#366 EXCLUSIVE! #SammyHagar & #MichaelAnthony Talk #LasVegas Residency, #VanHalen & More!

#366 EXCLUSIVE! #SammyHagar & #MichaelAnthony Talk #LasVegas Residency, #VanHalen & More!

Author: Rock of Nations with Dave Kinc February 27, 2026 Duration: 1:04:10

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!


BONUS TAPE!

Because we love Van Halen so much, we are including several past related interviews. The details are below!


August 2024: Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony as they brought their Best Of All Worlds Tour to Pine Knob near Detroit (then featuring Jason Bonham on drums). Note: this was the same day Aerosmith cancelled the rest of their farewell tour after Steven Styler announced his retirement following a struggle with vocal issues. Hagar and Anthony react to the news.


October 2023: Sammy Hagar talked about his new Red Rocker Mexican lager beer and commented on the release of The Collection II - a 5-CD/5-LP box set containing remastered versions of Van Halen's four Hagar-era studio albums (5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, Balance) and a Studio Rarities 1989-2004 disc.


Other interviews include legendary guitarist Joe Satriani (April 2022, before he joined Hagar’s current band) talking about being approached by Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth to do a possible tribute show for the late, great Eddie Van Halen. Of course that show / tour never happened, but just the talk of it was a huge global story that we were proud to help break.


Enjoy this collection of interviews!



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.


Dive deep into the heart of rock history with Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern. This isn't just another music podcast; it's a backstage pass to the stories behind the legends, hosted by a duo with an undeniable passion for the genre. Dave Kinchen brings two decades of music journalism experience to the table, while Shane, known as "The Vinyl Master," adds his own unique expertise. Together, they create conversations that go far beyond the typical interview, uncovering details and anecdotes you simply won't find anywhere else. Each episode is a journey through the sounds and stories of classic rock, metal, new wave, punk, post-punk, and pop. The show has built a reputation for exclusive and insightful chats with iconic artists, having featured members from legendary acts like Deep Purple, Genesis, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Van Halen, KISS, Quiet Riot, Blue Öyster Cult, and Cinderella. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering these genres, this podcast offers a fresh, knowledgeable, and engaging perspective on the music that shaped generations. Tune in for the interviews, stay for the camaraderie, and experience the depth that makes this program a standout listen for any music enthusiast.
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