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Watch Preview Of EDDIE VAN HALEN Photo Book From Rock Photographer ROSS HALFIN

Two video trailers for "Edward Van Halen By Ross Halfin", a 320-page celebration of rock's iconic guitar player, a man who changed the way rock music would be played forever, can be found below. This extensive photo book features many classic and unseen shots chosen by Ross Halfin from his personal...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Photo Book From Rock Photographer ROSS HALFIN To Be Released In June

Ross Halfin and Rufus Publications have announced the publication of "Edward Van Halen By Ross Halfin", a 320-page celebration of rock's iconic guitar player, a man who changed the way rock music would be played forever. This extensive photo book features many classic and unseen shots chosen by Ross...

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ALEXI LAIHO's First And Final Recordings With BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT To Be Released In April

BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the band launched by ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho, will release an EP, "Paint The Sky With Blood", on April 23 via Napalm Records. The effort was recorded in Finland back in 2020 and was meant to be the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Sadly, that ch...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON And GEDDY LEE Are 'Eager To Get Back Together' And Work On New Music

In a new interview with Make Weird Music, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson confirmed that he and former bandmate Geddy Lee have been talking about working together on new music. "After we finished the last [RUSH] tour in 2015, I started just writing on my own and doing some stuff," Alex said (see video b...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Concert Will Be 'A Great Celebration'

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony joined Matt Pinfield for the latest installment of the new KLOS series "New & Approved", which highlights forthcoming and current projects from the biggest names in music. Anthony discussed SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE's latest offering, "Lockdown 2020",...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE On NEIL PEART: 'He Was A Monster Drummer Of The Highest Magnitude'

A little over a year after the death of RUSH drummer Neil Peart, his bandmate of more than four decades, singer-bassist Geddy Lee opened up to Rolling Stone about his friend in an extensive interview. When asked whether there were there times when he was truly awed with stuff that Neil either concei...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Defends EDDIE VAN HALEN Mural, Calls It 'Literally Flawless'

Wolfgang Van Halen has defended renowned muralist Robert Vargas against criticism from VAN HALEN fans over the mural of his father, legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. On Tuesday (January 26),Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, unveiled an Eddie Van Halen mural on the o...

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NEIL PEART's Former Hometown Commissioning Artwork To Honor Late RUSH Drummer

According to The Globe And Mail, the city of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada is commissioning an original work of public art to recognize the percussive and poetic contributions of RUSH's Neil Peart. Interested Canadian artists and creative teams are invited to submit proposals to honor the drummer,...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Mural Unveiled At Guitar Center's Flagship Hollywood Store

Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, has unveiled a new mural of Eddie Van Halen on the outside wall of its flagship Hollywood, California store located on the famous Sunset Strip. With January 26, 2021, marking the late guitar legend's 66th birthday, renowned muralist Rob...

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Watch EDDIE VAN HALEN Mural Being Created By Artist ROBERT VARGAS

Artist Robert Vargas is currently painting a mural of Eddie Van Halen at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, California. The mural is expected to be completed later today (Sunday, January 17),and it will be unveiled on January 26. Leeza London, on-air host for KXFM 104.7 FM, has uploaded an eight-minut...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Never Let The Fame Or Stardom Or All The Accolades Go To His Head'

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony was asked by Chad Tyson of the Portland rock radio station 105.9 The Brew to name his favorite memory of the band's legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Michael responded (hear audio below): "Just that he was a very humble guy. He never let the fame or stardo...

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SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY On EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Concert: 'It's Gonna Happen'

In a new interview with New York's Q104.3 radio station, former VAN HALEN members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony were asked if there any plans to organize a tribute show in honor of their longtime bandmate, VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died last October. Sammy responded (see video below...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Mural At Guitar Center In Hollywood To Be Completed This Weekend

Artist Robert Vargas is currently painting a mural of Eddie Van Halen at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, California. The mural is expected to be completed by January 17, and it will be unveiled on January 26. Vargas said: "I'll be painting this, 10am -6pm, Thursday thru Sun, Jan 17th. You can cruise...

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JEFF PILSON Responds To DON DOKKEN's Criticism Of 'Heavy Hitters' Album

Jeff Pilson has responded to Don Dokken's recent criticism of "Heavy Hitters", the bassist's recently released collaboration with George Lynch on a collection of studio recordings that turn pop music classics into metal anthems. Issued on December 18, the LP includes cover versions of such tracks as...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says He Spoke With ALEX VAN HALEN Right After EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death

In a new interview with Guy "Favazz" Favazza of the St. Louis, Missouri radio station KSHE 95, former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony was asked about Wolfgang Van Halen's recent revelation that Eddie Van Halen had contemplated a "kitchen-sink tour" that would have included Anthony, as well as voca...