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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...October 29, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Is 'My Favorite Rapper': Official T-Shirts Now Available
The Martyr Store is now taking orders for the "Skolnick Is My Favorite Rapper" t-shirt. The shirt is a tribute to TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, who recently released two anti-Donald Trump rap songs, "Trump Sucks" and "Wear A Fucking Mask". An outspoken critic of America's 45th president, Skolni...October 29, 2020
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Blasts Artists Who 'Disrespect Their Fans' Over Differing Political Views
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has blasted artists who "continue to disrespect their fans and alienate themselves from their fan base" because of their political beliefs. Sweet made his comments a day after FILTER released a music video for its new single, "Murica", in which Richa...October 29, 2020
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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...October 29, 2020
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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...October 28, 2020
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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...October 28, 2020
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FILTER Makes Fun Of 'TRUMP-Supporting Nutbags' With 'Murica' Video
FILTER has released the official music video for its new single, "Murica". The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, which mastermind Richard Patrick is recording with such players as original FILTER member Brian Liesegang and guitarists Jonny Radtke and Alex Crescioni. Speaking to Alternati...October 28, 2020
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Watch Pasadena City Council Discuss Possible EDDIE VAN HALEN Memorial
Video of of this past Monday's (October 26) City Council meeting in Pasadena, California where a memorial honoring legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen was discussed can be seen below (starting at around three-hour and 54-minute mark). City manager Steve Mermell was directed to come up with...October 28, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Announces Podcast Partnership With OSIRIS MEDIA For 'Moods & Modes'
Osiris Media has released its latest episode of the multidimensional, multimedia podcast series "Past, Present, Future, Live!" featuring TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick. Host RJ Bree talks with Skolnick, who at age 16 joined the San Francisco Bay Area act, which would become one of the bands that...October 27, 2020
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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...October 27, 2020
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Memorial Ideas Sought By Pasadena
According to the Pasadena Star-News, a memorial honoring legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen was discussed on Monday (October 26) by the City Council in Pasadena, California, where the band was formed nearly five decades ago. City manager Steve Mermell was directed to come up with ideas fo...October 27, 2020
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ROB HALFORD: How My Sister Was 'My Opening Door To My Life In JUDAS PRIEST'
Rob Halford spoke to WeAreIowa.com about how he came to join JUDAS PRIEST in 1973 after being introduced to bassist Ian Hill through his sister, who was dating Hill at the time. "My beautiful sister Sue," Halford said (see video below). "She's playing 'Jingle Bells' on [Rob's] 'Celestial' album that...October 26, 2020
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ATREYU Announces 'Carry The Fire' Livestreams
Orange County metalcore mainstays ATREYU have announced the "Carry The Fire" livestreams. The first stream will be a greatest-hits set that takes place on Friday, November 20. The second stream will find the band playing 2007's "Lead Sails Paper Anchor" in full and takes place on Friday, December 4....October 26, 2020
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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...October 26, 2020
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Was Any Band Wrongly Excluded From 'Big Four' Of 1980s Thrash Metal? ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Weighs In
In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar, ANTHRAX's Scott Ian was asked if he thinks there was one band that was "unrightfully excluded" from the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal (METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX) — the dominant thrash metal groups that helped bring that genre into t...October 25, 2020
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