RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS  have released a new song called “Eddie,” inspired by legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen.

Rather than the explosive bombast of VAN HALEN, the band appears to stick to its own signature sound.

Anthony Kiedis delivers vocals that clearly reference the departed guitar god.

“Sailing the Sunset Strip, I’m a bit of a king / Granny would take a trip, I’ll be bending the strings / Got hammers in both my hands, such a delicate touch / They say I’m from Amsterdam, does that make me Dutch?”

The song will be featured on the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS’ upcoming album Return of the Dream Canteen, set to be released 14 October.