Eddie Van Halen
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Alex Van Halen talks his and Ed's secret jams with Chris Cornell, the Ozzy-fronted Van Halen album and why the David Lee Roth EVH tribute shows fell apart
By Phil Weller published
The Van Halen drummer unveils fascinating details about three failed Van Halen projects

“He keeps texting me: ‘Come downstairs, I’m in the front.’ Nuno Bettencourt recalls Eddie Van Halen's surprise visit
By Phil Weller published
Extreme's tribute to EVH now includes a cover of Van Halen's "Mean Street"

New Eddie Van Halen-narrated documentary details how he got hooked on modding guitars – and subsequently created Frankenstein
By Phil Weller published
The free-to-watch mini-doc finds the guitarist talking about his earliest guitars, and his quest for his one true guitar love

Lester Flatt’s Martin D-18 – considered the first ever bluegrass guitar – set to headline massive auction of over 400 historic guitars
By Phil Weller published
A Roy Clark Gretsch prototype is also set to be sold at next month’s Heritage Auctions event

Alex Van Halen teases a snippet of Unfinished – the last song he worked on with his brother, Eddie
By Phil Weller published
The song is set to feature in the audiobook version of the drummer’s soon-to-be-released autobiography, Brothers, and finds Eddie in melodious form

John 5 shares the stories behind 10 of the most prized guitars in his collection
By Ken Sharp published
The virtuoso showcases his new Mötley Crüe axes, the gift he received from Eddie Van Halen, and the guitar he played so much it was bad for his health

Alex Van Halen’s upcoming audiobook memoir will feature the final song he wrote with Eddie
By Phil Weller published
The book, titled Brothers, reflects on the pair's relationship, from their childhood through to their world-conquering “bad boy behavior” in Van Halen

EVH breaks its colorway trend with Vintage Sunburst, Silver, and Blue finishes for the Frankenstein
By Phil Weller published
The limited edition finishes are ideal for those looking for a more subtle slice of the acrobatic guitar hero, with his choice specs remaining otherwise untouched

Dweezil Zappa on the time he taught Eddie Van Halen how to play one of his dad’s most difficult riffs
By Phil Weller published
Dweezil had looked up to Eddie all his life, but the apprentice became the master one night in 2010

Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist worked with 3rd Power chief designer Dylana Scott to capture his favorite Van Halen guitar tone, and it's quickly become his “favorite amp”
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