Van Halen ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ tab book now available
Great news for fans of the new Van Halen album A Different Kind Of Truth: the guitar tablature book is now available! Order it here from Amazon.com.
Here’s the press release:
Alfred Music Publishing, the official print music publisher of thousands of popular artists, songwriters, and composers, has released “A Different Kind Of Truth”, the album-matching songbook to Van Halen’s first studio album since 1998, and the first since 1984 with lead vocalist David Lee Roth.
Eddie Van Halen – the king is back!
Here’s Eddie’s solo from tonight’s private show for friends and family at the Forum in LA. It was a dress rehearsal for the forthcoming tour. Compare this to the solo he played on the Live: Right Here Right Now live video 20 years ago – whoa. And check out the energy towards the end – he even throws in a few classic EVH jumps!
REVIEW: Van Halen – A Different Kind Of Truth
Fourteen years since their last full album of original material and 28 since their last album with David Lee Roth, Van Halen finally, triumphantly returns with A Different Kind Of Truth. Sure, Michael Anthony is no longer there, sure Dave’s voice sounds a little more weathered than it did during his original run, and EVH’s guitar tone is fizzier and more distorted than it ever was in the early 80s, but hey, you can’t have everything exactly as it was three decades ago.
EVH Wolfgang bass. Cool.
Notice the EVH Wolfgang bass played by Wolfgang Van Halen at the band’s Cafe Wha? gig the other night? Check out the pic below from VHND.com. I wonder if these will make it into production. Imagine one with a stained black flamed maple top. A five-string version would be pretty badass too.
Preorder the new Van Halen album!
You can pre-order the new Van Halen album, A Different Kind of Truth, from Amazon.com now. There are two versions available: the standard CD
The track listing according to melodicrock.com is:
1. Tattoo 2. She’s The Woman 3. You and Your Blues 4. China Town 5. Blood and Fire 6. Bullethead 7. As Is 8. Honeybabysweetiedoll 9. The Trouble With Never 10. Outta Space 11. Stay Frosty 12. Big River 13. Beats Workin’
Say, who likes Van Halen videos from the Cafe Wha gig?
Here’s “She’s The Woman,” an unreleased song from the band’s pre-fame days!
Oh what’s that? You want more?
Meanwhile here’s the link to preorder their new single “Tattoo”
The Van Halen press release!
PRESS RELEASE
Van Halen, Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time, announced their return to the live stage with an extraordinary 2012 North American tour. The announcement was made during a once-in-a-lifetime performance, at the intimate Café Wha? in New York City on January 5th. Known around the world for some of the most iconic live performances in music history, the legendary rock band will begin their tour on February 18th. Kool & The Gang will join Van Halen for select tour dates.
Tickets for the Live Nation-promoted tour go on sale beginning January 14th at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.
In addition, Van Halen confirmed their new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, will be released in the U.S. by Interscope Records on February 7th. The first single from the album, Tattoo, and its accompanying video will be debut simultaneously on Tuesday, January 10th, with album pre-orders starting that day. A Different Kind Of Truth is Van Halen’s first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984.
Van Halen live on Ustream!
UPDATE: It seems this didn’t end up happening for some reason. The gig is still going on as I type this and Van Halen News Desk is tweeting. VH have played a new song called “She’s The One.” Keep an eye on the VHND twitter for more info, and let’s see if footage from the show makes it to YouTube later in the week.
In the meantime, check this out.
Original post: Quick! Go grab a beer! A the time I’m posting this, Van Halen’s 45-minute set at Cafe Wha? in NYC is 1 hour and 11 minutes away (8pm EST)! Watch it below.
David Lee Roth signs autographs, dishes on Van Halen album title and 2012 tour
YES!!! Van Halen A Different Kind Of Truth. Bring it!
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