LL Cool J has confirmed that Eddie Van Halen is among the guests set to appear on his forthcoming album, 'Authentic.'

Fan site the Van Halen News Desk reports the rapper revealed the news at his SXSW concert Thursday night in Austin, TX.

The site confirms the guitarist will appear on one track on 'Authentic,' which will be released April 30.

'Authentic' is LL’s 13th studio album and first in five years.

Eddie has made guest appearances on projects throughout his career, including records by Michael Jackson, Roger Waters, Steve Lukather, Dweezil Zappa, Thomas Dolby and Nicolette Larson.

As for Van Halen, the group is set to play a handful of concerts this year, with dates in Australia, Japan and a single US show set for July.

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