Exclusively Van Halen: US Festival 1983! Heavy Metal Day Setlist, Trivia & Rock History 5/29/25

In this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we take a trip back in time to May 29, 1983, the day Van Halen headlined Heavy Metal Day at the iconic US Festival in San Bernardino, California. This legendary performance drew over 300,000 fans and solidified Van Halen's status as a dominant force in rock history. 🔥 Setlist Highlights: Get the full rundown of Van Halen's electrifying set, including classics like: Romeo Delight Unchained Runnin' with the Devil Dance the Night Away Somebody Get Me a Doctor Pretty Woman Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love You Really Got Me And many more! 💥 Trivia & Behind-the-Scenes: Van Halen was reportedly paid $1.5 million, the highest single-show payout at the time. David Lee Roth delivered a memorable and wild performance full of energy, attitude, and his signature banter. The band took the stage just after sundown, delivering a powerful set with pyrotechnics and explosive guitar solos. Other Heavy Metal Day acts included Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, and Scorpions. Whether you were there or just wish you had been, this episode dives into one of the most iconic live shows in Van Halen history. Don’t miss this blast from the past! 🔊🎶 👉 Subscribe for more deep dives into the legacy of Van Halen and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Exclusively Van Halen! 📲 Follow Johnny Beane: 🌐 Website: www.johnnybeane.com 📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/johnnybeane 📸 Instagram: @johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: @johnnybeane 🎵 TikTok: @johnnybeanetv 🎛️ Want the EVH tone? Check these out: MXR EVH117 Eddie Van Halen Flanger Pedal - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/Wq5q1J MXR EVH Phase 90 Eddie Van Halen Phase Pedal - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/oqJ1Je EVH Chorus - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/g1ae40 EVH 5150 Blue Channel OD Pedal http://sweetwater.sjv.io/R52N9a Striped Frankenstein Relic, RBW Guitar - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKk5jZ EVH Frankenstein Series Relic Electric Guitar - Red Frankie Relic Red - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/VmdE0J The above are affiliate links and help support this channel and these shows. 🎸 Join One of the Biggest Van Halen Groups on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EVHFANPAGE #VanHalen #USFestival1983 #HeavyMetalDay #DavidLeeRoth #EddieVanHalen #RockHistory #ExclusivelyVanHalen #johnnybeaneTV Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536