Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Van Halen

EPISODE #122 - After the one-two punch of Van Halen I & II, the mighty VH were faced with a small window to deliver their third record, “Women & Children First” in 1980. The Daves do a full breakdown of this sleeper classic at the tail end of its 35th anniversary. A hefty VH News segment and a full mailbag complete this February episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com


On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on johnnybeaneTV, we dive into one of the biggest “what-ifs” in hard rock history. “The rest is history. That's how close it got.” That's how Alex Van Halen described the moment he and Eddie Van Halen nearly formed a band with Ozzy Osbourne. At a time when Van Halen was reeling from lineup turmoil — after the Gary Cherone era ended and relationships with David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar were strained — the Van Halen brothers were searching for direction. Rumors swirled about potential singers, even David Coverdale, though that was ultimately dismissed. Around 2000, Alex and Eddie met with Sharon Osbourne to seriously discuss making a record with Ozzy. According to Alex, the conversation went well. Sharon was on board. The idea was real. An album was within reach. There was just one catch. Sharon mentioned she had a meeting the next day about a television show. That show became The Osbournes, which ran from 2002 to 2005 and changed pop culture — but it also derailed what could have been a historic collaboration. Ozzy later admitted the project “would have been phenomenal,” and expressed regret that it never came together. Meanwhile, Alex and Steve Lukather are now developing material Eddie recorded during his lifetime, originally intended as a follow-up to 2012's A Different Kind of Truth. That release marked Van Halen's studio return with Roth — but history might have looked very different if the Ozzy collaboration had happened. We also revisit the brothers' late-era jams with Chris Cornell, another near-miss that ended far too soon. What would a Van Halen–Ozzy album have sounded like? Early 2000s metal? A return to raw riff-driven hard rock? A completely new chapter? Join the discussion. "Exclusively Van Halen" is your ultimate destination for all things Van Halen. From deep dives into the band's legendary history to giveaways and gear showcases, we celebrate one of the greatest rock bands of all time — every week.

What a thrill it is to welcome the Red Rocker #SammyHagar and legendary #VanHalen bassist #MichaelAnthony into the program to talk about their Best Of All Worlds residency in Vegas, all things Van Halen (including #AlexVanHalen's new album featuring unfinished material by #EddieVanHalen) and so much more! Check it out! SHOW CREDITS: Dave Kinchen (host, booking). Brother Shane McEachern (co-host, segment producer). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.

Dave Grohl finally explains why Josh Freese was fired, Paul Rodgers explains why he turned down Alex Van Halen, and it's not his health, Ozzy Bio-Pic is in production and Jack Osbourne is one of the producers, Live members are headed to court again in argument over use of band name, more in this week's 'Rock News'

What Does Mike Hranica Reveal About Flowers And His Personal Transformation? In this week's Loaded Radio Podcast, Mike Hranica opens up in a raw, introspective conversation touching on The Devil Wears Prada's latest album Flowers, his changing worldview, and the personal evolution that continues to shape both his art and identity. Mike Hranica joins Loaded Radio for a revealing, unfiltered discussion about Flowers, why some fans don't view it as a "metal" album, how his perspective as an American has evolved, and the deeply personal shift away from the faith that once defined him. Alongside the in-depth conversation with Mike Hranica, this episode also dives into major developments across the hard rock and metal landscape. Listeners will also hear: Discussion surrounding Arch Enemy's new vocalist and the band's next era Reaction to Alex Van Halen's emerging "Eddie Van Halen" project with Steve Lukather A featured segment: 13 Artists Every Deftones Fan Needs To Check Out It's a packed episode balancing artist insight with scene-wide perspective.  

Alex Van Halen says he has plenty enough material recorded by himself, Eddie and Wolfie to make an album! We got to wondering who would make a good singer for the project!

