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Sammy Hagar believes David Lee Roth’s story about being visited by the ghost of Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
Roth seemingly tried to troll Hagar with his comments, but Hagar isn't letting it get to him

David Lee Roth trolls Sammy Hagar over his ‘ghost of Eddie Van Halen’ claims
By Phil Weller published
The Red Rocker claims his former bandmate’s ghost showed him a lick in a dream, and he used it to write his latest single. Now Roth says he’s been paid a visit, too

Steve Vai on how he joined David Lee Roth’s band – and Roth’s desire to “beat Van Halen”
By Matt Owen published
In 1985, Vai was recruited to join Roth's post-Van Halen band – and the singer had lofty ambitions for his new project

Never-before-seen footage of Van Halen hanging with Black Sabbath and shredding at early shows surfaces after decades
By Phil Weller published
B-roll clips cover iconic shows at the Monsters of Rock and Madison Square Garden, as well as plenty of backstage antics

“I was approached to join David Lee Roth’s band, initially… I didn’t want to be Eddie Van Halen part two”: Steve Stevens on laying down the Dirty Diana solo with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, recording Rebel Yell – and why Vai got it right with Roth
By Andrew Daly published
The Billy Idol guitarist discusses the folk guitar lick he adapted for one of his boss’ biggest hits, his secret-weapon amp, and how his early work is echoed in Idol’s upcoming return-to-punk record

Alex Van Halen on the first time he and Eddie met David Lee Roth at a show that nearly ended in violence
By Janelle Borg published
Pre-Van Halen fame, the brothers were scheduled to play a gig at a local park – only to get replaced by Roth’s band at the last minute

Alex Van Halen reveals the real reason David Lee Roth quit Van Halen
By Janelle Borg published
In his recently-released book, Brothers, the Van Halen drummer talks about the push-and-pull dynamic between Roth and the two brothers, and what eventually led to the singer's departure following the 1984 Tour

Eddie Van Halen recorded his Beat It solo in secret and his brother is still mad about it 42 years later
By Phil Weller published
Alex Van Halen says Eddie’s legendary appearance on the pop smash was a waste of his finite talents – and the perfect excuse for David Lee Roth to leave the band

Sammy Hagar on whether we’ll ever see Wolfgang Van Halen join the Best Of All Worlds tour
By Phil Weller published
Hagar hopes to take the tour to South America and Europe, which could increase the chances of a Wolfgang guest spot in the future

“You have to take what he says with a grain of salt. He also said he wrote Eruption and came up with the Frankenstein stripes”: Wolfgang Van Halen responds to David Lee Roth jibes – and says a Van Halen tribute tour is “impossible”
By Matt Owen published
The Mammoth WVH frontman has addressed Roth’s recent outburst, highlighting the former Van Halen vocalist’s previous outlandish comments in the process
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