUR
07 – PETER FRAMPTON
06 – CLUTCH
05 – DEF LEPPARD
04 – JUDAS PRIEST


Rock News Artist of The Year No. 3 – DAVID LEE ROTH

David Lee Roth closed out 2023 with a new seasonal holiday song entitled “Talking Christmas Blues”, while also providing Van Halen details that would lead the band to win the 2023 hennemusic Rock News Story Of The Year honors and a No. 2 slot as hennemusic Rock News Artist Of The Year.

In the spring, Roth issued another new track, “Scotch And Sofa”, as part of an ongoing campaign to randomly release original and cover songs, including his take on the Tommy Tutone classic, “867-5309/Jenny”, and the Gerry Rafferty hit, “Baker Street.”

The rocker continued throughout the year to share snippets of content from his Roth Show days and the 2002 video collection, “No Holds Bar-B-Que”, among other sources.

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Pink Floyd sweep the 2020 hennemusic Rock News Awards
The Rolling Stones sweep the 2019 hennemusic Rock News Awards

Rock News Story Of The Year No. 6: DAVID LEE ROTH

As part of the 2024 hennemusic Rock News Awards, the daily news site is counting down the Top 10 Rock News stories of the past year.

Finalists for the 15th annual hennemusic Rock News Awards are chosen by readers: the Rock News Story Of The Year is determined by page views, while the Rock News Artist Of The Year is based on the combined total page views of the top 50 hennemusic rock news stories of the past twelve months.

The 2024 hennemusic Rock News Awards winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 18.


2024 Rock News Story Of The Year – Top 10

10 – JUDAS PRIEST
09 – LENNY KRAVITZ
08 – CLUTCH
07 – DAVID GILMOUR


Rock News Story Of The Year No. 6: DAVID LEE ROTH

A new video featuring David Lee Roth’s cover of the 1978 Gerry Rafferty hit, “Baker Street”, surfaced online in July.

"If you know by now how much I love that old red bomb of Dave’s, I had to add her to this video,” says animator Ramses Rios. “Featuring Daves’s 51’ Merc.”

Check out the No. 6 hennemusic rock news story of 2024 on DAVID LEE ROTH here.


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Stream final song written by Alex and Eddie Van Halen

Alex Van Halen is offering free downloads of "Unfinished", the last song he wrote with Eddie Van Halen.

Now available for download at Van-Halen.com and streamed below, the song is featured as part of “Brothers”, Alex’s newly-published memoir via HarperCollins.

The project sees the iconic drummer share his personal story of family, friendship, music, and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and bandmate.

Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy, “Brothers” is seventy-year-old drummer Alex's love letter to his younger brother, Edward (Maybe "Ed," but never "Eddie"), written while still mourning his untimely death.

"I was with him from day one," Alex writes. "We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800-square-foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic. Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming famous, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I've spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime.”

Eddie passed away in 2020 at the age of 65 from a stroke and other issues following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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Eddie Van Halen book Tonechaser explores iconic guitarist’s history
New video surfaces for David Lee Roth cover of Gerry Rafferty classic Baker Street
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Van Halen tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Van Halen tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

Drummer Alex Van Halen has announced a series of events in support of his forthcoming memoir, “Brothers.”

Read all about it in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending October 6, 2024

01 – Alex Van Halen announces Brothers book events
02 – The Eagles expand Las Vegas residency
03 – David Gilmour streams tour rehearsal video of Pink Floyd classics
04 – Oasis expand North American reunion tour
05 – Def Leppard share episode 3 of summer stadium tour video series
06 – Queen share 1975 performance of Son And Daughter
07 – Stream preview of final song written by Alex and Eddie Van Halen
08 – Metallica stream Seek And Destroy from first Mexico City show
09 – Oasis announce North American reunion tour dates
10 – Iron Maiden announce 50th anniversary world tour


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Sep 29: Iron Maiden
Sep 22: Def Leppard
Sep 15: Metallica
Sep 08: Van Halen
Sep 01: Van Halen

Alex Van Halen announces Brothers book events

Alex Van Halen has announced a trio of events in support of his forthcoming memoir, “Brothers.”

Due October 22 via HarperCollins, the project sees the iconic drummer share his personal story of family, friendship, music, and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and bandmate.

Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy, “Brothers” is seventy-year-old drummer Alex's love letter to his younger brother, Edward (Maybe "Ed," but never "Eddie"), written while still mourning his untimely death.

"I was with him from day one," Alex writes. "We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800-square-foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic. Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming famous, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I've spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime.”

Alex will host book signings in New York City and Northvale, NJ, and take part in a live conversation event in Los Angeles that will also be streamed, as follows:

Monday, October 21 @ 12 Noon – Barnes & Noble – NYC
Tuesday, October 22 @ 6 PM – Books & Greetings – Northvale, NJ
Thursday, October 24 @ 8 PM – Live Talks LA @ the Frost Auditorium in Culver City, CA

Tickets for the book signing and live conversation events are available now via Van-Halen.com.

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Eddie Van Halen book Tonechaser explores iconic guitarist’s history
New video surfaces for David Lee Roth cover of Gerry Rafferty classic Baker Street
Van Halen stream 1991 Dallas performance of Top Of The World
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Stream preview of final song written by Alex and Eddie Van Halen

Alex Van Halen is streaming a preview of "Unfinished", the last song he wrote with Eddie Van Halen.