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into HUGE news: Alex Van Halen has officially confirmed that work is underway on a brand-new album built from unheard Eddie Van Halen material—for the first time ever. Alex revealed in a recent interview that he's been teaming up with Steve Lukather to help bring these recordings to life. These aren't scraps or demos either—this is music that was intended to become the next Van Halen album before Eddie's passing. The foundation is already there, with drums, guitars, and bass recorded—bass handled by Wolfgang Van Halen. But don't expect a quick release. Alex says nothing will come out unless it meets the same high standard the band always demanded. They're carefully shaping the material into something worthy of the Van Halen legacy—no unfinished sketches, only top-tier music. The big missing piece? A vocalist. Paul Rodgers was considered but declined due to health and touring. Alex says he and Lukather are searching for the right voice—someone from the same musical era who understands the spirit of the band. He even mentioned Robert Plant as a dream fit, though nothing is set in stone. Notably, past Van Halen singers David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and Gary Cherone were not discussed. Alex's goal? To finish what they started and deliver something powerful, emotional, and worthy of the band's history. If this project comes together, it could be one of the most important rock releases in years. #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #AlexVanHalen #JohnnyBeaneTV #ExclusivelyVanHalen

Pat, "The Daves" and Patreon WINNER Chris Combs referee a battle between three 4th albums by Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and Van Halen!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1978, Van Halen exploded onto the rock scene with their game-changing debut album—released on this day and forever altering the landscape of rock music. Eddie Van Halen's groundbreaking guitar work, David Lee Roth's electrifying vocals, Michael Anthony's punchy bass lines, and Alex Van Halen's powerful drumming made this album an instant classic. It inspired generations of musicians and fans, and its influence continues to be felt today. On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we celebrate the anniversary of the band's legendary 1978 debut—diving into the songs, the impact, and the lasting legacy of one of rock's greatest albums. Relive the magic and see why this record still stands as a defining moment in music history. Tracklist:

Van Halen officially announced Tokyo Dome Live in Concert on February 5, 2015, following months of fan speculation and a leak just days earlier. Released March 31, 2015, the album became the band's first live record with original frontman David Lee Roth and bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, capturing the group on their A Different Kind of Truth tour in front of a massive Tokyo Dome crowd. The setlist spans every Roth-era Van Halen album, from the 1978 debut through 2012's A Different Kind of Truth, mixing early classics like “Runnin' with the Devil,” “Unchained,” and “Panama” with newer tracks such as “Tattoo” and “She's the Woman.” While the release was celebrated as a major reunion-era document, it also drew criticism in some circles for Roth's live vocal performance. According to Eddie Van Halen, the band first considered remixing early pre-fame demos, but the original tapes couldn't be located. They then explored releasing vintage club recordings, only to find the sound quality unusable. Instead, the band recorded every show on the 2012–2013 tour via Pro Tools, and Roth ultimately chose the Tokyo Dome performance as the official live release. The album's cover art updates Cassandre's classic 1935 painting of the SS Normandie, tying a vintage visual style to a modern live document of the band. Tokyo Dome Live in Concert would also go on to be the final Van Halen album released during Eddie Van Halen's lifetime, making it a significant closing chapter in the band's discography. Featuring David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Alex Van Halen, the album stands as a snapshot of Van Halen's late-era live sound and a full-career celebration of the Roth catalog. "Exclusively Van Halen" is your ultimate destination for all things Van Halen. From deep dives into the band's legendary history to giveaways and gear showcases, we celebrate one of the greatest rock bands of all time — every week.

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV

Episode #297: The boys rank the songs from the 1st three VAN HALEN album with a little help from our listeners: Arnie (Magnolia, MS), Gregg (Simi Valley, CA), and Kent (Toronto, CANADA).  We are old guys known as the Heavy Metal Geezers!   Please like and subscribe to the show if you like what you here.Hard Rocking Trivia Show Free Spotify Playlists:Best Melodic Rock & AOR Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4xNVhZRRre2al7reXvhmIs?si=LeKgaPFXRDyDCplglK3H-QHard Rocking 70shttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Lh2hRgqS2DRQUISuJY5Bu?si=qz38K5CTQJKgHf9YtBEkcwHard Rocking 80shttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ACMIc6UsL8LUtj4SZ5LSC?si=-iAW5gYwTV2300yrdLhmGwHRTS Rock Playlist (Over 2600 songs!)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fHGHPVMlWj23StoQuY9Wy?si=3kH1WQ_XRk21ylQ6F270qgLong Lost Rock (1975-1984)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AlX7wsKrwpMmTr7HoxWie?si=SRPSSWmASWqudK1QicMnyg

EPISODE #121 - Before “Van Halen 3” was released, Loud Dave did an interview with the King - Edward Van Halen in December of 1997. At the time, the band was in the process of pulling “That's Why I Love You” off the album and adding “Josephina.” EVH was hyped on the record, but he still dug into a lot of the past. This is a very intensely detailed interview that gets into some real old school nitty gritty minutia aimed at the hardcore VH fans.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

