Steelheart singer Miljenko Matijevic spoke of Eddie Van Halen's generosity during a recent interview, saying Eddie offered to give Matijevic his piano. Matijevic struck up a friendship with Edde through a mutual friend - photographer Neil Zlozower - sometime in the early 2000s, after Van Halen's tour with Sammy Hagar in 2004. At the time, Eddie and the band were still … [Read more...]
Pete Thorn Says Eddie Van Halen & Chris Cornell Were ‘Close To Collaboration’
We almost heard an Eddie Van Halen/Chris Cornell collaboration according to guitarist Pete Thorn. During his recent appearance on "The Mitch Lafon and Jeremy White Show", Thorn (Cornell, Don Henley, Melissa Etheridge) told White Eddie and Cornell became friends sometime in the late 90s, early 2000s. The two had often talked about working together as Eddie was a big fan of … [Read more...]
LISTEN: ‘Unchained: The Eddie Van Halen Story’ Author Paul Brannigan Exclusive Interview
The VHND's Eric Senich talked with author Paul Brannigan to talk about his book Unchained: The Eddie Van Halen Story! Here's a rundown of the topics covered in the interview: Eddie's guitar and recorder always by his sideThe influence parents Jan and Eugenia had on EddieForget the Fab Four, Eddie's fire was lit by The Dave Clark Five!Eric Clapton was the Cream of the … [Read more...]
LISTEN: ‘Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen’ Authors Exclusive Interview
The VHND's Eric Senich talked with Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill for an exclusive, in-depth discussion of Eddie Van Halen's legendary career! Throughout the interview Tolinski and Gill give their insight and opinions on a wide range of EVH topics including: Eddie's childhood days overcoming his shynessHis relationship … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview: ‘Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock’ Author Michael Christopher
The Van Halen News Desk's Eric Senich talked with music journalist Michael Christopher about his new book Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock! Below is the complete interview conducted by Senich for his podcast Booked On Rock. Christopher discusses a wide range of topics related to Van Halen including: The band's early days in Pasadena and original bassist Mark … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen On The Creation Of ‘Guitar Hero: Van Halen’ Video Game
Wolfgang Van Halen revealed details behind the making of 2009's Guitar Hero: Van Halen video game during a recent podcast appearance. While a guest on the video game podcast Good Game Nice Try, Wolfgang (an avid video gamer himself) along with the hosts Sonja Reid and Aaron Bleyaert were discussing some of their favorite games of the past. That's when Reid reminded Wolfgang … [Read more...]
Guitar.com Rembers Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Endless Pursuit Of Perfection’
Guitar.com has posted a tribute to Eddie Van Halen and his endless pursuit of guitar perfection. Writer Tony Bacon began by honoring Eddie's dedication to the instrument he loved. That dedication would go on to influence an entire generation of musicians, industry insiders and manufacturers: "Eddie Van Halen didn't just amaze his fellow guitarists with the remarkable … [Read more...]
Van Halen Producer John Shanks on Making ‘A Different Kind of Truth’
For the 5th anniversary of A Different Kind of Truth, we're featuring this new, EXCELLENT (and unexpected!) interview with Van Halen producer John Shanks. This is possibly our favorite interview conducted by the "Dave & Dave Unchained" Van Halen podcast. John Shanks rarely talks, and now sheds some light on the making of the record. This interview is precisely the kind of … [Read more...]
Tony Iommi and Eddie Van Halen Discuss Their Careers, Friendship
Tony and Eddie tour the world in Black Sabbath & Van Halen, 1978! Photo by Ross Halfin. Any short-list of the greatest riff-makers of all-time would be incomplete without Tony Iommi's name inscribed in bold letters. Beginning with Black Sabbath's 1970 debut album, Iommi ushered in a dark, sludgy sound that through the years has impacted bands as varied as Nirvana and … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Hangin’ at 5150
Eddie Van Halen having a good time at 5150 Studios with Riley Cote & Daniel Carcillo of the Philadelphia Flyers. All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every weekend for more! Dan Carcillo is a huge Van Halen fan and has auctioned … [Read more...]
Studio Encounter with Eddie Van Halen
Guitar legend Nuno Bettencourt was recently at Henson Studios to do some writing and mixing. Unbeknownst to him, his favorite rock band from his youth were secretly using the very same studios to record their upcoming album. Inspired by his chance encounter with Eddie Van Halen that day, Nuno wrote a story about it, which he contributed to the upcoming hardcover photo book, … [Read more...]
Smithsonian’s Q & A with Eddie Van Halen
From Smithsonian Magazine: Recently, guitarist Eddie Van Halen donated his guitar, the Frank 2, to the National Museum of American History. Smithsonian corresponded with him via email about his decision to give up his cherished guitar. “Eruption” is widely regarded as one of the greatest-if not the greatest-guitar solos ever. What’s the best guitar solo you ever heard … [Read more...]