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10 Years Ago: David Lee Roth Detains a Knife-Wielding Intruder at His House

Eduardo Rivadavia — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:35:53 +0000

Ok, so we all know there were raw emotions and sides taken in Van Halen’s David Lee Roth vs. Sammy Hagar soap opera, but this was ridiculous. In the wee hours of April 26, 2003, Roth was awakened to the sound of snapping branches in his Pasadena estate and, being a man of extreme caution as well as refined taste, grabbed hold of his trusty shotgun before going out to investigate.

20 Years Ago – David Lee Roth Busted for Marijuana Possession

Jeff Giles — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:19:22 +0000

These days, he’s back on top — and back with the band that made him famous — but things were very different for Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth in the early ’90s. In fact, on April 16, 1993, Roth reached what might have been the nadir of his time away from the band: getting [...]

David Lee Roth Explains Why He Never Got Married

Eduardo Rivadavia — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:05:03 +0000

Once again, David Lee Roth has everyone where he wants them: talking about him! It’s all thanks to a revealing new article published by BuzzFeed that provides an eye opening view into his one-of-a-kind home, restless philosophies and surprisingly private life, away from the arena spotlights typically trained on Roth and his Van Halen band [...]

Michael Anthony Flattered by David Lee Roth's Van Halen Reunion Suggestion

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:11:04 +0000

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony says he was flattered by comments his former bandmate David Lee Roth made about wanting him back in the famous group recently. As he jokingly noted, "He never used to talk like that when we were all playing together."

David Lee Roth Opens Up About His Love Life

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:11:19 +0000

Flamboyant Van Halen front man David Lee Roth has a longstanding reputation as a ladies' man, but in a new interview he reveals that he's currently in a serious relationship -- though he stops short of saying he's going to settle down behind a white picket fence.

28 Years Ago: David Lee Roth Quits Van Halen

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:47:43 +0000

Though long-time fans likely hoped it was an April Fool’s joke gone terribly wrong, original frontman David Lee Roth did in fact quit Van Halen 28 years ago today, on April 1, 1985. The group, featuring guitarist wonder Eddie Van Halen were then in the midst of a seven-year run of huge albums and sold-out [...]

Van Halen Brothers Say Working With David Lee Roth Feels Like 'Coming Home'

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:05:07 +0000

Alex Van Halen says he and his brother Eddie's long-awaited reunion with original Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth produced instant sparks. In fact, after recording five studio albums without Roth, Alex said 2012's 'A Different Kind of Truth' boasted the atmosphere of an emotional homecoming.

David Lee Roth on Difference Between Him and the Van Halens: 'I'm Truly a Wanderer'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:46:56 +0000

David Lee Roth doesn't mince words when it comes to what's kept Van Halen from playing Australia in recent years. The group announced they'll play the Stone Festival in Sydney this April. Roth suggests they'd tour the world regularly if it were up to him.

David Lee Roth Wants Michael Anthony Back in Van Halen

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:56:37 +0000

There's once again drama in the world of Van Halen, with singer David Lee Roth complaining about a recent lack of activity and communication within the band, and openly calling for a reunion with original bassist Michael Anthony.

David Lee Roth Posts New Remix for Van Halen's 'Jump'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:55:39 +0000

With Van Halen off the road and out of the studio, David Lee Roth has a lot more free time on his hands lately -- and as a result, he's much more likely to treat his website visitors to things like the new 'Super Floor Whitenoize Remix' of Van Halen's 'Jump.'

DLR Says: "Van Halen A Victim Of Over Scheduling" [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:42:56 +0000

David Lee Roth wants everyone to know Van Halen didn't cancel the last 31 dates of their North American tour due internal upheaval, injury-illness or poor tickets sales.

David Lee Roth Explains Van Halen's 'No Brown M&M's' Rule

Shauna Wright — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:05:33 +0000

Back in the 1980s, Van Halen were known for demanding lots of M&M’s be provided backstage at their concerts — but insisting the brown ones be removed. Many people assumed it was a weird superstition or just your standard, run-of-the-mill rock star ridiculousness, but David Lee Roth says there was actually a very good reason behind it.

Van Halen Brothers Interviewed About Their Childhood By David Lee Roth

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:28 +0000

The long-silent Edward and Alex Van Halen have finally submitted to an interview in support of their new album ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ (reviewed here), and the correspondent they chose for this honor is none other than the one and only “Diamond” David Lee Roth, their very own lead singer.

David Lee Roth Could Save Your Life with a Frito

Jeff Giles — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:30:47 +0000

Love him or hate him, David Lee Roth has never been anything less than eminently quotable — and his recent interview with the Toronto Sun found Diamond Dave in fine form, riffing on everything from Van Halen‘s longevity in the face of changing trends to the short list of things he’d need to save your life in an emergency.

David Lee Roth Confirms New Van Halen Album Title + New York Dates

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:30:04 +0000

David Lee Roth of Van Halen granted a couple of big exclusive news scoops to some autograph seekers last night (Jan. 4) in New York City — specifically, the name of the band’s long-awaited new album and the dates when they’ll be performing in the Big Apple as part of their upcoming tour.

Van Halen Rocking Greenwich Village Thursday Night [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

The Van Halen saga reminds me of ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf.’ For years we heard the rumors of reunion after reunion with David Lee Roth. Apparently there’s truth this time around. According to Rolling Stone the band is performing at Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village on Thursday Night. This show plus their rehearsals at [...]

Are You Ready For New Van Halen?

Jon Michaels — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:02:17 +0000

Over the weekend David Lee Roth posted on his website a simple message…”Get Ready,” for what we don’t know! There have been claims by many rockers that they’ve heard the new album, but nothing official from VH, yet. Are you looking forward to some new Van Halen music. If it happens it will be the [...]

Van Halen Going Down Under

Jon Michaels — Mon, 16 May 2011 01:37:39 +0000

Rumors have been rampant about the possible reunion of Ed Van Halen and David Lee Roth. Producer John Shanks tweeted a few months back that, “Van Halen was in studio working on a new project with David Lee Roth.” Apparently there is some truth in all the madness. According to rockaaa.com, the band is heading [...]