January 18, 1984 marks a historic moment in Van Halen history, celebrating two major milestones in the band's legendary career. On this day, Van Halen kicked off the “1984” World Tour at the Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum in Florida, launching one of the biggest and most elaborate tours of their career. At the same time, their groundbreaking album 1984—released earlier that month—was already dominating radio and record stores, fueled by massive hits like “Jump.” Why This Date Matters:

Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler explains why he's using AI vocals on his demos for his new upcoming solo album, Alex Van Halen reveals he's digging into the Van Halen vaults and working with Toto's Steve Lukather on a new musical project, David Bowie's childhood home in southeast London will be open to the public as a museum starting in 2027, Peter Gabriel's new album will be released with a schedule based on the phases of the moon; releasing individual singles every month, and we'll watch the viral video of a stage dive fail of a fan literally ‘bound for the floor' at a Local H show in Wisconsin… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia', Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week' & much more!All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you canCheck it out on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts)Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more…Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweeklyWatch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweeklyFollow us online:Instagram.com/rocknewsweeklyFacebook.com/rocknewsweeklyTwitter.com/rocknewsweeklyTikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly#GeezerButler #DavidBowie #AlexVanHalen #PeterGabriel #LocalHStageDive #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

The boys read rhyming cue cards, sweat through minimalist flirty funk, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of INXS' 1987 seductive single, “Need You Tonight/Mediate.” News items and digressions include Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather spelunking through Eddie's archives in search of new tunes.

Send us a textOn this episode we discuss Alex Van Halen teaming with Toto's Steve Lukather, the Vinnie Vincent album that will probably never be released, new music from Peter Gabriel, plus, we introduce a new segment about movies, play MixTape, and climb the Wall of Tunes for O'Brien's latest pickup at his favorite record store. #vanhalen #petergabriel #mrbighttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Billy Joel gives his first live performance since brain condition diagnosis, Alex Van Halen is working with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather on a new album, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath will have a new solo album out this year and more stories in this week's 'Rock News'...

Krystina pops the top on her Cookie Jar and serves up some juicy music scoops…Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi are dropping solo albums in their 70s—KT wonders if Geezer should just rebrand as “Geeze”Brandon Flowers is cooking up not one, but TWO solo albums, and KT hilariously predicts a Mormon rap collab with Big X the Plug.Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather are teasing a secret project—could it involve unreleased Eddie Van Halen recordings?Plus, K-Ray reveals her own musical adventure: joining Orange Peel Sunshine as a bassist and learning the ropes of writing bass lines.

On this episode of Talking Guitars & Music News, we kick things off with the latest buzz from the Metal Sticks Podcast / Modern Drummer, featuring Alex Van Halen talking about working with Steve Lukather on a brand-new album. We covered it on Exclusively Van Halen yesterday, and today we dive even deeper. Then it's guitar time

EPISODE #120 - Back in 1982, a movie was released that defined the Van Halen generation - “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” Easily, the best character in the film was Mike Damone played by actor Robert Romanus. The Daves try to buy some VH tickets from him during a special interview. Meanwhile, guitarist Mark Tremonti from Creed and Alter Bridge talks about opening for Van Halen, being friends with Wolfie and recording at 5150. A fresh VH News segment and a Santa mailbag completes this year-end episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com


Check out this video highlight with Michael Pastore, author of 'The Mighty Van Halen: One Fan's Journey', as he shares the story of how he became a Van Halen fan back in 1982.Listen to Episode 344 - Rock & Reflection: One Van Halen Fan's Journey

