Van Halen - Unchained (Live at the Tokyo Dome) [PROSHOT]

[@paulmatthews2816]

Last Van Halen tour, and Ed was sober and totally energized playing with Wolf. He had lost nothing. What an amazing coda on his career!

[@oldudejones4367]

This was the first of the “final” tours. They toured several years after this.

[@Bls-of1ld]

@@oldudejones4367 this was a different kind of truth tour...they then toured in 2015 to support this love album and that was it

[@Bls-of1ld]

Not true ..they had another tour a few years after this

[@lukecho9225]

Eddie’s tone is awesome. He’s the master

[@cherobinson6371]

The GOAT.

[@kerryhoward804]

I’m confused Eddie died 4 years ago. When was this? Nevermind now I see it was 2013. I was like WTF!!!

[@stratrat57]

His tone in 1979 was BETTER! Peavey are CRAP.

[@Bls-of1ld]

​@@stratrat57Hes not using peavey

[@ronc4762]

Best guitar player ever! IMO

[@CapAnson12345]

David surrounded by Van Halens.

[@eddieprice6098]

Dave is the Larry fine of rock lol

[@Highways6]

😂

[@jeffreyrussell3012]

yea He is in Good Company...but the Diamond did Shine on that song!

[@mancatravel220]

Unchained

[@user-pm3fd9fs1f]

なんでデイブが戻ったんだろね。ろくに唄えないのに。バックは相変わらずパワフルなのに。全部ぶち壊しだよ

[@Raldo5150]

This tune never gets old.

[@tommcdonough6086]

And never will. R.i.P. EDDIE THE MOST EXPLOSIVE GUITARIST IN HISTORY...............

[@cherobinson6371]

Always Fun

[@gwhiz3708]

Came for Ed, stayed for Ed!

[@michaelhowardrosskrh74]

ABSOFKNLUTELY!!!

[@ricardovluera1574]

Dave didn't sing good at all but the music was so fn awesome..but Dave did sing awesome on his solo tour

[@ivoted7199]

Oh that early stuff was THE BEST!

[@tommcdonough6086]

Van Halen 78/84 PURE GOLD.

[@markjohnson1020]

Dear God. Literally getting f’ing emotional on that opening riff. The world will never see another like Eddie.

[@metalllives]

Ed is such a legend! His tone and technique is so top tier!!!

[@chloenkitty]

They did Michael Anthony dirty. Could’ve put Wolfie on rhythm guitar or something else. Michael Anthony was the backbone of this band and the best damn back up singer of any band ever.

[@charleslee6702]

Agreed !!!

[@thelastperfectman4139]

True, and it would have actually been really cool to have seen Wolf and Eddie trade licks on guitar. But I do think Wolf did great with VH, and obviously was just too much bad blood between Eddie and Michael.

[@ModernVintageGamer]

that chug is godtier

[@Joz1996]

It is !

[@n00bk1ng3r665]

Band is so tight. Perfection.

[@mineralt]

Alex always reminds me I don’t tune my snare high enough ❤

[@Petequinn741]

King Edward you are missed

[@cherobinson6371]

He’s Jamming everyday with The second best guitarist of all Time Prince. King and Prince!

[@alastairwinner]

Saw them on the same tour when they were in The Woodlands, TX. Dave had completely lost his voice, but it was the most joyous experience and one I will never forget. I got to see Wolf play with his band last week supporting Slash (he is playing bass in this video). That guy has the chops just like his Dad. RIP EVH

[@RyanConnell5150]

Saw em in Tacoma in May 2012. Dave was awful. I had never seen them before, only watched old clips, nothing from that tour, so him being so awful was a shock.

[@svartmetall]

"Dave had completely lost his voice" ...how would you tell?

[@alastairwinner]

@@svartmetallhe was totally out of tune and in the end gave up so the crowd sang the songs with him acting like a clown conductor.

[@skinnyb8230]

Every van Halen show I went to on these tours was to see and hear Ed play. Dave sounded like shit and was muttering lyrics.

[@Seven_Hills753]

Awesome moment captured . VH was absolutely awesome !

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

That freakin snare drum, man!! 🤩 Wolfie sounds great! RIP King Edward Van Halen 🕊️ I need to see this whole show!

[@gateslattes4686]

David had it going on the 1st reunion tour. Voice was amazing. Here, like he’s trying to scream over band.

[@flamecolumn]

Spot on. Dave’s voice on the first tour after the reunion was probably the best I’ve heard. He sang very well and was taking his vocals seriously. Last tour, he sounded like an alley cat whose paw was trapped in a toaster. No mid range. Either a weird choked scream/shriek or his gravelly low sing-talk thing. He didn’t bother singing like half the lyrics. A huge middle finger to the audience.

