Great stuff . I get the feeling you like E VH.
I would never try to one up you, as it is all about what you like, but here is a quote from E VH.
"Holdsworth is the best in my book. He is fantastic. I love him. What I can do with two hands he can do with one."
Spoken like a true, modest, friend. I appreciate someone that can give credit for someone else's inspiration. Of course you still have to have skill, which he obviously does, and he also went in a different direction which made him rich and famous, unlike Holdsworth. Just a nice tribute to A H.
Both totally different music's for sure and both very talented musicians.
If you like Van Halen you should look into Greg Howe. They are pretty similar and I am sure Mr. Howe gained a lot of influence from E VH who came before him.