Christmas Band & Orchestra Concert Concert BandStar Spangled Banner – Composed by John Stafford Smith, Words by Francis Scott Key, Arranged by Paul Clark How The Grich Stole Christmas – Composed by Albert Hague, Lyrics by Dr. Seuss,Arranged by Larry Clark  String OrchestraLet There Be Peace On Earth- Arranged By Michael J. MillerString Quartet No.17 in Bb Major- Comp. Wolfgang Amadeus MozartI'll Be Bach For Christmas- Arr. Michael HopkinsSaxophone EnsembleWe Need A Little Christmas- Arr. Steve Lyon Guitar Ensemble “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” - Composed by Tommie Connor, Arranged by Greg Snyder“Panama” - Composed by Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Edward Van Halen, Arranged by Greg Snyder INTERMISSION Freshman BandFrosty The Snowman- Arr. Michael SweeneyLas Trompetas Grandes Bajo El Arbol- Arr. Paul Clark Peoples BandGreensleeves- Arr. Greg YasinitskyAngels We Have Heard On High- Arr. Paul Clark Honors BandComfort and Joy – Traditional, Arranged by Rick HirschSanta is Comin' - Composed by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, Arranged by Tom ScottHo, Ho, Ho (Who Wouldn't Go) - Composed by Benjamin Hanby,Arranged by Steve ParsonsWhite Christmas – Words and Music by Irving Berlin, Arranged by Jack Mason

EPISODE #119 - From 1988 to 1991, Matt Bissonette played bass in David Lee Roth's solo band. His tenure included the Skyscraper World Tour as well as the recording of the “A Little Ain't Enough” album. In this interview, Bissonette discusses his experience in full detail as well as playing with Joe Satriani, Elton John, ELO. his brother Gregg Bissonette and making his new jazz album, “Common Road.” The Daves also serve up a stacked VH News segment that includes a review of Mammoth's new album, “The End.” Plus, a new mailbag segment completes this November episode. Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

Jon (and Kate +8) Gosselin got married again, Me-me-Meghan Markle Harper's Bazaar interview, Tara Reid claims she was drugged, Gary Graff joins us with rock music news, and more of Akaash Singh's terrible wife. Register to win tickets to “The Game” right here thanks to Hall Financial. The Killer Cares fundraiser is one week away. Make sure to join us in Keego Harbor Friday December 5th. Sports: Drew remains worried about the Detroit Lions. He's listening to too much 97.1. Donald Trump gave Shedeur Sanders a positive shoutout. Taylor Swift is going to Kansas City Chiefs games, but hiding from the cameras. Tara Reid was drugged! She strains to explain on TMZ to the doubters that believe she overserved herself. The Rock and Roll insider Gary Graff joins the show to discuss The Beatles Anthology 4, Aerosmith's new EP with Yungblud, the Rolling Stones box set, Wolfgang Van Halen's recent show, Alex Van Halen's new venture, Guns N' Roses' new tour & tracks, another Sex Pistols tour, more from KISS, an Oasis tour documentary, Morgan Wallen's two shows at The Big House, Jack White at Ford Field, David Coverdale's retirement, Jon Bon Jovi's return, Gary's Christmas recommendations, Motley Crue to Detroit, and more. Amazon is delivering via drone in our area. Bobbi Althoff is getting internet hate and she's not handling it well. Jasleen Singh is the absolutely WORST thing that has ever happened to Akaash Singh and his career. Jon Gosselin pulled a hottie and got married. Drew Crime: Hong Kong Torture Edition. An Israeli was sexually assaulted by Hamas. Diddy is looking awfully gray in jail. D4vd is looking to skate regarding the murder of Celeste Rivas. More Sports: Tom Brady used the hard-R on an NFL broadcast. Terry Bradshaw is struggling with words these days. Marshawn Kneeland had quite the lead foot. Jeff Dye is dying to join the Rogansphere. Meghan Markle is insufferable in her recent Harper's Bazaar interview. Tina Brown hates Meghan as well. She has a billionaire friend who loans her everything. Dave Landau will join us in-studio tomorrow. Don't forget to grab your