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

Eduardo Rivadavia — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:42:53 +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.

David Lee Roth Explains Why He Never Got Married

Eduardo Rivadavia — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:05:03 +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 [...]

Eddie Van Halen Offers Fans A Positive Update On His Health

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:46:25 +0000

Eddie Van Halen gives an update on his health, while David Lee Roth shows off his command of the Japanese language, in a video greeting for Van Halen fans posted by Tokyo-based concert promoter UDO.

20 Years Ago – David Lee Roth Busted for Marijuana Possession

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:21:22 +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 [...]

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

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:55:04 +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, 15 Apr 2013 14:30:19 +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 — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:52:43 +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 — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:27:07 +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: 'There is Always Conflict' in Van Halen

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:01:15 +0000

David Lee Roth has been securely back in the Van Halen camp for over five years now, but he says that doesn't mean the band members are done arguing with each other, as they've apparently done since the moment they formed: "The conflict was immediate and sustained from day one. Not a note of this symphony has changed."

Van Halen Set for Massive 2013 European Tour, Says David Lee Roth

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:32:38 +0000

The mighty Van Halen are getting back into action after Eddie Van Halen was sidelined by emergency surgery last year. According to front man David Lee Roth, the powerhouse rock group will perform a long string of dates in Europe toward the end of the year.

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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:01:49 +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 — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:01:37 +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 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:01:39 +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.'

Eddie Van Halen on Future Work with David Lee Roth: 'I See Us Doing This for a Long, Long Time'

Billy Dukes — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:00:09 +0000

Eddie Van Halen says the current album cycle with David Lee Roth isn’t a one-time gimmick. This is the future of Van Halen, and the band has a bright future. In an interview with Guitar World the legendary guitarist talks about what once held them back and what now keeps them looking forward.

David Lee Roth Explains Those Postponed Van Halen Tour Dates

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:22:31 +0000

No matter what you’ve heard, the guys in Van Halen are getting along just fine, thankyouverymuch, and only postponed some concert dates because they “bit off more than they could chew.”

That’s the skinny straight from VH frontman David Lee Roth, who recorded a video to explain the recent events — in his own words.

David Lee Roth Shows Off His Tattooed Butt in Canada

Matt Springer — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:15:46 +0000

Although he’s been keeping his manly assets under wraps while Van Halen has toured the states, the group’s arrival in the Great White North seems to have loosened up both singer David Lee Roth‘s belt buckle and inhibitions.

Van Halen's David Lee Roth Halts Show to Stop Fighting

Jeff Giles — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:59:14 +0000

A lot of things have changed since the last time David Lee Roth and Van Halen toured behind a brand new album together, but one thing will always stay the same: Diamond Dave is all about the love, man, and he proved it again last night (March 13) when he stopped the band’s performance in Manchester, NH to admonish some fans for fighting each other.

Van Halen Came, Conquered, And Kicked A** [Review & Photos]

Dean Of Country — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:29:37 +0000

March 22, 1984 was the first concert I was ever able to attend on my own, I was 14 years old. The venue,The Aud, the band…Van Halen, the show… changed my life. Fast forward 23 years later, March 9, 2012, First Niagara Arena,the only thing that changed was the venue.For three hours David Lee Roth, [...]

David Lee Roth Shows Off His Herding Dogs in New Video

Billy Dukes — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:37 +0000

In recent weeks Van Halen fans have been reminded of a number of David Lee Roth‘s other passions and he addresses one — sheep herding — in this video from the Van Halen News Desk. The singer takes viewers through the art of training a dog to herd, mixing in quips that only he could think of along the way.

David Lee Roth: 'If Ed and I Can Get Along Then World Peace Can Have a Chance'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:39:49 +0000

On the surface, things are going smoothly for the Van Halen reincarnate. They’ve successfully released ‘A Different Kind of Truth,’ their first new album with David Lee Roth since 1984, and there is nothing to indicate anything will get in the way of their show in Buffalo on March 9 at the First Niagara Center .