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Alex Van Halen and Sammy Hagar feud

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2026-09-08 17:48 UTC → 2026-09-18 03:55 UTC · added removed

The long-standing feud between Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen and former frontman Sammy Hagar has escalated following recent comments made by the drummer. public insults. In an interview with Brazilian media, journalist Marcelo Vieira, Alex Van Halen described called Hagar as a ‘complete idiot’ and stated he had no interest in reading Hagar’s 2011 autobiography, ‘Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock’. While Alex spoke positively of David Lee Roth’s memoir, describing it as an ‘interesting perspective’, his remarks toward Hagar reignited tensions regarding the band's history. The rift reportedly stems from Hagar’s depiction of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, including his struggles with alcoholism. Additionally, Hagar has criticized Alex’s 2024 memoir, ‘Brothers’, for omitting the decade of music created during Hagar’s tenure with the band. Hagar responded to the insults on social media, calling the comments ‘unnecessary at this time in our lives’ and expressing adding, ‘I guess the truth hurts sometimes’. In a desire for peace, noting subsequent interview with Eddie Trunk on Sirius XM, Hagar addressed the characterization of him as an ‘idiot’ and expressed frustration over the perceived erasure of the ‘Van Hagar’ era. He noted that he has previously attempted the lineup sold approximately 40 million records and achieved four number one albums, arguing that omitting this decade from Alex’s 2024 memoir, ‘Brothers’, is unfair to extend an olive branch. the legacy of the band, including the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen and bassist Michael Anthony. The rift reportedly stems from Hagar’s previous depictions of Eddie Van Halen’s struggles with alcoholism. The exchange highlights deep-seated tensions between the former bandmates, who have reportedly not spoken for over two decades.

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  1. 2026-09-18 03:55 UTC Alex Van Halen and Sammy Hagar feud
  2. 2026-09-08 17:48 UTC Alex Van Halen and Sammy Hagar feud

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