Music journalists Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill will be releasing a new book, titled “Eruption: Conversations With Eddie Van Halen,” on October 5 via Hachette Books. The effort will tell the legendary guitarist’s story in his own words. Pre-orders can be found HERE. Here’s a description of the book: “Get a completely new look at…
Ex-Van Halen members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have launched official Van Hagar accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The pages, which are called “Van Hagar / Other Half,” were created to celebrate the Hagar-era of the band. Hagar commented: “Hey everybody, I’ve got some fresh news for you. Mikey and I have been checking out…
During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk,” Wolfgang Van Halen was asked about the possibility of a tribute show for his late father Eddie Van Halen. He responded with the following: “I definitely think that would be a great thing to do. It’s not in the immediate plans, ’cause that’s a…
David Lee Roth (Van Halen) has released a new song titled “Giddy-Up!.” You can check that out below. The track was previously featured in Roth’s online comic “The Roth Project.” That 17-chapter comic is narrated by the frontman himself and it includes music from John 5 (Rob Zombie, etc.), Greg Bissonette, Brett Tuggle, and Luis…
A Charvel EVH Art Series electric guitar which was played onstage and signed by the late great Eddie Van Halen is currently up for auction. You can bid on that via Iconic Auctions until May 15. The following was said about the item: “Presented here is an item that should capture your attention for good…
Eddie Van Halen’s son Wolfgang Van Halen has commented on the lackluster tribute that was put together for the legendary guitarist during this year’s Grammy Awards. Notably, Wolfgang also revealed that he was offered a chance to perform “Eruption” at the event, but he declined. Wolfgang said the following: “The Grammys asked me to play…
Steel Panther have shared some covers of Van Halen‘s “Beautiful Girls” and “D.O.A.” You can check those out below: The band commented: “When we were playing weekly shows on the Sunset Strip, Van Halen music was essential to our set lists to keep the place rocking. The music of that band is what helped shape…
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Tom Weber, the longtime guitar tech of the late Eddie Van Halen. Weber is in need of money to help save his home. The following was said on GoFundMe: “Though in demand in normal times, the last few years have been especially trying for Tom, not just with…
During a recent interview with Matt Pinfield on the KLOS series “New & Approved,” former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony was asked about the possibility of a tribute show for the band’s late guitarist Eddie Van Halen. He responded with the following: “There has to be one. Obviously, we all loved Eddie, and the music…
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