[@PickettMusic]

Biggest, baddest VH riff to ever come down the line....IMO.

[@Scott-bf8km]

EVH, Long live the king!!!

[@mattcharboneau7727]

Incredible opening riff...gives me chills!! VH at their best!!

[@jeffbauer3425]

Eddie , great as always here. But overall, I'd rather just keep my memories of VH in their prime years .

[@madmagyver9981]

Can't play without Michael, his vocals are the sound. Dave wasn't always at 100% But Michael was

[@sameold5050]

DLR, great stage presence....vocals are junk.

[@jameslloyd3861]

Nice having a real singer up on Stage.

[@Mamo878]

That guitarist is pretty good.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

While Wolf is good.. He's no Michael Anthony.

[@vonholland64]

I like wolf with band too , but yeah Mikey brought some stage show intensity and his backups are just a level up . Although wolf does really good as well

[@JohnnyPerth]

Michael helped Dave so much with vocals

[@TomGrubbe]

Agree, the difference is painfully clear in the bass playing.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

@@JEm-zc7xp I can't have an opinion .?

[@spuds6423]

Mikey was the Classic cog to the VH "sound"!!

[@pageluvva]

Wolfie killing it on bass and vocals. Damn! Bass high in the mix.

[@mindofmatter071]

He is a master of all trades!!! Wolfman!!!

[@spuds6423]

As much as I think Wolfie is awesome, nobody can beat Michael Anthony Sobolewski with his vocals which made Van Halen unmistakenly "Van Halen".

[@davehenry7262]

My first concert was Van Halen on their Diver Down tour in the summer of 1982. I remember the moment they launched into Unchained like it was 5 minutes ago. Thank you so much for posting.

[@davidwilliamson8459]

Also the first time I saw them. Opening with 'Romeo Delight' then 'Unchained'. We miss you Eddie!

[@johnlopez4089]

Me to. My brother took me👍👍🔥🔥🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@Jeff-pj4ed]

Same for me, saw them for the 1st time on Diver Down in KCMO in Aug.82 & it was a great show! Back when rock ruled the planet, the good ol'days!!!

[@neano62]

Evidently the opening song and a GOOD ONE!💪

[@WAYUPDUDE1382]

EDDIE VAN HALEN RULES PERIOD! 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@cherobinson6371]

GOAT. Prince is#2.

[@WAYUPDUDE1382]

@@cherobinson6371 100% agree!

[@YukaHotta0529]

🤍🤍🤍🤍　Eddie's super cool, playing these riffs. Sound almost addictive. I miss him.

[@cherobinson6371]

The GOAT.

[@YukaHotta0529]

🩵Absolutely!

[@DADSGETNDOWN]

Which is every year. Unless, MAYBE you toss out VH3.

[@YukaHotta0529]

I kind of understand what you want to say. Especially about Van Halen Ⅲ, tastes differ, I guess. Personally I feel it's quite experimental and sounds different from the other albums. But as for "A Different Kind Of Truth", I think almost all the fans like it without question. Yeah, you're right. They've been always progressing forward.

[@MrReddog1970]

I’m Blessed I got to see them in 2004 Dallas Texas American Airlines Arena Eddie We Sure Miss You R.I.P. HERO !!!

[@hinney827]

Such a banger to start a show. It's not really one of their biggest mainstream hits, but it's such a ripping tune to people who like Van Halen and listen to them regularly. Absolute banger. Get the show started off right. Real loud, and real in your face.

[@r.llynch4124]

EVH the G.O.A.T!!

[@axnyslie]

RIP you forever legend! You've inspired me on the guitar for decades and still do!

[@cherobinson6371]

Wow that Crowds Insanely Intense!!!

[@ugaais]

We all age DLR defined an era 78-84…untouchable

[@guzziguy2011]

Diamond Dave groovin and movin!!! Hahahaha yeah!!!!!! Fabulous show and performance!! GOATS

[@juanblondo4163]

The thing about Ed is, he never let grass grow under his feet. Always evolving, surprising you

[@thomaskale8114]

God (needless to say) I miss Eddie!!

[@imikewillrockyou]

The Van Halen brothers and son are just a wall of sound, then throw the flamboyant David Lee on top of all that . . . AMAZING

[@vc7393]

People went to see Eddie and the band, you can hear why from Dave's attempt to sing, sad, but Dave did always talk through songs live.

