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JEFF SCOTT SOTO On EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death: 'We All Felt That Loss Like We Lost A Little Bit Of Ourselves'

Jeff Scott Soto has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying that we all "lost a little bit of ourselves" when the VAN HALEN axeman died. The former JOURNEY and Yngwie Malmsteen singer discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician in a brand new interview with MisplacedStraws...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: Hearing EDDIE VAN HALEN Made Me Want To Be A Lead Guitarist In A Hard Rock Band

TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick spoke to André Cholmondeley, tour manager and guitar tech to the stars, about how he was influenced by Eddie Van Halen, the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist who died on October 6 after a long battle with cancer. Alex said (see video below): "I started playing guitar in 1980. '...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Blasts Magazine For Publishing 'Lies' About His Father And Mother

Wolfgang Van Halen has blasted Us Weekly for publishing an allegedly fact-challenged cover story on his mother, including how she is dealing with the death of his father, Eddie Van Halen. Earlier today, Wolfgang tweeted out a picture of the new issue of Us Weekly with his mother on the cover, along...

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BILLY CORGAN: Watching EDDIE VAN HALEN Play At His Studio Was 'Like A Religious Experience'

In a new interview with BBC Radio 6 Music, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked if he ever got a chance to meet Eddie Van Halen and whether the legendary VAN HALEN axeman was an influence on his guitar playing. Billy responded (hear audio below): "Oh my God! For American guitar players,...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'His Influence Globally On The Guitar Community Is Just Unfathomable'

DREAM THEATER's John Petrucci has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying the VAN HALEN axeman's influence "on the guitar community" was "just unfathomable." Petrucci discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, in a recent inte...

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Canadian Artist Paints EDDIE VAN HALEN Memorial Mural

An artist in Canada has paid tribute to legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen with a mural. Airbrush artist Paul Archer painted the mural on the back wall of Archer Airbrushing shop in Victoria, British Columbia. Archer, who was a huge fan of VAN HALEN and got to know members of the band on...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'The JOHN LENNON And PAUL MCCARTNEY Of Hard Rock'

ANTHRAX's Scott Ian has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying the VAN HALEN axeman was "the complete package in every way." Ian discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during an appearance on Dean Delray's "Let There Be T...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY's BEN WELLS: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'An Innovator' Whose 'Influence Will Carry On For Eternity'

BLACK STONE CHERRY's Ben Wells has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying the VAN HALEN axeman was "an innovator" whose "influence will carry on for eternity." Wells discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during an interv...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON Says VAN HALEN's 'Hot For Teacher' Is 'Maybe The Greatest MTV Music Video Ever Made'

HELMET's Page Hamilton has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying VAN HALEN's music was unlike anything he had ever heard before. Hamilton discussed his appreciation for the innovative VAN HALEN axeman, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during an interview with the "Thunder U...

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Ex-QUIET RIOT Singer JAMES DURBIN Is Working On 'Pure Heavy Metal' Album For FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of singer James Durbin to the label for a multi-album deal under the moniker DURBIN. James is currently putting the finishing touches on his label debut, which will be a pure, unadulterated, headbanging heavy metal affair where James proudly wears his in...

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JOE BONAMASSA On Death Of EDDIE VAN HALEN: It's Like Losing STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN And JIMI HENDRIX Again

Joe Bonamassa has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying he was a "tremendously impactful" guitarist who "came up with some really inventive, powerful things." Bonamassa discussed his appreciation for the innovative VAN HALEN axeman, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during a...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Set For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME's HBO Induction Special

According to Cleveland.com, a small tribute to Eddie Van Halen will air as part of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's 2020 Induction Ceremony Special. The nod, consisting of "multiple guitar gods paying homage to the VAN HALEN guitarist," will be included in the Rock Hall special's in memoriam section, wh...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Shoots Down 'Sh***y Lie' About VAN HALEN's Future: You Are 'Hurting Me And My Family'

Wolfgang Van Halen has shot down a rumor that a new version of VAN HALEN is being assembled featuring him on guitar in place of his late father. Earlier today, a rumor started to make the rounds via a Wolfgang Van Halen private group on Facebook that the VAN HALEN "camp" is discussing the possibilit...

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ALEXI LAIHO's BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT: Video Of Entire Helsinki Concert

BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the new band launched by ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho, played its second concert ever Saturday night (October 24) at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland. Fan-filmed video footage of the 17-song show, which consisted entirely of CHILDREN OF BODOM material, can b...

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GENE SIMMONS Recalls Getting A Ride From EDDIE VAN HALEN After METALLICA Concert: I Was 'Scared To Death'

During an appearance on "The Dennis Miller Option" podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recalled a time in the mid-1980s when he and Eddie Van Halen were both backstage at a METALLICA show in Southern California. "METALLICA was coming up in the world," Gene said (hear audio below). "And we al...