Eddie Van Halen

EVH signals the start of a brave new era with its first digital combo – which promises authentic Eddie Van Halen tube amp tones

By Matt Owen published 3 December 25

The three channel amp is a lightweight reinvention of Eddie Van Halen's iconic 5150III in a digital combo form

Steve Lukather was hanging out with Eddie Van Halen, when Jimmy Page paid him the highest compliment

By Janelle Borg published 2 December 25

Getting endorsed by the Led Zeppelin legend is something most guitarist could only dream of – but Lukather recalls the moment the icon gave him his flowers

Wolfgang Van Halen names the 2 classic rock tracks he plays to test any electric guitar

By Matt Owen published 24 November 25

Forget the forbidden riffs and the flashy taps. Wolfgang finds it's better to keep things simple...

The Last Dinner Party’s Emily Roberts reveals how she took a page from Van Halen’s book to craft the band's most popular track

By Janelle Borg published 21 November 25

Queen, Brian May and the theatricality of ‘70s rock is writ large in Roberts’ style, but she says she takes inspiration from all corners of the guitar world in search of a sound that’s uniquely hers

Charlie Sheen reveals the real story behind Eddie Van Halen's legendary Two and a Half Men cameo

By Janelle Borg published 20 November 25

The long-running sitcom featured a rotating roster of A-list cameos, including Elvis Costello, Steven Tyler, ZZ Top, but EVH ...

When Eddie Van Halen crash-tested one of EVH’s most iconic guitar amps – and risked 5150 Studios in the process

By Matt Owen published 4 November 25

Before Eddie Van Halen could sign off on the EVH 5150 III, he had to make sure it was borderline indestructible

Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Ad guitar sells for $2,734,000 at auction

By Matt Owen published 24 October 25

The eye-watering price tag makes it the sixth most expensive guitar ever sold publicly

Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstein Strat is deemed the pinnacle of guitar modding – but Wolfgang Van Halen says it has its limitations

By Phil Weller published 22 October 25

It might be considered a Holy Grail guitar, but Wolfgang says it’s not all that easy to play