Van Halen Brothers Still Locked in Battle | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Alex Van Halen called Sammy Hagar a “complete idiot” — reigniting a decades-old feud that dates back to Hagar’s 2011 memoir, which Alex felt unfairly portrayed his late brother Eddie. Hagar, now in his seventies, shrugged it off with “the truth hurts sometimes,” while accusing Alex of jealousy over still performing and not leading new projects. Complicating things further, Alex’s own memoir skipped entirely over his time with Sammy, which Hagar branded “blasphemy” against Eddie’s legacy. This clash underscores how deep-seated band dynamics and unresolved personal histories can simmer for years — even when the music is long gone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/226a7021e6c95d85