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...]
Eddie Van Halen stops by Pearl rehearsals
From Scott Ian's Twitter account: From: @Scott_Ian Sent: 11 Ago, 2010 16:51 "Guess who stopped in to rehearsal yesterday! Perfect way to start a tour. Eddie Van Halen just gave Pearl his blessing to go out and kick some fucking ass. And he signed my 5150III." Scott Ian of the band Anthrax is also in Pearl, a band with his wife, Pearl Aday, daughter of famed singer … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen to appear on Dweezil Zappa CD
Eddie Van Halen recorded a solo for "What The Hell Was I Thinking?", the long-awaited new project from guitarist Dweezil Zappa. From The Huffington Post: Mike Ragogna: You had another great project that you've been working on, and forgive me if I don't know anymore about it than this, but it's your "What The Hell Was I Thinking?" project, right? Dweezil Zappa: Yeah, … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen at NAMM; New EVH products coming in 2010
Eddie at NAMM, Jan. 14th 2010, with Scott Ian from Anthrax: From PremierGuitar.com: EVH Now Offering Wolfgang Pickups & Low-Friction Pots, Plus New Finishes Anaheim, CA (January 14, 2010) -- EVH is proud to introduce a pair of new products for 2010 and new finish options for the Wolfgang guitar model. New this year are EVH Wolfgang pickups, which capitalize on … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen, Tony Iommi Interviewed For Guitar World’s 30th-Anniversary Issue
Eddie Van Halen appears with Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell) on the cover of Guitar World's 30th-anniversary issue, available at newsstands November 17. Van Halen & Iommi get together for a Guitar World exclusive to talk about the last 30 years of music and guitar innovations. Catch up with two of rock's living legends and most admired musical pioneers … [Read more...]
Guitar Hero: Van Halen Video Sample and Review
Here's a sample video of someone playing "Unchained": Here's a review from Blast Magazine: By Stephen Greenwell Guitar Hero: Van Halen Review 8.7 out of 10 - Superb Hey, don’t walk, “jump” and buy Guitar Hero: Van Halen! Ha ha ha! Man, I’m so witty – Around the Blast offices, if we had such a thing that I hung around, they would say I’m the funniest guy in there. … [Read more...]
Guitar Hero: Van Halen Review
From GameDaily.com: By: Robert Workman Although the soundtrack will make you "Jump" for joy, Guitar Hero Van Halen doesn't have enough extra features. There's no shortage of quality music games from Activision this holiday season. The wonderful Guitar Hero 5 is currently on store shelves, and in early November, you can snag Band Hero, complete with several … [Read more...]
Van Halen Song on Family Guy (Video)
The Season Premier of "Family Guy" aired last night and featured Van Halen's "Drop Dead Legs" in the sort scene above. … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie Van Halen on Charlie Sheen’s ‘Two and a Half Men’
On this day in 2009, Edward Van Halen guest starred on Charlie Sheen's show, 'Two and a Half Men'. It aired Sept 21st, 2009 on CBS. This is where Eddie's "Two Burritos and a Root Beer Float" saying came from. Watch the appearance above and you'll hear some cool EVH riffage! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rehearses Some Fan Favorite Deep Tracks!
Eddie Van Halen just tweeted. (For EVH's Twitter page, click here.) "Wolfie, Alex and I rehearsed today and had a blast! We played a bunch of songs that we didn't play on the last tour like "Drop Dead Legs", "Girl Gone Bad" and "Outta Love Again"! And just jammed a bit. Haven't played these songs for a long time but they sound f'ing amazing!" … [Read more...]
Video: Wolfgang at the Oakwood School 2009 Arts Fair
Here's some unexpected footage of Wolfie Van Halen rockin out with some friends at the Oakwood School 2009 Arts Fair. Cover of Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle," Performed by (left to right) Ethan Young, Sam Kauffman, Wolfie Van Halen, Newman Wolf. Wolfie sings and plays guitar: Cover of "Last Resort" by Papa Roach. Wolfie on guitar: … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, John 5, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, Mourn Les Paul
From Bravewords.com: Further to our initial report on the passing of LES PAUL, who at the age of 94 died due to complications from pneumonia, the following acclamied guitarists have issued the following statements: Eddie Van Halen (VAN HALEN): "Les Paul was a pioneer, an innovator and a dear friend. I am deeply saddened at the news of his passing. It was truly an honour … [Read more...]