The Van Halen camp sent over some info on that: Alex Van Halen talks in an exclusive interview with Modern Drummer magazine about helming the heavy artillery in the iconic band. The extensive 21-page story hits newsstands on February 5.

"As the pounding, aggressive heartbeat of one of the greatest bands in rock history, ALEX VAN HALEN has inspired drummers the world over with his unique sound and style," says Modern Drummer magazine's Editor In Chief Bill Miller.

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