Michael Anthony: "The other half is BETTER than Van Halen..."

[WARF]

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official blog:

"First of all, I'd like to wish everyone a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Be safe out there.

"A lot has been happening since I last posted.

"First, I'll start with the two shows [with Sammy Hagar] the other week that I missed. Management booked these two shows (Gibson Amphitheatre, Soboba Casino) without my knowledge after the tour, and failed to let me in on it!! I was pretty pissed, as months before I had booked a getaway for that same weekend for my wife's birthday, and I would not have gained any points with her if I was to bail!! (All you married guys out there know what I'm saying.) Anyway, I told Sam's management to keep me in the loop in the future so this doesn't happen again!

"Cabo for Sam's B-Day bash was probably one of the best so far, and I'll post some pics for everyone to check out. I also jammed with my buddies THE ATOMIC PUNKS [VAN HALEN cover band] last week at a corporate party for Yahoo! What a blast!!! I got to play some of the early VH that I haven't played in a loooong time!! 'Hot For Teacher' ROCKED!!!! Thank you Ralph, Joe, Scott, and Lance for inviting me to come out and hang...I think there are some pics of the show out there, but I will also post some up for ya.

"Last but certainly not least, it looks like I'll be trading my snowboard this New Year's for flip flops, as I will be joing Sammy down in Cabo for some sun and jammin' at the Cabo Wabo. I'm usually in the snow for the holidays, so this will be quite a change. We'll be playing on New Year's Eve, and if I recover, a few more times. Check out Sammy's website for the dates."

Michael Anthony recently completed a tour with Sammy Hagar as THE OTHER HALF. In addition to Anthony and Hagar, THE OTHER HALF includes WABORITAS guitarist Vic Johnson and drummer David Lauser. Hagar recently told Launch that Michael Anthony has been liberated by this move, and he also said THE OTHER HALF is better than VAN HALEN right now. "He's kinda been chopped up over the years, you know, so now we took all those pieces that have been chopped up from different tours and put 'em all together, and he does this awesome bass solo," Sammy said. "And then we bust into about 10-12 VAN HALEN songs. For the hardcores that gotta have it, we're gonna give you THE OTHER HALF's version, which is basically closer to the record than (laughs) what the last VAN HALEN tour was, unfortunately."

[Vinnie Velvet]

Mike should take Sam's dick out of his mouth, down a bottle of JD and head back to 5150.

Van HALEN is your home Mike -- don't fucking let Hagar brainwash you any further.

[WARF]

Two things I'd like to point out about the interview.

1) He's trading in the snowboard for flip flops for the summer. (Meaning he's gonna be in cabo for awhile.)

2) He's trash talking Van Halen

Not a good sign for a reunion tour.

[Vinnie Velvet]

Originally posted by WARF
Two things I'd like to point out about the interview.

1) He's trading in the snowboard for flip flops for the summer. (Meaning he's gonna be in cabo for awhile.)

2) He's trash talking Van Halen

Not a good sign for a reunion tour.

No, its not good.

But its maybe an indication he hasn't heard from Eddie. Not yet anyway.

I'll say this: MA would be a fucking retard if he turned down a CVH Reunion tour (or album perhaps).

[WARF]

Rumors are reporting this is strictly a nostalgia tour.

I want new material also!

[Nickdfresh]

You know, "the other half" IS BETTER than Van Failin!!

[Vinnie Velvet]

Originally posted by WARF
Rumors are reporting this is strictly a nostalgia tour.

I want new material also!

Getting new material may not be a stretch.

That may actually happen.

Ed has never toured without having SOME new music to play live.

[bru87tr]

Mike is done.

no way ed lets him in on the tour with him haning with sam and sam still spitting bullshit.

[Dr. Love]

Re: Michael Anthony: "The other half is BETTER than Van Halen..."

Originally posted by WARF
Hagar recently told Launch that Michael Anthony has been liberated by this move, and he also said THE OTHER HALF is better than VAN HALEN right now. "He's kinda been chopped up over the years, you know, so now we took all those pieces that have been chopped up from different tours and put 'em all together, and he does this awesome bass solo," Sammy said. "And then we bust into about 10-12 VAN HALEN songs. For the hardcores that gotta have it, we're gonna give you THE OTHER HALF's version, which is basically closer to the record than (laughs) what the last VAN HALEN tour was, unfortunately."

Reading 4tw. Hagar is trash talking, not Anthony.

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by WARF
Rumors are reporting this is strictly a nostalgia tour.

I want new material also!

Personally Id rather a new loaded album than a half hearted tour. I think people will have high expectations for Dave when in reality, a WORLD tour would prolly kill him. (same with Ed) At least with an album, we'd get some decent songs, structured to the older "brown sound" rather than Dave trying to sing some of the higher notes, we ALL know he just cant do anymore.

I wont see them on tour, but I'll buy the DVD, album and a few t shirts!

[ELVIS]

Originally posted by Big Troubles
when in reality, a WORLD tour would prolly kill him.

Why would you say that ??

[Big Troubles]

I just think that maybe partly due to the high expectations that will be put on him, thus making him give more than what he's got physically and mentally, a WORLD tour may not be the best choice.

Id start with the US. Then a select few dates in canada. Then Europe if they are still together...then Japan if they can still breathe. Then Austrailia if they are able to walk....

There has been a few embarassing moments for both Dave and Ed...Id hate to see another.

[Big Troubles]

BTW, Hi Elvis! are we friends again?

[Panamark]

They should rename themselves "The Half Turds"

Van Hagar was the complete piece of shit..

Would be a more accurate name..

[Big Troubles]

The thing I dont get is that Sammy has gone on record saying "Dave should put out new stuff and stop playing Van Halen material" and yet "The Other Half" play 20 plus songs of classic VH? Oh ok Sam....
I guess Sam should stop singing Cant Drive 55, Give to Live, Red, 21st Century Man, Rock Candy and Heavy Metal then...