News : Alex and Eddie Van Halen’s last song to be shared in audiobook version of drummer’s memoir

The last song that Alex and Eddie Van Halen ever wrote together will be included in the audiobook version of Alex’s new memoir Brothers.

Alex was the drummer and co-founder of Californian hard rock legends Van Halen, who he formed in 1972 with his younger brother, lead guitarist Eddie.

The drummer has been largely absent from the public eye since the death of Eddie in 2020 at the age of 65, but is preparing to release his memoir on October 22 via HarperCollins – pre-order your copy here.

And now it has been revealed that the audiobook version of the book will feature a special treat for Van Halen fans: as Alex narrates his story, it will be soundtracked by ‘Unfinished’, the final track he and Eddie wrote together.

Speaking about the motivation behind writing Brothers, Alex has said: “This is my tribute to my brother; my way of saying goodbye. Ed, I love you and miss you. When I see you again, I’m gonna kick your ass!”

“I was with him from day one,” the drummer has said. “We shared the experience of coming to this country and figuring out how to fit in. We shared a record player, an 800-square-foot house, a mom and dad, and a work ethic.”

“Later, we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming famous, of becoming fathers and uncles, and of spending more hours in the studio than I’ve spent doing anything else in this life. We shared a depth of understanding that most people can only hope to achieve in a lifetime.”

Van Halen disbanded in 2020 following Eddie’s death. They released 12 albums in the period from their 1977 signing to 2020 and Alex and Eddie were the two constant members of the band throughout their career.

Earlier this year, Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong recalled meeting Eddie, saying he “started crying” when they met backstage.