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Podcast: The Johnny Beane Podcast
Episode: Exclusively Van Halen: Why EVH Didn’t Double-Track Guitars on A Different Kind of Truth 7/31/25
Description: Inside 5150: Why Eddie Van Halen Didn’t Double-Track Guitars on A Different Kind of Truth.
In this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into a fascinating story from recording engineer Ross Hogarth, who shares what it was like working with Eddie Van Halen during the making of A Different Kind of Truth.
Hogarth, known for his work with artists like Mötley Crüe, Miley Cyrus, and Devildriver, gives an inside look at Eddie’s unique recording process at the legendary 5150 Studios. From Eddie’s unconventional approach to double-tracking guitars to experimenting with vintage gear and blending amps for a fuller...