Eddie Van Halen

August 25, 2021

SORRY BRO … Kiss bassist Gene Simmons Apologizes to David Lee Roth: “I am so Sorry and Ashamed”

Ultimate Classic Rock — Kiss cofounder Gene Simmons has apologized to former Van Halen singer David Lee Roth for comments made in a recent Rolling Stone interview. Simmons said he is “ashamed” for having hurt Roth’s feelings. When asked whether or not Roth would once again be opening for Kiss on the band’s current tour, Simmons said the singer would not be joining them on the road. He then implied that Roth was no longer the artist he once was. “It bears noting[…]

August 14, 2021

Mammoth WVH cancels 2 shows with Guns N’ Roses, after touring member tests positive for Covid-19

Metal Sludge — Sadly another band has fallen victim to the Covid-19 virus. Mammoth WVH featuring Wolfgang Van Halen have announced they will not appear at their next few scheduled shows due to a positive Covid-19 test within their touring camp. “Mammoth WVH will not be performing tonight in Missoula, MT or Monday night in Commerce City, CO out of an abundance of caution due to a member of our touring personnel testing positive for[…]

August 9, 2021

AIN’T TALKIN’ BOUT FOOD … Wolfgang Van Halen responds to troll on Twitter: “I Kindly Suggest You Eat My Entire Ass”

Metal Sludge — In the latest news from the world of Wolfie Van Halen, the multi-instrumentalist is doing what he does best. No not play guitar or sing, but respond to trolls on the internet. The youngest Van Halen has been in the spotlight for years, but in the last few weeks that spotlight got a bit brighter as he’s opening stadium shows for the mighty Guns N’ Roses. Van Halen has tons of fans[…]

December 9, 2020

NO M&MS? … Wolfgang Van Halen’s Tour Rider: Cherry Dr. Pepper, Take 5 Candy Bars, ICB Root Beer, Tortilla Chips, Guacamole and Fresh Salsa

Metal Sludge — Of course everyone has heard the stories about the infamous Van Halen request for NO brown M&M’s on their Tour Rider. But what does a 16 year old kid ask for on his Tour Rider when playing with one of the biggest bands on the planet? Metal Sludge recently stumbled upon an old post from The Smoking Gun and found a few select pages of the Van Halen Tour Rider from 2008.[…]

December 3, 2020

WOLFIE IS MAD, AGAIN … Wolfgang Van Halen is angry at Julien’s Auctions about a recent sale of his Pop’s Iconic Guitars, cue twitter rant: “F#@k ’em”

Metal Sludge — No it’s not Groundhog Day, but yes Wolfgang Van Halen is in the news again. As predictable as sunshine in Southern California, it seems the son of the late Edward Van Halen is once again firing off on his twitter and he’s not happy either. The latest in a string of rants that people are taking advantage of his Father’s passing, Van Halen tweeted: “F@#k ’em” at Julien’s Auctions. As reported by[…]

November 16, 2020

FOR POPS … Wolfgang Van Halen releases ‘Distance’, First ever Single from Solo band MAMMOTH WVH

Blabbermouth — Everybody has a name they are born with. Having one of the most recognizable names in entertainment, Wolfgang Van Halen has been preparing to release music from his solo band MAMMOTH WVH for some time. That plan was altered when his father and guitar icon Eddie Van Halen called him and told him his cancer had returned. Wolfgang decided to put everything on hold to be with his father through his battle. During[…]

October 25, 2020

WOLFIE SHOOTS DOWN VH RUMOR … Wolfie has Shot Down a Rumor started on a WVH Facebook Group

Blabbermouth — Wolfgang Van Halen has shot down a rumor that a new version of VAN HALEN is being assembled featuring him on guitar in place of his late father. Earlier today, a rumor started to make the rounds via a Wolfgang Van Halen private group on Facebook that the VAN HALEN “camp” is discussing the possibility of the band carrying with a revamped lineup that would consist of Sammy Hagar on vocals, Michael Anthony[…]

October 6, 2020

RIP … Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65

Blabbermouth — Eddie Van Halen — the legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen — has died after a long battle with throat cancer … TMZ has learned. Sources directly connected to the rock star tell us … he died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica Tuesday. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie’s brother and drummer. We’re told in the last 72 hours, Eddie’s ongoing[…]

September 30, 2019

PUT A FORK IN IT … David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is “Finished”

PUT A FORK IN IT David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is “Finished” Blabbermouth — David Lee Roth says that VAN HALEN is “finished.” The singer made the comment while speaking to Meltdown of the Detroit radio station WRIF about his upcoming Las Vegas residency, which is due to kick off in January. Asked if he was “bummed out” that he couldn’t tour with VAN HALEN this past summer, as had been rumored several months ago, Roth responded: “That’s been canceled a number of times, and[…]

July 14, 2018

TUFF DIARIES #4 … The Metal Years, Famous People, Cocaine, Kiss and Sex with a Miss Gazzarri’s Dancer

TUFF DIARIES #4 The Metal Years, Famous People, Cocaine, Kiss and Sex with a Miss Gazzarri’s Dancer Rock City News, Troubadour, The Whisky, Redd Foxx, Nadir D’Preist, Slash and dating a future Van Halen wife I have been in Tuff for just over 2 months now and we’re a force to be reckon with on the Sunset Strip. At least that’s what we thought, Lol. Our 2nd Hollywood show was booked at Troubadour in West Hollywood. It was a[…]