Drew Lane Show merch right here! If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Simone Biles talks about her implants, Michigan at Wrigley Field, Sami Sheen vapid tattoo tour, Texas cop v. Gamecocks, KISS honors Ace, Bond girl Kendall Jenner, Ohtani's dog > his wife, and our show causes car accidents. We'll do a LIVE Detroit Lions overreaction show tomorrow at 10:30am. Get your Drew Lane Show merch today! Sports: Marc went to Wrigley Field to support the cult. The Michigan Wolverines defeated Northwestern 24-22. Texas A&M had a wild comeback against the South Carolina Gamecocks. A Texas State Trooper stole the show with some roughhousing. The Alabama kicker is a hothead! Bronny James started and sucked it up. MSU lost another one, this time to Penn State. College GameDay had the worst $2M kicks possibly ever. The Eddie Murphy documentary remains watchable. Drew went on a Murphy movie binge this weekend. Music: Gene Simmons had some nice words for Ace Frehley. Paul Stanley led a moment of silence. Some lost Black Sabbath demos are going to be released. Sharon Osbourne is none too pleased. Alex Van Halen is dropping another book. AI country is taking over the charts. Wolfgang Van Halen has a new Mammoth album out. Shohei Ohtani won another MVP award and he shows his love to his dog. A THIRD deer was smoked while listening to our program. Another dude was involved in a hit and run while listening. Send your crashes to 209-66-Boner! Michelle Obama has another book out. She claims the US isn't ready for a female president. She goes on to explain why Black people can't swim. California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is cratering. Politics: Tucker Carlson got ahold of Thomas Matthew Crook's digital footprint. Rocket Money pulls their advertising from Carlson due to Nick Fuentes' appearance on the show. Dasha Nekrasova was dropped by her talent agency for appearing on Fuentes' show. Zohran Mamdani may get his tax raise approved in New York. Kanye West is sorry for being antisemetic. Kylie Jenner is about to make a crappy album. Kendall Jenner wants to be the next Bond girl. Britney Spears cuddled up with the Kardashians over the weekend. The Rolling Stones covered disco classic Shame, Shame, Shame by Shirley & Company. The Stones had quite the Disco run. Simone Biles got some great new boobies. Dave Portnoy heckler, Patrick McClintock, had a GoFundMe that raised $30K. It seems to be gone now. Sami Sheen gives us a tour of her crappy tattoos. She hates the vast majority of them. The Wikipedia co-founder storms off podcast. Billie Eilish vs Elon Musk. There is a war against billionaires! Amy Schumer has lost weight and so she's dumping her husband. South Park continues going hard at Donald Trump as they show him nailing JD Vance. The BBC edited a Jan 6th clip of Donald Trump and the head of the network has resigned. Nauseating troll, Jack Doherty, was arrested in Miami. Hilary Duff is going on tour. She once gave Mike Comrie a BJ after he proposed. Meghan Markle shares a preview of her Christmas decorations. We roll through this Markle classic. She recently made another cooking blunder. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Alex Van Halen says he wants to use AI to finish some unpublished VH tracks. The guys have the breaking audio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE #118 - Nothing is better than blowing up stuff and that was Pyro John Watkins' speciality when he toured with Van Halen from 1986 through 1993. Watkins shares stories from the past about VH along with his years with KISS, Bon Jovi, the Jacksons, Rick James and even Bobby Brown.The Daves also served up a stacked VH News segment that includes an extensive report on Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash at Cabo Wabo Cantina in Mexico as well as a review of the Red Rocker's current live album. Plus, a new mailbag segment completes this Rocktober episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com


