A look at Eddie Van Halen and his guitar playing at his 1980s peak, and how the playing of Dickie Betts of The Allman Brothers Band wasn't to his taste.

Curious about Eddie Van Halen’s ride when he wasn’t rocking out? Discover the story behind his 1976 Porsche 911—a classic car ...

Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] ...

Some were in pretty successful hair metal bands, but don't get mentioned often enough in discussions about metal's best ...

With the blessing of Arredondo’s family, Friedman will build a highly limited amp that encompasses most of the late amp ...

If ever a back catalogue epitomised the American Dream, it’s the albums of Van Halen.

Eddie Van Halen was never afraid to criticise other players. He once dismissed two legendary guitarists as "sloppy".

Singer Sammy Hagar, who took the band’s reins at the height of their mid-’80s fame, recently took exception to drummer and ...

Eddie Van Halen mastered his signature speed and style on the guitar by studying a different instrument in childhood.

Meanwhile, the guitar world was treated to a brand-new Eddie Van Halen song in 2024. His brother, Alex, released "Unfinished," the final track they worked on together to promote his new memoir.

A range of guitarists have shaped the sound of Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante, including Johnny Marr (The Smiths), John McGeoch (Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees), and Steve Vai, among ...