From VHND:
http://www.vhnd.com/2011/07/13/van-halen-update-71311/
Van Halen Update 7/13/11
WEDNESDAY, 13 JULY 2011
The return of Van Halen draws near, but the details are still unclear. The Van Halen News Desk wades through all the rumors on the ‘net so you don’t have to! Here’s this week’s news/rumors on Van Halen:
1) ALBUM & TOUR RUMORS: Melodicrock.com reports that a “known and trusted source close to ground zero” says that Van Halen’s US tour will commence in NOVEMBER and that it is likely that the band will stay on the road thru the next Northern summer (mid-2012) with the tour taking in Asia, South America and Europe (watch for the band to possibly headline some festivals in Europe 2012). They also hear that the album is still being mixed and they are betting on the album dropping in October.
2) AND ANOTHER ONE’S HEARD IT! Morgan from the band Sevendust (who are all huge VH fans) has heard at least some of the unreleased Van Halen album and said, “It’s fucking killer. Eddie hasn’t sounded this good since Balance. Dave’s voice sounds great. Alex is absolutely bombastic.”
3) ENGINEER SAYS VAN HALEN IS ON FIRE: Producer/engineer Ross Hogarth recently spoke to Ultimate-Guitar.com about his work on the new Van Halen album; “The whole VAN HALEN record has been recorded and we’re all excited,” Hogarth said. “We have just started mixing the record. I’m really stoked about it, as it is the original band, Eddie [Van Halen, guitar] and Alex [Van Halen, drums] with Wolf [Eddie's son] playing bass, and David Lee Roth singing, it’s the killing side of VAN HALEN at the top of their game again with Diamond Dave, and the band on fire.”
4) OFFICIAL SITES UPDATED: The official websites for both Van Halen and David Lee Roth have finally been updated, but don’t get too excited–the only change is that they both show nothing but the following graphic promoting the band’s 5 Australia concerts in Sept & Oct:
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"I have a very belligerent enthusiasm or an enthusiastic belligerence. I’m an intellectual slut." - David Lee Roth
"We are part of the, not just the culture, but the geography. Van Halen music goes along with like fries with the burger." - David Lee Roth
And just for fun....a little Wolfie playing Bass Guitar:
Last edited by SunisinuS; 07-13-2011 at 10:59 PM. Reason: Effects are part of the future...and the past...don't let Keith take all the credit.
Can't Control your Future. Can't Control your Friends. The women start to hike their skirts up. I didn't have a clue. That is when I kinda learned how to smile a lot. One Two Three Fouir fun ter thehr fuur.
No "piped in " vocals there.....
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Yea hope the vocals are something that get better...think he can hit the notes...harmony needs for some people to be helped along... I had to get better at it...but....I think the new album will be fun...first time on record he gets to get trained. The Bass should not all be aping Eddie's shit....but...I think Dave is helping them become a band again. Wolfie is part of VH now. I think he helped.
Last edited by SunisinuS; 07-13-2011 at 11:17 PM. Reason: Don't get all MA on me. I think probably Wolfie has learned a lot from MA. Sobeleski. Probably like an uncle.
Dave, Dave, Dave......looking a bit foppish there bud. Hope he dials down his inner Nancy girl on the upcoming tour, kinda hard to watch.
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Finally something factual about VH has emerged... That is pure VH...Speaking of the Australian dates coming up, the guy in charge of the Soundwave Festival here in Oz (A.J.) that Van Halen will headline has voiced some frustration at dealing with the band over these dates. On his Twitter account (twitter.com/#!/iamnotshouting) the following two messages:
- "I must say, for one of the world's biggest bands, Van Halen are surrounded by idiots." and "2 months after announcement still can't get the dates on their site despite daily promises...".
"If you want to be a monk... you gotta cook a lot of rice...”
"Joey...do you like movies about gladiators?"
Joey, did you ever hang around a gymnasium?
I know, it's like you could hear him uttering any of those questions the way he is dressed and carrying on. All I'm saying is the way he prances on stage now is NOT like the Dave of old, a bit of a fey in that clip. I'm not trying to start a slap fight or anything. Dan, it's clear you would stand in front of Dave and take a bullet. But then you get a wee bit hissy, makes it seem like you would stand in front of dave as long as SOMETHING gets shot at you.
...or kneel in front of him. Your fierce loyalty is awe inspiring.
What kind of a gay name is "Heater"?
Seriously, that sucks harder than a funnel cloud coming northeast out of Wichita.
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Nice picture there FORD. Change it, unless, well, ...... That tornado joke, awesome you a funny fuck. does FORD stand for "FULL OF ROTH DICK"? I bet it does, the way you swoop in to cover Dave's back.....ahhh, unrequited love. Why do I think you own a jacket like Liberothie has? Watch your step FORD (full of Roth dick)!
Dave is a cool dude, always has been from day one. Even though he can take the rock star thing in any direction he wants to go in, on any given day he still can pull more pussy than all of us on this board and many others. Sammy on the other hand is a full blown cocktoid, nothing more needs to be said.
I actually thinks the Hagarita's are just gonna try and do whatever they can to drum up some type of hype for that upcoming version 2 abomination that chickenfoot is going to be releasing kinda in the same time as VH new record. They know that while Vh is playing to sold out arena's and such, Chickenshit will be playing to small clubs and loveboats.
That's a solid point. It can not be coincidence that although the Chickenfood album was slated for release sometime in September, once word came along that Van Halen might be releasing a single around July 4, all of a sudden the Chickenfarts are rush releasing a single two months early and doing interviews ahead of schedule. Talk about clinging to someone else's coattails.
Yes it is, can't do nothing about that, sorry.
All you have to do is look at The money made from vh last tour and then look at how much chickenshit made on their last tour.
End of discussion .
Just sayin'''............
My tickets in the mail yet?
When I fly out to LA on business from the midwest, I'm always amazed at the stripper talent on the local news shows.
- Eddie Van Halen was apparently prepared to tour again with no new album, reluctant to produce new songs. David Lee Roth and especially Wolfgang Van Halen wanted to record new tracks. Wolfgang Van Halen finally convinced his father that he didn't want to go out on tour to replace Michael Anthony, with no new material and without David Lee Roth's input.
- It is suggested that the music was the main thing in EVH's mind and David Lee Roth was asked only to contribute lyrics.
Man, this feels accurate. I mean, the new album kicks ass, but there are only 5 new songs on it. Sounds like they took the 4-5 songs from the 2000 sessions and put the old demos together and came up with this album.
Things don't look good for getting another album out of these guys.
What is sad is that this band looks like it is being held together by Wolfie and Dave. Al and Ed are there only to get paid.
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