As previously reported, Van Halen’s Eddie Van Halen has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. A number of rock/metal musicians have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary guitarist and some of the various posts can be found below:
David Lee Roth (Van Halen):
Michael Anthony (ex-Van Halen, etc.):
Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen, etc.):
Metallica:
AC/DC:
— AC/DC (@acdc) October 7, 2020
Gene Simmons (KISS):
My heart is broken. Eddie was not only a Guitar God, but a genuinely beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Eddie! …Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 from Cancer https://t.co/gITtcndQVv
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) October 6, 2020
🤟😞… pic.twitter.com/m9wRNfRQSr
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) October 6, 2020
Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler:
. @EddieVanHalen was one of the nicest guys I ever worked with and we shared so many laughs together. His influence on music and especially the guitar has been immeasurable. He was an absolute legend. Eddie, I’ll see you on the other side, my friend. Love, Ozzy.
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) October 6, 2020
I’m just devastated to hear the news of the passing of my dear friend Eddie Van Halen. He fought a long and hard battle with his cancer right to the very end. Eddie was one of a very special kind of person, a really great friend. Rest In Peace my dear friend till we meet again. pic.twitter.com/Qs8tsLPANJ
— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) October 6, 2020
Just when I thought 2020 couldn't get any worse, I hear Eddie Van Halen has passed. So shocking- One of the nicest, down to Earth men I have ever met and toured with. A true gent and true genius. RIP. So sad.Thoughts go out to his brother Alex, and his family. pic.twitter.com/fwIw040YMX
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) October 6, 2020
Pantera:
RIP Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen were a tremendous influence on both Vinnie & Dime & Pantera. Hopefully they are all rocking out together now! pic.twitter.com/XtnL33aGsd
— Pantera (@Pantera) October 6, 2020
Mark Morton (Lamb Of God):
Edward Van Halen was the single reason I ever wanted to play guitar to begin with. He’s the worlds greatest guitar hero, inspiring generations of players to pick up the instrument we love so dearly.
Thank you so much for the music and inspiration.
We love you forever Eddie. pic.twitter.com/6KzzEpBLBW— Mark Morton 🇺🇸 (@MarkDuaneMorton) October 6, 2020
Slash (Guns N’ Roses):
Brian May (Queen):
Scott Ian (Anthrax):
John 5 (Rob Zombie, etc.):
Zach Myers (Shinedown):
… how many? pic.twitter.com/pf4OzCIm5j
— Zach Myers (@ZMyersOfficial) October 6, 2020
Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper, etc.):
The word “innovator” gets thrown around a lot in this industry.
In my humble opinion, there is no one it applies to more than the great @eddievanhalen.
Thank you for being THE innovator of these six strings and blazing a trail for so many of us to attempt to follow. 💔 RIP pic.twitter.com/5xG2Ywimk6— Nita Strauss (@hurricanenita) October 6, 2020
Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, etc.):
Rest In Peace, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen . Icon, innovator, virtuoso. There will never be another like you. pic.twitter.com/83jFN3AvUc
— Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) October 6, 2020
Nickelback:
The world lost an icon, innovator, showman, virtuoso, master songwriter and perhaps one of the biggest inspirations ever to learn how to play guitar. Heartbroken to hear of Eddie Van Halen’s passing. Our love, condolences and best wishes to his his family, friends and fans. #RIP pic.twitter.com/pGhPUXRzyb
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) October 6, 2020
Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater, etc.):
I am in complete and utter shock over the news of Edward Van Halen’s passing…Very few musicians ever come along that change the entire landscape of their instrument and King Edward was one of those few. One of the G.O.A.T! #RIPEVH #RIPEdwardVanHalen 😢😢😢 pic.twitter.com/1uuMLt1cvv
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) October 6, 2020
Vernon Reid (Living Colour):
No Words.
Edward Van Halen
Rest In Power & Peace
🎸 🖤 🌹— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) October 6, 2020
One of the undisputed GOATS
Completely altered the direction of the Complete Culture of Guitar As We Know It
A True Hero
💔— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) October 6, 2020
My Daughter gave me a hug just from the look on my face when the EVH news came down. Condolences to Eddie’s family & the rest of the band.
🌹— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) October 6, 2020
So you think the death of EVH is hitting you now. It’s not. Grief doesn’t work that way. Tomorrow is going to be worse than today. His passing is enormous. Exploitation will follow, like t shirts for Kobe. Don’t be too proud to cry. This is a sad time. Tears are appropriate.
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) October 7, 2020
Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed):
Welp guess the rest of the day will be spent crying & listening to Van Halen. #RipEVH
— Jamey Jasta (@simswapperamij) October 6, 2020
Mötley Crüe’s Mick Mars, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, and Tommy Lee:
R.I.P. Edward Van Halen. 10-6-20
— Mick Mars (@mrmickmars) October 6, 2020
I just found out that my guitar hero Eddie had passed away. I have fond memories of the tours we did together! He’s up there shredding!!!! RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/CCLZf1IVsw
— Vince Neil (@thevinceneil) October 6, 2020
Alex Skolnick (Testament):
Gary Holt (Exodus, etc.):
Robb Flynn (Machine Head):
Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head, etc.):
Bret Michaels (Poison):
Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers):
Metal Anarchy 