LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Musician Wolfgang Van Halen of Van Halen performs onstage during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The best news in the world of rock is that Wolfgang Van Halen is using his father Eddie Van Halen’s guitars on his next record.

Wolfgang already impressed me with his band, Mammoth WVH, which came out in 2021. Wolfgang Van Halen wrote and recorded songs in the 5150 Studios where his father once recorded material. Wolfgang played every instrument and handled all the vocals, and wrote songs that incorporated elements of pop, hard rock, and heavy metal. It almost won some awards but was nominated for a few.

So the news that he is using guitars that have a deep Van Halen history is awesome. One guitar is a Gibson SG heard on “Dirty Movies” from Van Halen’s 1981 album, “Fair Warning.” That’s one of my Favorite Van Halen albums. The same formula is being used on Wolfgang’s new album. Right now, this will be the album I can’t wait to hear in 2023.

Wolfgang continues to amaze me with everything he’s doing. When Wolfgang played the Taylor Hawkins benefits and played some Van Halen Tunes it made my eyes water a bit with happiness. Can’t wait to see what he does next.

Wolfgang Van Halen is using more of his dad's guitars on the new Mammoth WVH album - including a modded Gibson SG from Dirty Movies

(Image credit: Wolfgang Van Halen/Instagram) Earlier this month, Wolfgang Van Halen announced work had begun on his sophomore Mammoth WVH studio album - an announcement that has since been followed by numerous updates confirming the completion of drums, the recording of the bass guitars and, last week, the start of electric guitar tracking.

Rock Hall Induction Ceremony: 8 Biggest Drama Moments

The 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is today (November 5.) While there appears to be little drama happening heading into the induction ceremony, there is a long history of the Rock Hall induction being the site of many eyebrow-raising moments.

With that in mind, here are eight of the biggest drama moments in Rock Hall induction history.

  • KISS

    Good lord…who could forget this one?! KISS’ induction was long overdue, but they certainly made up for the late honor with a whole boatload of drama. From controversy around only the original four members being inducted to whether or not the band would perform to the all-out war of words in the press, it’s amazing the band were inducted without a hitch.

  • Blondie

    This one was awkward. When Blondie was inducted in 2006, past group members Frank Infante, Jimmy Destri, Nigel Harrison and Gary Valentine were invited to attend the ceremony, but Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke wouldn’t let them perform. During the band’s acceptance speeches, all the performance controversy came to a head thanks to Infante’s time at the mic.

  • Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Another awkward moment! CCR was part of the 1993 induction class, and when it came time to perform, John Fogerty refused to so with former bandmates Doug Clifford and Stu Cook. Per Fogerty’s book Fortunate Son:  My Life, My Music, he said it was due to Clifford and Cook’s roll in an ongoing dispute with their record label.

  • Steve Miller

    Many artists take issue with the Rock Hall in how they operate the induction ceremony, but no other artist has taken the system to task quite like Steve Miller in 2016.  With the exception of how he spoke to a publicist who was only trying to do her job, this might be one of the most rock and roll moments in Rock Hall induction history.

  • Sex Pistols

    The Sex Pistols were a no-show when they were inducted into the Rock Hall in 2006, but they did send a letter, which was read by Rolling Stone founder/Rock Hall co-founder Jann Wenner. (Spoiler:  The letter’s badass.)

  • Van Halen

    What a mess this induction was!  VH was inducted in 2007, and around that time, the following things happened:  Michael Anthony was fired and replaced with Eddie Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang; EVH was receiving treatment for alcohol/drug addiction; and David Lee Roth was rejoining the band for a reunion tour. Long story short: The only members to attend the induction was Anthony and Sammy Hagar. Velvet Revolver ended up performing in tribute to VH, with Anthony and Hagar performing “Why Can’t This Be Love” with the house band.

  • Chicago

    After Chicago was announced as part of the 2016 Rock Hall induction class, an epic back-and-forth began regarding whether or not Peter Cetera would actually attend and perform at the induction ceremony.  In the end, Cetera opted to sit out the ceremony, which surely disappointed many of Chicago’s fans who hoped to see the founding singer/bassist reunite with the band since quitting back in 1985.

  • Guns N’ Roses

    In hindsight, GN’R’s Rock Hall induction in 2012 is now even more awkward since Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan reunited for the “Not In This Lifetime…” tour.  At the time, Rose declined the ceremony invite and wrote a letter stating, “Let sleeping dogs lie or lying dogs sleep or whatever. Time to move on. People get divorced. Life doesn’t owe you your own personal happy ending especially at another’s, or in this case several others’, expense.”  Guitarist Izzy Stradlin also sat out the ceremony but considering his reclusive ways, that wasn’t terribly shocking.

Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for over 29 years with 26 at WRIF and 3 years as a morning show host at Z-Rock. When he’s not out on the streets, you can find him in his game room, where he collects jukeboxes and classic pinball machines. Screamin also devotes time doing local charities with his, "Screamin Angels"; and for 15 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. “CHIT” is his local cover band for 10 years all over the Motor City in local bars and has graced the main stage at local festivals like Arts, Beats & Eats warming up for national acts like Cheap Trick, Guess Who & even Salt & Peppa. Screamin’ is the lead singer and also plays cowbell & lead triangle

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