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Video: Van Halen Perform "Eruption," "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love" in Philadelphia

Posted 03/06/2012 at 2:16pm | by Josh Hart

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Last night, Van Halen continued their North American tour behind their new album, A Different Kind of Truth, with a stop in Philadelphia. Check out footage of "Eruption" and "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love" from last night's show below.

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Eddie Van Halen Opens Up in his First Guitar World Interview From 1981, Part 1

Posted 03/05/2012 at 12:57pm | by John Stix

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Here's one from the vaults: In this interview from the January 1981 issue of Guitar World, a 24-year-old Eddie Van Halen discusses his roots, his technique and his appreciation of Bluesbreakers- and Cream-era Eric Clapton.

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Video: Van Halen Play "The Full Bug" Live for the First Time Since 1983 at Madison Square Garden

Posted 03/02/2012 at 5:58pm | by Josh Hart

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Van Halen are digging deep into their back catalog on their current tour. They even broke out "The Full Bug" last night at New York's Madison Square Garden, marking the first time the Diver Down track has been performed live since 1983. You can see fan-filmed footage of the performance below.

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Poll: What Is Eddie Van Halen's Best Guitar Solo?

Posted 03/02/2012 at 11:52am | by Nick Vallese

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One could debate about the best Eddie Van Halen guitar solo on any particular Van Halen album for the amount of time it took EVH to record his entire catalog. But to try to pick his best solo ever? Damn near impossible. But we'd like you to try!

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David Lee Roth on Eddie Van Halen: "I’m His Biggest Fan"

Posted 03/01/2012 at 1:22pm | by Josh Hart

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While Eddie Van Halen has remained largely silent this year around the release of the band's new album, A Different Kind of Truth, David Lee Roth has done a few select interviews. And in true Diamond Dave fashion, he's always good for a few quotes.

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Like Father, Like Son: Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen Discuss the New Face of Van Halen

Posted 03/01/2012 at 11:52am | by Chris Gill

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Eddie Van Halen put the fire in the group that bears his name. It took his son, Wolfgang, to rekindle the passion and get the group on the road for one of the most anticipated reunion tours in rock history. In this world exclusive interview, the father-and-son duo talks about working and performing together in Van Halen.

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Concert Review: Van Halen's Van-Sanity at Madison Square Garden

Posted 02/29/2012 at 3:18pm | by Chris Gill

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New Yorkers are getting a brief break from Lin-sanity this week as Van Halen came to Manhattan to perform two shows at Madison Square Garden, where the storyline shifted from the Knicks to guitar licks.

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Photo Gallery: Eddie Van Halen Guitar World Covers Throughout the Years

Posted 02/29/2012 at 12:25pm | by Damian Fanelli

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In celebration of the new April 2012 issue of Guitar World, which features Eddie Van Halen on the cover, we present this photo gallery of every EVH appearance on a GW cover.

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Sammy Hagar on Michael Anthony: "He Never Played Like This in Van Halen"

Posted 02/22/2012 at 6:13pm | by Josh Hart

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For all the positive reviews of Van Halen's new album, A Different Kind of Truth, there has always remained a steady drone of a naysayers claiming that the band is just not the same without bassist Michael Anthony.

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Chickenfoot Announce 2012 Tour Dates in May and June

Posted 02/21/2012 at 6:04pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Chickenfoot -- Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and fill-in drummer Kenny Aronoff -- have announced a 20-date North American tour that kicks off in May.

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