The song is featured in the audiobook version of Alex’s memoir “Brothers”, which will be published by HarperCollins on October 22.

The project sees the iconic drummer share his personal story of family, friendship, music, and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and bandmate.

Told with acclaimed New Yorker writer Ariel Levy, “Brothers” is seventy-year-old drummer Alex's love letter to his younger brother, Edward (Maybe "Ed," but never "Eddie"), written while still mourning his untimely death.

"I was with him from day one," Alex writes. "We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800-square-foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic. Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming famous, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I've spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime.”

Eddie passed away in 2020 at the age of 65 from a stroke and other issues following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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New video surfaces for David Lee Roth cover of Gerry Rafferty classic Baker Street
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Eddie Van Halen book Tonechaser explores iconic guitarist’s history

Legendary rock journalist Steve Rosen has released the long-awaited third edition of “Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen.”

The project shares the writer’s personal and intimate history with the guitarist, which began in 1977 – before the release of Van Halen’s debut album.

While Edward was rewriting guitar history, Rosen became a close and trusted ally of the rocker; among his published works are three lead features for Guitar World magazine that are recognized as pivotal pieces on the iconic guitarist.

“There is no other book on Edward out there like mine,” says Rosen. “I had a front-row seat to his life and he told me things he never told another journalist. I wanted to write as honest and as insightful a book as I possible could and I believe I've done that. I wrote about spending time in my Hollywood Hills pad while Edward noodled on guitar; attending NAMM Shows with him; introducing him to Ritchie Blackmore, Billy Gibbons and Les Paul; buying a set of guitar strings for him; jamming with him; and getting high with him.”

Through the years, Van Halen famously tinkered with his equipment – from guitars to amplifiers, effects, and more – in an attempt to translate and communicate the sounds he heard in his head.

“I chose that title, Tonechaser, because Edward once described himself in that way,” Rosen explains. “I thought it was such a beautiful, fragile, and poignant word for him to use in his pursuit of the ever-elusive Brown Sound. I also thought it worked on another level in terms of the ‘tone’ of his life and being a guitar player, bandmember, husband, father, and icon.

“I had never heard Edward ever use that phrase anywhere else and, in fact, after interviewing hundreds and hundreds of guitar players, I've never heard one of them ever use that word to describe what they do.”

In addition to the book, Rosen has also just released “Tonechaser: The Audiobook”, which includes 30 hours of self-narration as well as hours and hours of the original archival interviews Rosen conducted with Van Halen many decades ago.

With more than 80 million albums sold worldwide, Van Halen were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2007; five years after the band performed their final concert at the Hollywood Bowl in October of 2015, Edward passed away in 2020 at the age of 65 from a stroke and other issues following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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David Lee Roth tops the hennemusic Hot 10

David Lee Roth tops this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

A new video featuring the rocker’s cover of the 1978 Gerry Rafferty hit, “Baker Street”, has surfaced online.

Read all about it and check out the video in this week’s top story!

The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.

For a list of hennemusic Hot 10 charts, check out the archives here.


hennemusic Hot 10
week ending August 4, 2024

01 – New video surfaces for David Lee Roth cover of Gerry Rafferty classic Baker Street
02 – AC/DC rocks Highway To Hell classic in proshot video from Slovakia
03 – AC/DC top two US charts with 1990 classic Thunderstruck
04 – Def Leppard share new video from Journey stadium tour
05 – Watch Axl Rose join Billy Joel for final Madison Square Garden residency show
06 – Ghost stream Mary On A Cross animated video
07 – Metallica stream Tons Of Rock festival performance of 1983 classic Whiplash
08 – Def Leppard share video from opening of Journey stadium tour
09 – Metallica stream Copenhagen performance of 1983 classic Hit The Lights
10 – AC/DC Back In Black album reaches new US sales milestone


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Jul 28: Def Leppard
Jul 21: AC/DC
Jul 14: Peter Frampton
Jul 07: Peter Frampton
Jun 30: Metallica

New video surfaces for David Lee Roth cover of Gerry Rafferty classic Baker Street

A new video featuring David Lee Roth’s cover of the 1978 Gerry Rafferty hit, “Baker Street”, has surfaced online.

The clip was created by animator Ramses Rios, as part of his David Lee Roth Tribute Channel, The Mojo Dojo.

"If you know by now how much I love that old red bomb of Dave’s, I had to add her to this video,” says Rios. “Featuring Daves’s 51’ Merc, illustrated by me. With everything going on in the world today, we all need a little David Lee Roth in our lives to make things better. Enjoy!"

Roth originally shared a portion of his version of Rafferty’s worldwide Top 5 hit in his 2002 video collection, “No Holds Bar-B-Que”, and he later posted the full song in a 2016 episode of “The Roth Show.”

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See also:

Van Halen stream 1991 Dallas performance of Top Of The World
David Lee Roth shares cover of Tommy Tutone classic 867-5309/Jenny
Van Halen announce For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Expanded Edition
David Lee Roth releases new song Scotch And Sofa
Search Van Halen at hennemusic