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This Van Halen guitar backing track will let you play along to ‘The Trouble With Never'. This rock guitar backing track is the best way to practise Eddie Van Halen's guitar riffs and licks.

The Trouble With Never Guitar Lesson

Join shred maestro Andy James as he dives into the hard-hitting riff fest that is “The Trouble With Never” by Van Halen. Originally appearing on the A Different Kind of Truth album, this track is a modern showcase of Eddie Van Halen’s relentless creativity—filled with rhythmic twists, scorching leads, and signature phrasing. In this full breakdown tutorial, Andy James guides you through every nuance of the track with his trademark clarity and precision. Expect detailed explanations of Eddie’s syncopated riffs, wide-interval licks, and use of whammy bar flair—plus insight into tone shaping and phrasing to capture that unmistakable EVH sound. Whether you're working on right-hand timing, tapped harmonics, or building fretboard fluency, Andy gives you the tools and techniques to not only play the song but truly understand what makes it tick. Ideal for intermediate to advanced players looking to dig deep into Van Halen’s late-era magic—with one of the UK’s top shredders as your guide. Includes: Full performance & note-for-note breakdown Gear talk & tone tips Slow tempo sections for tricky passages