On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into HUGE news for fans of one of America's greatest rock bands — Genesis Publications has just announced the official VAN HALEN Anthology by Alex Van Halen!

Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share even more dates added to the newly announced Rush 50 Something tour. Plus, answering the Tribe's questions about Alex Van Halen, Nickelback, Guns 'N' Roses, Bret Michaels and the Stevie Nicks show later this month. 

EPISODE #117 - Loud Dave digs deep into his archives and pulls out a never before heard one-on-one interview with Diamond David Lee Roth, which he recorded in 1994 inside the Warner Brothers New York offices. At the time, Roth was promoting his new record, “Your Filthy Little Mouth” and spoke about all kinds of subjects including his review of Van Hagar performing his VH era songs. A bonus new interview is added with former Roth guitarist John 5, who is currently supporting his upcoming album, “Ghost.”The Daves deliver a packed VH News discussion as well as a spirited new mailbag segment to complete this stacked September episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com


EPISODE #116 - Heard you missed him well he's back! Diamond David Lee Roth has hit the road with his solo band playing a solidly packed all classic Van Halen set list. Loud Dave has a spirited discussion with special guest Darren Paltrowitz (author of “DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World,” co-host of The DLR Cast) about Roth's August 10th concert at The Paramount in Huntington, NY, which they both attended. The Daves breakdown the new “Balance” (Expanded Edition) box set plus more VH News and a new mailbag segment complete this August episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #115 - Back in 1995, Loud Dave did a one-on-one interview with VH drummer Alex Van Halen. He thought the tape was lost and even forgot that he had it. However, the interview has been recovered and remastered (to the best of his ability). Alex talks about all different subjects including an extensive analysis of David Lee Roth. Some fresh VH News and a new mailbag segment complete this July 2025 episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE #114 - The Demon from KISS, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons opens up about his life and career, which includes discovering Van Halen. Los Lobos keyboardist/saxophone player Steve Berlin tells the tale of Top Jimmy & The Rhythm Pigs, the real life band he was in that inspired the VH song from “1984.” Healthy scoops of VH News and a new mailbag segment complete this June episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com