[@skinnyb8230]

Yeah he would forget the lyrics or mutter them. Seemed more concerned about dancing around than singing the songs. During one song when I saw them in Chicago he actually said "I forgot the fucking lyrics." I was there to see and hear Eddie and the rest of the band play.

[@vc7393]

@@skinnyb8230 Very Cool

[@robertshabarekh610]

Dave said that at every shoe

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

The older Dave is a cross between himself and Captain Kirk.

[@arnaldokleim5246]

😂

[@matthewpeterson]

@@arnaldokleim5246 And Steve Martin as a "Wild and Crazy Guy"

[@swind2492]

and with his vocal performance, HE should be wearing the Red shirt...hahaha

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

And a game show host

[@wrwicky]

Always was

[@roadkillofficialaustralia]

LOVE It... part of history R.I.P. EVH! \m/

[@mr.c8033]

Yep...The band is fire. But, what about the audio production and the freaking cameras? Big, big props to them and the director / sound mix / editor.

[@robhasenwinkle]

Honestly during the ending and guitar leads, I began watching Wolfie playing bass and was like " holy shit " that's 3 peoples talent for a guy that age

[@rolfbernserke4735]

Sad I’ll never get to see them again Nine times wasn’t enough

[@TimothyRadtke-y5l]

.... was there in Tokyo that night! Diamond Dave's comment, "Lights, Asshole!" is forever on the LIVE Album

[@MDRBDM]

RIP EDDIE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN SIMPLY THE BEST

[@jamesrandall3192]

Too bad they never released a full length video of this show. Would be great to have a professional copy on Blu-Ray.

[@andreavelinodacosta1418]

I think they did ... There is an official version of it ...

[@lanatrzczka]

Well now. Edward was certainly at the top of his game here.

[@Zero_thehero]

Those spins are tight enough the earth rotational spin is actually effected ❤❤❤

[@macleadg]

RIP, Eddie.😢

[@joegodby3750]

Why does someone always have to say "it isn't X without Y" about bands? I mean Roth isn't jumping around on fire like its 1980, but the shit still sounds good. I get that Eddie probabaly handled it wrong with Michael Anthony, that i will conceed, but who wouldn't want to have their kid on stage with them, especially after you find out your kid has your same talent gene ... love the way Wolfie put all the haters in their place at the Tribute to Taylor on Hot for Teacher

[@Penelopesyoutube]

Whoooooo🎉🎉🎉 He's an F ing rock star

[@garylagstrom3864]

Dave on record…incredible! Dave on Van Halen tour…sucks with a capital S. Dave solo tour back in the 80’s…Killer! What’s the difference? In my opinion it was his way of sticking it to the Van Halen brothers because they stole his thunder and he wasn’t having it!

[@ozzy2991]

Though it wont happen, a tour with Wolfgang on Guitar, Alex on Drums, Michael on Bass and Sammy singing would be amazing. Do it as a charity gig and let the world enjoy

[@earthsucks9555]

Mr Roth would be rather upset.

[@jgc3233]

Whew - 😅 Eddie was fire when I saw them in 1984 and was until he left us. RIP 🤘🏻

[@elizabethduchesne7319]

Eddie, Wolfie and Valerie!

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

ExcellentI miss Eddie Van Halen😞May he R.I.P.🙏🏻🎸ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻

[@Montyhugo]

Snuck down too the floor and walked up to the barrier at the Tacoma Dome and no said a thing! I was the only one standing in front of the stage🤗2012🤘

[@kirkbolas4985]

I believe this was the part of the tour when Ed suffered an acute episode of diverticulitis and required hospitalization…the remainder of the tour was canceled. He was in a fair amount of pain, yet you’d never know to look at him.

[@TimothyRadtke-y5l]

his episode was approximately six months earlier as the original date in Tokyo was rescheduled for a later date. My wife and i had tickets and plans for the original date from Shanghai to Tokyo; POSTPONED until the rescheduled date was announced. The Tokyo show basically became a "one-off" show that unbeknownst to the 60+ thousand fans was being taped. I will NEVER forget DLR screaming "lights, ASSHOLE" at a lightning Tech during one of EVH's solo... You can hear him on the Tokyo Dome Album

[@weshunter9927]

Went to see this tour with my son to see EVH…..did not disappoint

[@user-qc2bq3pf8m]

Gets my blood pumping everytime😊

[@margaretspielman5347]

Fabulous job!!!!

[@danielavaca4414]

The tone ❤, yeah

[@rattroll4803]

RIP my brother...luved you dearly...RATT

[@kevinsandlin843]

Put this blue ray out. Full concert with extras!

[@stevenbacakos]

Ed played with a insane amount of gain in his later days

[@SeaOfMadness]

Watching this it's easy to forget he's gone.

[@writethisthat3613]

love this!

[@DanIAmIBe]

If only that was Michael Anthony out there…

[@colinmasterson1604]

Awesome BVs! Totally the special sauce with some VH songs!

[@user-qe1qt7pk8m]

Dave doing the ol' slippy shoe!! Lol

[@jhaeck1]

this is sweet

[@fabiencourtoistapping]

great eddie !!!

[@spicoli3206]

This sounded fucking great! DLR still had it , for a minute

[@alexvmedia7120]

Eddie always had an amazing tone

[@cpf383]

The bass drums….thunder.

[@kraigstenberg9094]

Come to the party or stay home and listen to the album....for crying out loud!! (Volume and fun factor set at 11)

[@gabor_170_noob]

Forever top

[@christophwegener9939]

Why no visual Content of this Show. DVD and or Bluray. It is the 2015 Official live Album🤷

[@manhalen7046]

All Hail...................the King.

[@lonewolf1053]

Man we got some killer stuff from all the eras of EVH all the way to being with his kid onstage holding the bottom down....

[@jaywagner7894]

DLR greatest frontman there will ever be

[@spicoli3206]

Get it Eddie!! Bad Ass!! 🎸💪❤️‍🩹🎤🙏🇺🇸🍻🍻

[@wow2584]

Meus guitarristas preferidos: Eddie e Gilmour

[@JohnAlbertRigali]

Can’t you audience members just appreciate this performance without picking on _ (fill in the blank)? This is a solid stand-up performance regardless of who you miss or who you think is washed up. Sheesh!

[@user-qc2bq3pf8m]

Raw Van halen love it😊

[@BasilHayden]

Roth shining Eddie's guitar 😁

[@user-wh2wg3fj6x]

The Van Halen family🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@spuds6423]

I definitely like the colors and texture regarding VH calling card striping on Wolfie's Bass. I am looking to redo a bath vanity with epoxy and try to use that as "inspiration"!!

[@PIlotrcm]

Ed’s tone sounds like a wah pedal is opened and left like just above midway

[@miketheswan]

Mikey as some insane back vocals , but wolfie is killing it on the bass

[@georgefreeman123]

These guys are gods everyone of. them. Mike is gone but he is too. Watching Dave is way more interesting then watching Sammy

[@fancykarlmarx]

Wow I didn’t think they’d keep playing. That guy looks so much like him too.

[@raywalsh9152]

"... nothing stays the same ..." most unfortunately. At their peak, the greatest four man band that ever lived. That's a hill I will die on.

[@elizabethduchesne7319]

Eddie was great!!!!

[@paulkcormier]

we miss you eddie !!!!

[@DrTomoculus]

I'm listening to Roth's performance, and I'm not sure why people were ragging on it. Because for one, he's actually singing the words to the song, and not drifting off, going elsewhere, wandering away, doing all the stuff he used to do. He's actually delivering the song as it is, with very little chatter. He's saving it for specific moments. His vibe is different than what it was 40 years ago. Which is absolutely the correct thing to do. To watch a 60+ year old man writhe around shirtless and acting like he's young would be embarrassing, and he knows that. So he calms all that down too. Yeah, the energy kind of suffers without these antics, but he's a respectable adult now. He has his moments, but they're all restrained. He's playing it smart. He's just delivering the song, and what the people want to hear. His upper range has actually improved. He's expanded it. Right at the top of his range he had power behind those notes, and I really have not heard him sing that high in his natural voice on stage or recordings. So I do believe he had done some preparation for the tour. He's not Sammy Hagar, we all know this technically. But what David has is swing, and rhythm & blues, and Duke Ellington. He's got his own unique delivery. You have no doubt who it is when he's singing. And I don't know, it's just an opinion, but I was kind of impressed by what I heard here.

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

DLR was always one of the best frontmen and he shows it here, Eddie was also on top of his game here.

[@DrTomoculus]

@@pennsyltuckyden9823 What I'm also noticing is the complete absence of his overtone singing in this performance. I'll have to check the rest of the gig to see if he can still do with his voice what Tibetan Monks can do.

[@DrTomoculus]

@@Patricia-pq4jq Checking out some of the rest of the gig, I can't wholeheartedly disagree. There were some moments I heard not so good.

[@chriswick7987]

Dave Forever 🤘

[@mysteriowc]

I love how there was an interview from Eddie saying he didn't use pedals.. yet in front of him there are like 20. Great tune. Magical.