I was at this show at the universal city walk. Yeah without Russ and Ralph, the atomic punks arent that impressive anymore.Theyre still good but not as awesome as they used to be. Russ really did Eddie justice and Ralph did Dave better than Dave could have ever done it. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.
Yeah! Russ is a very kick ass guitarist! But their original guitarist Brian Young was even better... believe it or not. So good... that David Lee Roth stole him from the Atomic Punks to replace Steve Vai.
Great guitarist! He's no longer in Atomic Punks, but in a band called Steel Panther and they write their own stuff, check it out; it's fucking awesome!
I also noticed that he was doing the some of the same solo from another video here on youtube the one where Eddie does the whole eprution solo up to like 11 minutes.
It would have been kool if he had a cig at the head of the guitar like Eddie did back in the day
Being a Van Halen enthusiast, I can definitely appreciate someone who not only does spot on covers, but improvises as well without stepping aside from the sound that made EVH the legend he is today.
Atomic Punks kick asss! Russ is a great guitarist and a great performer! He inspired me to pick up my guitar again. I believe he left the Punks to focus on his own material. Cool footage, thanks for posting.
rumor has it he got hired by david lee roth to tour with him ... guess he got his "eddie" back ... but truth has it that his family life (wife and kids) comes first, he still goes on tour with "metal skool" a hair band tribute along side ralph ... cool show !
there are a lot of peole screaming out for "the reunion"... these guys should take advantage of the situation and tour the world with the only true vh tribute. other tributes like "bjorn again" (abba)make upwards of ten million a year... gotta get russ back in the band first. your right, NO ONE does ed like him
@brianout I remember when Russ was filling in on Bass and Brian would show him a few things during sound check.
P1gunslinger 1 year ago
Technically 70% accurate, but just doesn't get it.
djangothecat 1 year ago
I was at this show at the universal city walk. Yeah without Russ and Ralph, the atomic punks arent that impressive anymore.Theyre still good but not as awesome as they used to be. Russ really did Eddie justice and Ralph did Dave better than Dave could have ever done it. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.
EddySwass 1 year ago
Yeah! Russ is a very kick ass guitarist! But their original guitarist Brian Young was even better... believe it or not. So good... that David Lee Roth stole him from the Atomic Punks to replace Steve Vai.
JagerSixxtyNine 2 years ago
Great guitarist! He's no longer in Atomic Punks, but in a band called Steel Panther and they write their own stuff, check it out; it's fucking awesome!
Heavensdoor92 2 years ago
I also noticed that he was doing the some of the same solo from another video here on youtube the one where Eddie does the whole eprution solo up to like 11 minutes.
It would have been kool if he had a cig at the head of the guitar like Eddie did back in the day
Metalchris36 2 years ago
Man what an amazing job
the guy is Eddies twin haha
Metalchris36 2 years ago
Very good, very clean sound.
aquariuslalo 2 years ago
I think Russ palys this better than Lance.
EddySwass 3 years ago
How much closer can you get than this?? Sound and playing is pretty much dead on...
saugusg16 3 years ago
wow...thats amazing
it sounds just like Eddie Van Halen himself
nateislegend 3 years ago
great cover..how much closer can you get.. i'll bet even Eddie today can' do it like he use to..
MOSKII58 4 years ago 2
Your right... with the technolgy and new pedals hes bette =-) You can never replace eddie... get over it
AssassinSteven 4 years ago
of course ain't nothin like the real thing..
although Eddie is def slowing down w/ age, were as someone like Jeff beck is getting better..
MOSKII58 4 years ago
Being a Van Halen enthusiast, I can definitely appreciate someone who not only does spot on covers, but improvises as well without stepping aside from the sound that made EVH the legend he is today.
Thumbs way the hell up bros! Good job!
caioneach 4 years ago
Hey check the best eruption cover on here and the kid is 22...youtube CesarHuesca
edhead5150 4 years ago
Russ fucking rules and that tone,damn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old EVH had the best guitar sound ever. "brown sound" rules
evolutionmb 4 years ago
Atomic Punks kick asss! Russ is a great guitarist and a great performer! He inspired me to pick up my guitar again. I believe he left the Punks to focus on his own material. Cool footage, thanks for posting.
Ednerd 4 years ago
i saw them at a county fair.
maximus50238 4 years ago
rumor has it he got hired by david lee roth to tour with him ... guess he got his "eddie" back ... but truth has it that his family life (wife and kids) comes first, he still goes on tour with "metal skool" a hair band tribute along side ralph ... cool show !
infokuzme 4 years ago
Dude needs a new wig.
hummarstra 4 years ago
Fuck. I thought I might be good.
cincyrocked 5 years ago
there are a lot of peole screaming out for "the reunion"... these guys should take advantage of the situation and tour the world with the only true vh tribute. other tributes like "bjorn again" (abba)make upwards of ten million a year... gotta get russ back in the band first. your right, NO ONE does ed like him
deadjailorrocknroll 5 years ago
I was going to say Al Estrada is better but then it got to around 4:30 and onwards so I wont.
12AX7power 5 years ago
sadly last time I saw them they had a new guitarist. He's not bad, but that edge and precision were missing.
pumasgoya 5 years ago
@pumasgoya he is in a new band called steel panther he is one of the nicest guys i have ever met also best guitarest alive in my oppinion
BLACKNWHITERECORDS 1 year ago
Man hes really really close but I never knew Van Halen had a mullet? lol
PIlotrcm 5 years ago
That's a WIG dude...a close Fair Warning 'doo' that Eddie had...mimic Valerie's hair
jcm8002204 5 years ago
way too much phase though
vanhalenkid 5 years ago
but did you like it overall? lol
pumasgoya 5 years ago
Jesus Christ he is on fire.
cooperfish 5 years ago
What does Jesus have to do with it? Do you think he would dig it too and just wanted to include him in on your observation?
KDub1963 5 years ago