Van Halen – Balance (Expanded Edition) | Official 30th Anniversary Reissue Rhino celebrates 30 years of Balance with a deluxe Expanded Edition, arriving August 15. This limited-edition set features Van Halen's 10th studio album fully remastered (from 2023's The Collection II) and packed with rare audio/video content, wrapping up Rhino's spotlight on the Sammy Hagar era.

EPISODE #113 - David Lee Roth has returned to the stage and has even announced a 21-date summer tour of the U.S. Loud Dave went to the M3 Festival in Maryland as did Darren Paltrowitz from the DLR Cast. Together with their partners Quiet Dave and Steve Roth, both who watched Diamond Dave's performance via YouTube, all four guys hash it out during an in-depth over 80-minute discussion. A ton of VH News and a tight 10 letter mailbag segment complete this May episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

MUSICWolfgang Van Halen says his uncle Alex Van Halen doesn't get enough credit as a drummer. TVA five-part documentary on Martin Scorsese is in the works at Apple TV. · Congrats to Jimmy Kimmel, who is now a grandpa – making him the first sitting late-night host since Johnny Carson to become a grandparent! The Buffalo Bills will be featured on this season's edition of Hard Knocks. About 80% of us watch TV on the DAILY. But what TYPE of TV? Well, according to Google Trends, the most popular genre is sitcoms MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Kieran Culkin will play Caesar Flickerman in the "Hunger Games" prequel, "Sunrise on the Reaping". That was Stanley Tucci's part in the original movies The Woods is a dispensary owned by Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher on Santa Monica Blvd, and on Saturday was robbed by five guys. Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz star in the upcoming crime movie Caught Stealing. MISCThe Playboy mansion has been restored to its former glory. The infamous party mansion previously owned by the late Hugh Hefner got a major facelift after its new owner, billionaire Daren Metropoulos, purchased the property back in 2016 for a whopping $100 million.· AND FINALLYStarship Enterprise sticker shock … Some number-crunchers at the website SlashFilm attempted to figure out just how much it would cost to build the U.S.S. Enterprise from the Star Trek world. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back to bring you up to speed on all the latest and greatest in the hard rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're yacking about this time! Bad Company, Soundgarden, and Outkast get the Hall of Fame treatment. We have thoughts. Sammy Hagar, despite zero acknowledgment in his book, wants Alex Van Halen to leave him alone. We have thoughts. Faster Pussycat has a full-length offering coming your way. Metallica open to a Las Vegas Sphere residency. Korn's Jonathan Davis to chase ghosts on TV. Lorraine Lewis unveils the future of Femme Fatale. Surviving Alice Cooper band wows with 'Black Mamba.' Alice and Judas Priest to dominate North America this summer. Judas Priest to continue strong run of original material in 2026. Metallica wants to drop a giant Load on you. DeLeo brothers reveal to Billy Corgan how Butthole Surfers affected Scott Weiland's life and trajectory. Matt Pinfield continues to be an inspiration for the power of rock n' roll. It's a solid block of rock talk for your ears. We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 05.05.25 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to bring you up to speed on all the latest and greatest in the hard rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're yacking about this time! Bad Company, Soundgarden, and Outkast get the Hall of Fame treatment. We have thoughts. Sammy Hagar, despite zero acknowledgment in his book, wants Alex Van Halen to leave him alone. We have thoughts. Faster Pussycat has a full-length offering coming your way. Metallica open to a Las Vegas Sphere residency. Korn's Jonathan Davis to chase ghosts on TV. Lorraine Lewis unveils the future of Femme Fatale. Surviving Alice Cooper band wows with 'Black Mamba.' Alice and Judas Priest to dominate North America this summer. Judas Priest to continue strong run of original material in 2026. Metallica wants to drop a giant Load on you. DeLeo brothers reveal to Billy Corgan how Butthole Surfers affected Scott Weiland's life and trajectory. Matt Pinfield continues to be an inspiration for the power of rock n' roll. It's a solid block of rock talk for your ears. We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of 05.05.25 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My 600lb Life had some amazing food orders, Tattoo-Gate: Donald Trump v. ABC's Terry Moran, Brett Favre “destroyed” Jenn Sterger's life, Bill Belichick held hostage by Jordon Hudson, and the exciting conclusion of Cop Cam Megan. Schoenherr Roofing dropped Champion's Club tickets on listeners __________________! Theo Von is coming to the Fox theater for two shows. Politics: Donald Trump vs Terry Moran regarding a possible MS-13 tattoo. Trump took on Shri Thanedar at his rally last night. Gretchen Whitmer was forced into hugging the President. Several Philadelphia Eagles declined to go to the White House. Hey Christina Aguilera… why you look different? Bill Belichick is angry at CBS for editing their interview with him. Jordon Hudson has been popping off on Twitter. Jordon put an axe to Hard Knocks. Now she is a real estate mogul. Lighthouse Exteriors takes a shot at Drew right out of the gate. Sports: Cris Carter pops off on Shedeur Sanders' behavior. The NFL fines the Atlanta Falcons and their DC for the Shedeur Sanders prank call. John Elway killed his ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire' lifeline. Not-actual video of the crash. My 600-lb Life YouTube clips are the best clips. Beyoncé is touring, but nobody is showing up to the concerts. Scientology: Tom Cruise is nailing Ana de Armas. John Travolta is STUCK in Scientology. Sammy Hagar drops an Eddie Van Halen-inspired song. Sammy isn't holding back on David Lee Roth or Alex Van Halen anymore. Mike Peters of The Alarm has died. Lorde shows us her IUD. Pierce Brosnan is gaining the weight his wife is losing. Martin Short is the new host of Match Game. Alec Baldwin is unemployed now. We recall Burt Reynolds vs Marc Summers. Lee Corso is old and retiring. Cop Cam: Entitled Brat Part 2! Megan is crazy. The Fall of Favre is coming to Netflix. Jenn Sterger is in it. Yostin Mosquera is a double murderer and sex fiend. We end with a prolapsed anus… sorry about that. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

