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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Singularly Created The Idea Of A Guitar Hero'

In a recent interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, BLACK VEIL BRIDES singer Andy Biersack was asked for his thoughts on the passing of Eddie Van Halen. He responded (hear audio below): "You know, it's one of those things where it's actually kind of funny — I wasn't a VAN HALEN fan as a ki...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER On EDDIE VAN HALEN's Guitar Playing: 'I Was Blown Away By What He Did'

In a brand new interview with The Metal Voice, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker discussed the legacy of VAN HALEN icon Eddie Van Halen, who died in October at the age of 65. "The weirdest thing is actually VAN HALEN was supporting UFO at the Starwood [club in Los Angeles]," Michael said (see vid...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Ex-Wife VALERIE BERTINELLI: 'It's Been Rough' Dealing With His Death

Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli says that "it's been rough" dealing with his death. The iconic guitarist passed away in October at the age of 65. His death was announced by Eddie and Valerie's son, VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. Valerie discussed her ex-husband during an appearan...

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Former CHILDREN OF BODOM Guitarist/Vocalist ALEXI LAIHO Dead At 41

Former CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho has passed away. The Finnish guitarist/vocalist died in his home in Helsinki last week. The 41-year-old had suffered from long-term health issues in the years leading up to his death. Laiho and drummer Jaska Raatikainen founded CHILDREN OF BODOM in 1993,...

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PAUL STANLEY Reacts To Recently Released EDDIE VAN HALEN-JASON BECKER Video: We Lost A 'Real Hero'

Paul Stanley has praised Eddie Van Halen as a "real hero." The KISS frontman spoke out about the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist after viewing a recently released video of a 1996 meeting between Eddie and Jason Becker, former axeman in David Lee Roth's band. At the time, Jason had been diagnosed with...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: Why MEGADETH Opens Its Live Shows With 'Hangar 18'

During a December 5-6 Headbangers Con live virtual panel, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson explained why he and his bandmates have been opening all of their live performances in recent years with "Hangar 18", a classic track from MEGADETH's 1990 album "Rust In Peace". He said (see video below): "For...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Says EDDIE VAN HALEN's Rhythm Playing Was Almost As Influential As His Solo Playing

In a brand new interview with "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt discussed the legacy of his longtime friend, VAN HALEN icon Eddie Van Halen, who died in October at the age of 65. "Who is the guy that influenced my style, sound, DNA out of everybody? It would be Edward...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'You Couldn't Go And See VAN HALEN And Not Like Them'

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has commented on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying that "you couldn't go and see VAN HALEN and not like them." Byford discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician in a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice. Speaking about Eddie's death, Biff said:...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Honored With 'Lifetime Achievement Award' By 'The National Guitar Museum'

Every year for more than a decade, The National Guitar Museum has given its "Lifetime Achievement Award" to a living guitarist who has contributed to the legacy of the guitar. The guidelines are straightforward: the person must have been a performing or recording artist whose talents had an effect o...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Mourned EDDIE VAN HALEN's Loss For A Week

GRETA VAN FLEET drummer Danny Wagner and guitarist Jake Kiszka spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about the recent passing of iconic VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. "That was a rough day, rough week," Jake said (see video below). "[Me and] a lot of guitar friends, [we were] texti...

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JOURNEY's ARNEL PINEDA Says EDDIE VAN HALEN Was A Guitar 'God'

In Episode 451 of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, JOURNEY singer Arnel Pineda reflected on Eddie Van Halen's passing, saying: "May he rest in peace. I'm not even a guitar player — I'm just an acoustic guitar player… Oh my God. When it comes to him as a guitarist, I think he's one of the best. And he'...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN: Cause Of Death Revealed

Eddie Van Halen's cause of death has been revealed. More than two months after the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's passing, TMZ has obtained his death certificate, which reveals the immediate cause of death was a cerebrovascular event, such as a stroke. Pneumonia, the blood disorder myelodysplastic...

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PHILIP ANSELMO And THE ILLEGALS To Perform PANTERA Set On Summer 2021 European Tour

PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo and his solo band, THE ILLEGALS, will perform "A Vulgar Display Of Pantera" set on a European tour in the summer of 2021. Support on the trek will come from BAEST. Tour dates: Jul. 24 - St. Petersburg (RU) A2 Green concert Jul. 25 - Moscow (RU) Adrenaline Stadium Jul....

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SAINT ASONIA Feat. STAIND Guitarist, Ex-THREE DAYS GRACE Singer: Deluxe Edition Of 'Flawed Design' Now Available

SAINT ASONIA, featuring former THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier and STAIND guitarist/founding member Mike Mushok, has released the deluxe edition of its 2019 sophomore effort, "Flawed Design". The new version features two additional songs: "Say Goodbye" and "Weak & Tired". The digital delu...

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BLACK SABBATH: Super Deluxe Edition Of 'Vol 4' Due In February

BLACK SABBATH unleashed its fourth album in two years in 1972 with "Vol 4". Stacked with classic tracks like "Supernaut", "Changes" and "Snowblind", the record harnessed the group's surging popularity to reach the Top 10 on the albums chart in the U.K. and the Top 20 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S....