eddie van halen

11 bands and genres that prove Black Flag are a continued influence

“When Damaged came out, it perfectly represented the depths and darkness of my particular teen angst,” Adam Grossman, guitarist for Angkor Wat, Skrew and Ministry, tells Alternative Press. “It was the soundtrack of my life at that point in time.” Any musician involved in the most extreme forms of musical expression owes their existence and […]

2020 in memoriam: Remembering the ones we lost

Each year comes with loss and change. 2020, in particular, has been one with an overwhelming amount of grief. It’s hard to know what to say when you lose people you admire, whether you know them personally or were inspired by the art they created. Hold the people you care about close and thank them. […]

Eddie Van Halen's official cause of death has been revealed

The official cause of death for legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen has been revealed. Eddie passed away at the age of 65 back in October. Read more: See Hyro The Hero and Hellyeah’s Chad Gray team up in “Fight” video Eddie Van Halen died at St. Johns Hospital in Santa Monica on Tuesday, […]

Here’s why Wolfgang Van Halen is criticizing the auction of Eddie’s guitars

This week, three of late Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen‘s guitars were auctioned off for $422,050. Now, his son Wolfgang Van Halen is criticizing the event, accusing them of “taking advantage of my father’s passing.” Read more: You’ll be able to stream every 2021 Warner Bros. film, but there’s a catch In October, Eddie […]

Hear Wolfgang Van Halen honor late father Eddie in emotional new single

Back in October, the world lost legendary rock guitarist and Van Halen co-founder Eddie Van Halen. Now, his son Wolfgang Van Halen is paying tribute to his late father in his emotional debut solo single “Distance.” Read more: Jack Black’s attempt at the “WAP” dance is exactly what you’d expect In October, Eddie Van Halen […]

10 hits from the ’90s you probably didn’t know are from movies

There are some songs that you hear that immediately make you think of the movie they were featured prominently in, such as Celine Dion’s smash “My Heart Will Go On.” You just can’t help but think of Rose on that block of wood, pledging her love to an exhausted, descending Jack, even while she won’t […]

Members of Weezer, Fall Out Boy and more pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen

On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has passed away at the age of 65. Now, the music world is coming together to honor the late musician. Ozzy Osbourne, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, the Who and Billy Joel are just a few of the acts that […]

Legendary Van Halen co-founder and guitarist Eddie Van Halen dies at 65

Legendary Van Halen guitarist and co-founder Eddie Van Halen has passed away at the 65 after a long battle with throat cancer. According to reports, he died at St. Johns Hospital in Santa Monica on Tuesday, Oct 6. Read more: Watch FINNEAS make a “very metal” James Bond remix for Jimmy Fallon Eddie reportedly saw […]

15 ‘From Under The Cork Tree’ Easter eggs you probably missed

Fall Out Boy’s From Under The Cork Tree is the gift that keeps on giving. The pop-punk icons’ unforgettable 2005 output is jam-packed with Easter eggs we either didn’t notice before or completely forgot in the years since. From movie quotes and emo cameos to its unusual artwork, there’s a detail hiding in every corner. […]

A new book reveals Eddie Van Halen allegedly pointed a gun at Fred Durst

A lot of people have shown hate for Limp Bizkit‘s Fred Durst before but a new story is emerging showing Eddie Van Halen took things a step further than most by pointing a gun at his head. In a new book from Andrew Bennett discussing his time filming and photographing Van Halen from 2004 to […]