Eddie Van Halen

Last Call: Evolution

November 12, 2020

John Bohlinger

Much like birds, we are constantly developing our own musical voices.

Lifetime Super Fans Remember Brushes with EVH

October 9, 2020

Jason Shadrick

Way Huge founder Jeorge Tripps and journalist Matt Blackett share stories of hanging, laughing with, and getting schooled by the late guitar god.

Dweezil Zappa: “Edward Van Halen Himself Was Lightning in a Bottle”

October 8, 2020

Dweezil Zappa

A lifelong friend and student of EVH grieves the loss of a once-in-a-lifetime artist who fused musicality, precision, and groove with an architect’s vision.

In Memoriam: Edward Lodewijk Van Halen

October 7, 2020

Shawn Hammond

Gold necklaces, contraband mags, and backstage near-run-ins: How the guitar god helped shape the life of PG’s editorial director in far more than just guitar playing.

Mike Sullivan Van Halen Panama 1984 hooked on guitar

Hooked: Russian Circles' Mike Sullivan on Van Halen's "Panama"

June 16, 2020

Premier Guitar

Thanks to an older brother and the iconic 1984 album, the post-rock instrumentalist reminisces about his first "gig" on his parent's porch with a tee-ball stand and tennis racket.

Last Call: Following Van Halen on a Quest for Power Control

October 17, 2019

John Bohlinger

Early on, Eddie discovered Variacs allowed him to adjust the electrical voltage output to his amps. Here’s a way to do it if you’re on a budget.

EVH Announces the Striped Series Shark Model

January 30, 2019

PRESS RELEASE

A model based on the iconic striped guitar that Eddie Van Halen debuted during the first Van Halen tour in 1978.

MXR EVH 5150 Chorus Review

November 26, 2018

Joe Charupakorn

Eddie’s chorus pedal is full of idiosyncrasies and interesting tonal surprises.

EVH 5150III 1x12 50W 6L6 Combo Review

July 10, 2018

Joe Charupakorn

Improvements to this 6L6 combo mean tone variation and versatility that transcend Van Halen sound templates.

First Look: EVH 5150 Chorus

July 9, 2018

John Bohlinger

Watch John Bohlinger play "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Finish What Ya Started," and a handful of his own licks to test out the swoosh box loosely based on the Roland DC-30.

EVH Unveils New Eruption Tribute Models

June 29, 2018

PRESS RELEASE

Eddie Van Halen played “Eruption” from Van Halen in its entirety on each guitar and then signed the back of the headstock, which was video recorded for prosperity and will be presented to the instrument’s future owner on an EVH thumb drive.