EPISODE #112 - “Hot for Teacher” is universally known as one of MTV's most popular and creative videos. Model/actress Lori Tucker, who portrayed detention teacher Wanda, talks all about her experience working with the band. An extended VH News is included where the Daves breakdown the new Sammy Hagar single, “Encore. Thank You. Goodnight.” as well as the new David Lee Roth box set, “The Warner Recordings 1985-1994” plus a new mailbag segment in their 9th anniversary episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com


MUSICWeekend one of Coachellais in the books, and many attendees secured their tickets through aninstallment plan. Highlights:   Weezerslipped in a cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" during theirSaturday set at Coachella, the same song they covered for 2021's 'Blacklist',an album of Metallica songs performed by different artists.         Queen guitarist Brian May popped up from the Coachella stage on Friday night to helpsinger Benson Boone perform "Bohemian Rhapsody".     GreenDay's Billie Joe Armstrong made a surprise appearance during The Go Gosperformance at Coachella on Friday night, one of the first shows from the newwave legends since 2022.       Lady Gaga's headlining set Friday night was epic, and some people arealready calling it the best in the history of Coachella.       Weird AlYankovic made his Coachella debut . . . joining Yo Gabba Gabba for the classic Muppettrack "The Rainbow Connection".   During Green Day's seton Saturday night, their pyro accidentally lit a nearby palm tree on fire.       MissyElliott went full-on "Transformers",starting her set as a car, before morphing into herself.     CharliXCX brought out some bigguns for her set:  Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish, and Lorde.        ACalifornia man was arrested after he allegedly admitted a bomb threat on theCoachella Music Festival.  Britney Spears touched down in Mexico the other day for alittle vacation and one of her body guards was carrying a BABY DOLL wrapped ina pink blanket as they got off the plane. Van Halen's only number-one song, 1984's “Jump,” hassurpassed a billion streams on Spotify. Alex Van Halen says, "Thanks to all the fans forlistening!" TVMickey Rourke's time on the UK's "Celebrity BigBrother" was mercifully short.  He's been bounced from the show due to "inappropriatelanguage" and "unacceptable behavior."  Blue Origin's firstall-female space crew is going into space this morning.   "WhiteLotus" Season 3 star Aimee Lou Wood has been pretty vocal about not liking the attention she getsfor her "unique" teeth.  So she wasn't very amusedwhen "Saturday Night Live" parodied her looks thisweekend. MOVING ON INTO MOVIENEWS:A new doc, out now,explores the life of John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono after The Beatles'split: 'One to One: John & Yoko' chronicles their move and life in early70s New York City through a collage of audio recordings and remastered concertfootage. RIP:Actor Nicky Katt,from "Boston Public" and "Dazed andConfused", passed away.  No word on the cause of death. He was only 54.  Director Ted Kotcheffdied.  He was 94.  His films include "First Blood","Weekend at Bernie's", and the underseen masterpiece "Wakein Fright".  AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC Weekend one of Coachella is in the books, and many attendees secured their tickets through an installment plan. Highlights:    Weezer slipped in a cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" during their Saturday set at Coachella, the same song they covered for 2021's 'Blacklist', an album of Metallica songs performed by different artists.          Queen guitarist Brian May popped up from the Coachella stage on Friday night to help singer Benson Boone perform "Bohemian Rhapsody".       Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong made a surprise appearance during The Go Gos performance at Coachella on Friday night, one of the first shows from the new wave legends since 2022.        Lady Gaga's headlining set Friday night was epic, and some people are already calling it the best in the history of Coachella.         Weird Al Yankovic made his Coachella debut . . . joining Yo Gabba Gabba for the classic Muppet track "The Rainbow Connection".     During Green Day's set on Saturday night, their pyro accidentally lit a nearby palm tree on fire.         Missy Elliott went full-on "Transformers", starting her set as a car, before morphing into herself.       Charli XCX brought out some big guns for her set:  Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish, and Lorde.          A California man was arrested after he allegedly admitted a bomb threat on the Coachella Music Festival.    Britney Spears touched down in Mexico the other day for a little vacation and one of her body guards was carrying a BABY DOLL wrapped in a pink blanket as they got off the plane.   Van Halen's only number-one song, 1984's “Jump,” has surpassed a billion streams on Spotify. Alex Van Halen says, "Thanks to all the fans for listening!"   TV Mickey Rourke's time on the UK's "Celebrity Big Brother" was mercifully short.  He's been bounced from the show due to "inappropriate language" and "unacceptable behavior."   Blue Origin's first all-female space crew is going into space this morning.    "White Lotus" Season 3 star Aimee Lou Wood has been pretty vocal about not liking the attention she gets for her "unique" teeth.  So she wasn't very amused when "Saturday Night Live" parodied her looks this weekend.   MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: A new doc, out now, explores the life of John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono after The Beatles' split: 'One to One: John & Yoko' chronicles their move and life in early 70s New York City through a collage of audio recordings and remastered concert footage. RIP: Actor Nicky Katt, from "Boston Public" and "Dazed and Confused", passed away.  No word on the cause of death.  He was only 54.  Director Ted Kotcheff died.  He was 94.  His films include "First Blood", "Weekend at Bernie's", and the underseen masterpiece "Wake in Fright".  AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue our series featuring some of our favorite interviews from 2024, this time with Alex Van Halen and Selena Gomez. Alex Van Halen talks about his life and the career he built with his late brother Eddie, and the formation of their band Van Halen. From growing up as immigrant kids in California, to the wild antics of life on the road as rock stars and some of his stunts, like setting his drums on fire.Selena Gomez talks about her role in the Spanish-language musical film Emilia Pérez, where she stars as the wife of a brutal drug cartel boss. We talk about the evolution of her career, from a Disney kid to a pop star.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie. It takes readers from their childhood to the wild ride of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Eddie Van Halen died in 2020. Alex talks with Tonya Mosley about his grief and reflects on their relationship. Also, artist Titus Kaphar talks about his new movie, Exhibiting Forgiveness, based on his life. It's about a celebrated painter whose world unravels when his estranged father suddenly resurfaces. Carolina Miranda reviews the new Netflix film Pedro Paramo Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie, who died of cancer in 2020. The book, titled Brothers, takes readers from their childhood to the wild ride of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about grief, lighting his drums on fire, and what he really thinks of This is Spinal Tap. Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews the fall TV broadcast season.Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly newsletter and get highlights from the show, gems from the archive, and staff recommendations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy