Van Halen - Unchained (Live at the Tokyo Dome 2013) [PROSHOT]

[@markjohnson1020]

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

[@bellagabbysophia5818]

Not even a joke. Feel the same way. Really, really miss EVH.

[@Marcus_C51]

I'm with you on that--really missing Eddie again...such a loss. EVH RIP

[@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.

[@w4tkn]

Thats the reason why I never saw them on that tour, now all these years later with no Eddie......I regret my decision. ​@@skinnyb8230

[@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.

[@lyftw666]

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.

[@m00nracer]

they must have had a good reason for doing it.

[@davidconti3255]

@@m00nracerNope. Typical Van Halen nonsense

[@jabold]

Michael Anthony made DLR sound better, covered for a lot of his mistakes. His vocals along with EVH's guitar gave them that Van Halen sound. DLR was just a shell of his old self in these later years.

[@brian_nirvana]

This content is culturally significant. Posting it on KZbin will ensure that future generations will have access to it and appreciate it. Thank you for sharing it.

[@metalllives]

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

[@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

[@jgboys1]

Yes! I’m glad I got to see them on that last world tour!

[@DekesDiveClub]

The one and only time I saw VH in concert. I'm glad they opened with Unchained, as Dave's chops couldn't handle more than a few tunes.

[@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!!!

[@bluestar953]

I was an 11 year old Van Halen fan back then but never saw them live. What a once in a lifetime memory you are lucky you saw them and appreciate them man!

[@michaelpalermo354]

@@Jeff-pj4edSo FUCKING jealous!!! I was only 7 in 1982. If I was old enough I would’ve pursued being a roadie for VH 78-84!

[@LeeZeidel-s1h]

EVH your sound and style will never be duplicated. You are truly missed 😢

[@Raldo5150]

This tune never gets old.

[@tommcdonough6086]

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

[@cherobinson6371]

Always Fun

[@SEKreiver]

I will NEVER forget the moment I first heard it. NOTHING like it had ever been recorded.

[@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

[@mineralt]

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

[@joshramsey6893]

Dude…totally.

[@lennymartelli5150]

It's actually not as high as you would think. He does rimshot and has diecast hoops to remove any ring

[@mineralt]

@@lennymartelli5150 interesting….he must own his own stick compnay 😂

[@RobBeatdownBrown]

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

[@DiamondTheifGaming]

I hear you, man! From that very first backbeat in Runnin With The Devil, Alex had that unique snare sound. Nobody sounded like him then and no one sounds like him now… truly in a class all his own. Thank you for pointing out the sound of that beautiful drum! 🥁

[@schlotdoglaser]

When someone asks me "What is the perfect song ever?"....I point them to this song (and album). Every group has a song that defines a band.....to me, this is Van Halen....start to finish!.

[@Seven_Hills753]

Awesome moment captured . VH was absolutely awesome !

[@jeffbauer3425]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Tee-19]

Came for Michael Anthony, left immediately

[@mattcharboneau7727]

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

[@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

[@オカモトシゲヒコ]

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

[@kaaaz_official]

このコンサートをアリーナ後方で観ていました！ 元気いっぱいに演奏するエディの姿に感動したものです。 あれから10年以上経つのですね。 時が経つのは早い。

[@neano62]

Evidently the opening song and a GOOD ONE!💪

[@rolfbernserke4735]

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

[@ModernVintageGamer]

that chug is godtier

[@Zogef1996]

It is !

[@donbailey6600]

Not quite....He doesn't hit the flange during the chugging like on the recording.

[@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.

[@EDDIEDEPARIS]

This version is just fantastic 🤘🤘🤘

[@Petequinn741]

King Edward you are missed

[@cherobinson6371]

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

[@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.

[@michaelpalermo354]

Yep saw them in 08’ at Madison Sqaure Garden. Dave sounded incredible, Eddie was fresh out of rehab and killed it. The next couple of tours Dave really fell off. Saw them again in Tampa in 2015. Thankfully Dave and the Boyz killed it again.

[@Scott-bf8km]

EVH, Long live the king!!!

[@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

[@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 🤘

[@axnyslie]

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

[@HarryPrins-ci7ip]

Een van werelds beste band , met top gitaar werk 🎸🎸🎸

[@n00bk1ng3r665]

Band is so tight. Perfection.

[@cherobinson6371]

Wow that Crowds Insanely Intense!!!

[@weshunter9927]

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

[@Mamo878]

That guitarist is pretty good.

[@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.

[@MGB18]

Oh STFU about Michael already! Wolf and Eddie sounded good together. Be that as it may, Eddie was the sound.

[@barryjames9404]

@@MGB18 Thank You!

[@MGB18]

@@barryjames9404: 👍

[@patrickdezenzio4988]

Not even 50% here. He definitely lost what voice he had, but both Eddie and Alex sound great as ever.

[@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".

[@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.

[@TamelaBeckman]

big regret in my life I never got to see Classic Van Halen in concert..LIVE...always working nights as a Top 40 DJ when they were in their prime!! LOVE THIS!! Never be another ED!! Dave still rocks my world at almost 70!!...Going to see the Van Halen Experience with Buddy Blanch & boys the end of Sept. in Jim Thorpe, PA.....they promised it will be the whole DLR vibe!! Can;t wait!!

[@Marco1973est]

One of my biggest misses too....

[@juanblondo4163]

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

[@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 ...

[@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 !!!

[@w4tkn]

Was that the infamous reunion with Sammy when Eddie was struggling?

[@MrReddog1970]

@@w4tknEddie NEVER MISS A BEAT !

[@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

[@guzziguy2011]

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

[@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

[@SinCityVillain]

This band blew my young teenage mind growing up. I can't think of a BETTER hard rock band in the late 70's.early 80's than VH. Not saying they're the best, but there's not any better. Alex was my fave drummer, Diamond Dave was all show, awesome vocals, the perfect frontman, Michael Anthony was the backbone with Bass and amazing vocals and so criminally underrated (although in a band with Eddie and Dave, it's easy to see why, sadly) and, of course, one of the best guitarists in history.. Eddie...Even now, 40+ years later i can hear a song and sing it word for word, no every drum beat, every guitar riff. Such a huge influence on my life growing up! Thank you all... Michael, Alex, Dave, Eddie and Sammy!

[@perrysar5954]

Listen to that EVH tone!!!!... Eddie we luv you buddy❤❤❤❤

[@glenbaucom3920]

Dave's feelin it. good stuff. r.i.p. EVH

[@thenoize173]

Holy fuck. The riff is eternal.

[@colinmasterson1604]

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

[@thomaskale8114]

God (needless to say) I miss Eddie!!

[@ugaais]

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

[@fabiencourtoistapping]

great eddie !!!

[@margaretspielman5347]

Fabulous job!!!!

[@kevinsandlin843]

Put this blue ray out. Full concert with extras!

[@r.llynch4124]

EVH the G.O.A.T!!

[@Penelopesyoutube]

Whoooooo🎉🎉🎉 He's an F ing rock star

[@011022033011022033]

Legends is not enough

[@TimothyRadtke-y5l]

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

[@PickettMusic]

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

[@stevepringle2295]

What a wonderful surprise on Sunday night in 2024!!! ❤❤❤

[@phil-spinelli]

Awesome Performance !!!

[@roadkillofficialaustralia]

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

[@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

[@patrickreeves4650]

from all the videos from this show...dave's subtle interactions with eddie almost show that they knew then that these would be the final years of shows and that it was all coming to an end.

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

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

[@mattstephenson8450]

Man those backup vocals are to good

[@damnyankeefl]

dave the master of ceremonies!

[@djpetenice]

Best guitar tone, ever

[@JudeHarvey1]

The tone is immaculate

[@Zero_thehero]

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

[@Black22Productions]

Long live Eddie! Nothing but respect for Dave, Al, Mike, Sam, Wolf and Gary! VH FOREVER!

[@christophwegener9939]

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

[@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.

[@danomano812]

@@earthsucks9555 He is always upset about something....

[@badger519]

Dave doing the ol' slippy shoe!! Lol

[@MDRBDM]

RIP EDDIE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN SIMPLY THE BEST

[@Bluezkat1]

Eddie is such a fuckin rocker! Unchained is one of the most aggressive intros, it’s unbelievable

[@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!

[@Tee-19]

I got fooled again. I thought this was a VH video, then I saw some kid on bass and knew it wasn’t VH

[@TommieDuggant51500]

ha, Sammy watching this & foaming in the mouth 😮😅🎉

Love watching Sir Edward jam. We miss you man.

[@spicoli3206]

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

[@ricky4001cs]

Miss that man so much :( Miss his music, miss his smile.

[@elizabethduchesne7319]

Eddie, Wolfie and Valerie!

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Not Van Halen without Michael Anthony.

[@tonydejesus2134]

Apparently, Wolf was trying to reunite the original members at the time of Eddie’s death.

[@michaelanthony9068]

Thank you

[@carlosdanger6129]

Not Van Halen without Eddie Van Halen

[@darrell6800]

Van Halen never killed it like this

[@RicahardFanelli]

Gets my blood pumping everytime😊

[@robertgoodwinr6523]

Man is this hard to watch knowing Ed is not with us anymore. Great performance. RIP Maestro.

[@cemetarygates2800]

Say what you'd like bout DLR. The mf'er's a showman!

[@danielavaca4414]

The tone ❤, yeah

[@jameslloyd3861]

Nice having a real singer up on Stage.

[@jgc3233]

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

[@macleadg]

RIP, Eddie.😢

[@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

[@jeremiasnovaisteodoro9809]

Perfect show

[@CallMeCygnus]

Lovin' Alex's pocket.

[@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.

[@rattroll4803]

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

[@Ooops-e2n]

I saw this tour. Kool and the Gang opened up for them.

[@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"!!