"All in the Family": Ed and Wolfgang Van Halen may play different instruments, but their approach to gear and playing remains the same." Written by VH's guitar tech.
The 12-page Van Halen segment is packed with color photos and features a detailed discussion with father and son on what it's like to be band mates, their experience of being on tour together in addition to detailing the instruments and touring equipment they use. Also included, in honor of its 30-year anniversary, is a retrospective overview of the making of the band's groundbreaking 1978 debut, "VAN HALEN."
2) Modern Drummer magazine with Alex Van Halen cover story
Van Halen's explosive drummer ALEX VAN HALEN talks in an exclusive interview with Modern Drummer magazine about helming the heavy artillery in the iconic band. The extensive 21-PAGE STORY is entitled, "ALEX VAN HALEN: Kicking Eddie, Wolfgang, And Diamond Dave All Night!"
"As the pounding, aggressive heartbeat of one of the greatest bands in rock history, Alex Van Halen has inspired drummers the world over with his unique sound and style," says Modern Drummer magazine's Editor In Chief Bill Miller.
The article not only features Alex chatting with Modern Drummer about the band, the new tour and his equipment, but also includes several exclusive shots of Alex attacking his drum kit. This is the first interview that Van Halen has done since the start of the reunion tour!
3) Guitar Edge magazine - Van Halen issue:
This 2008 issue features an exclusive cover story: "30th Anniversary of VAN HALEN - The Album That Shook The Rock World!". This is a really well-done article clocking in at a full 6 pages, and containing 6 never-seen-before classic photos of the band from 1978. Also, two VH songs are transcribed: "Eruption" & "Little Dreamer".
4) March 2008 Guitar World magazine with Eddie Van Halen Video CD-Rom
This is the March 2008 issue of Guitar World magazine, which contains a Video CD-Rom with an extensive 13 minute Van Halen segment!
"A Tribute to Eddie Van Halen and the 5150 III Amp" Video
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