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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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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...October 25, 2020
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Memorial In Pasadena Could Include Renaming Of A Street Or Placement Of Public Monument
A memorial honoring legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen will be considered on Monday (October 26) by the City Council in Pasadena, California, where the band was formed nearly five decades ago. Following Eddie's October 6 death after a long battle with cancer, fans left flowers at his chil...October 24, 2020
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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...October 24, 2020
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SUGAR RAY's MARK MCGRATH On EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death: 'It Hurt My Soul'
SUGAR RAY lead singer Mark McGrath has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying he was "a great songwriter" who "redefined" guitar playing. McGrath discussed his appreciation for the innovative VAN HALEN guitarist, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during a short interview with...October 23, 2020
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HEART's NANCY WILSON On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'He Was The Sweetest Soul'
HEART's Nancy Wilson has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying he was "the sweetest soul" and "a genuine person." Wilson discussed her friendship with the innovative VAN HALEN guitarist, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during an interview with Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS...October 23, 2020
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OZZY OSBOURNE: EDDIE VAN HALEN Once Called Me While Drunk And Asked Me To Sing For VAN HALEN
Ozzy Osbourne sat down with co-host Billy Morrison for another episode of "Ozzy Speaks" on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard. During the episode, Ozzy and Billy remembered Eddie Van Halen and played some of their favorite VAN HALEN songs. Speaking about Eddie's guitar-playing skills, Ozzy said: "You think...October 23, 2020
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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Recalls Meeting EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'He Was A Sweetheart'
BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying he was a sweetheart and a "virtuoso" who put "decades" into his guitar playing. The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Speaking to Marci Wiser of the 95.5...October 22, 2020
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WARRIOR SOUL Releases Music Video For Cover Of ALICE COOPER's 'Elected'
WARRIOR SOUL will release a covers album called "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" on November 13 via Livewire/Cargo Records. The LP is preceded by a single, a cover of Alice Cooper's "Elected", the official music video for which can be seen below. "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" is an incendiary compila...October 22, 2020
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TESLA's FRANK HANNON On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I Had Never Heard A Guitar Player Play With Such Aggressive Conviction'
TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying Eddie represented everything he loved about guitar "but taken to a whole other futuristic level." The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Speaking to the "T...October 21, 2020
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Memorial To Be Discussed By Pasadena City Council On Monday
A memorial honoring legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen will be considered by the City Council in Pasadena, California, where the band was formed nearly five decades ago. City public information officer Lisa Derderian confirmed to Pasadena Now the item would appear on Monday's agenda. Rand...October 21, 2020
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MYLES KENNEDY Says EDDIE VAN HALEN And JIMI HENDRIX Are The Reason He Picked Up A Guitar
ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, calling him ""the king" of guitar players. The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Speaking to Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5...October 20, 2020
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STEEL PANTHER's SATCHEL On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'He Was A Technician, But He Was Also Such A Great Performer As Well'
STEEL PANTHER guitarist Russ "Satchel" Parrish has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, calling him "a great guitar player and a great songwriter." The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Satchel spoke about his admiration for Van Ha...October 20, 2020
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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE: What EDDIE VAN HALEN Meant To Me
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, calling him "one of the greatest" guitar players of all time. The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Benante spoke about his admiration for Van Halen during an...October 19, 2020
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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR On EDDIE VAN HALEN: He Was A 'Complete Rock God'
STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, calling him a "complete rock god." The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Starr, who fronted the VAN HALEN tribute band ATOMIC PUNKS in the 1990s and early...October 19, 2020
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