Eddie Trunk Back Pedaling

[Sensible Shoes]

Un-lock! Un-lock!

[perrin29]

Glad to see he milked his connections to get his ass into a show that many would've cut a limb off to get into. Then Mr. Big Shot spouts off with his "less than impressed" comment. I like the music he plays but I listen to him ramble sometimes and he can be such an ass-clown.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I'm not going to unlock that one, I'll make a new thread....

Very soon....

[sonrisa salvaje]

I think Trunk is cool and i look forward to his satelite radio show every week. If not for his show, i couldn't have given a shout out to The Roth Army. The few times i have called and been on the air, he treated me nice and was respectful. One time i even talked with him and Mike Piazza about Accept. I don't agree with a lot of his opinions especially when it comes to Hagar, but i love the fact that he interviews bands of our genre, a lot of which wouldn't have a vehicle to be heard otherwise. Say what you want about his support of Hagar, Kiss and UFO. However, don't forget that he held Dio on high and continues to promote the shit of the likes of Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. I loved the 80's and most of the hard rock that was created therein. Where else am i going to find out what is new with Crue and Ratt, have Halford call in and bullshit for awhile, and get killer tunes along the way? Lastly, he was talking about Tattoo and not passing judgement based on that track alone. That is no different than all of the people around here that talk about how they love 1984 except for hating Jump.

[guwapo_rocker]

I like the music he plays but I listen to him ramble sometimes and he can be such an ass-clown.

I think you took a wrong turn somewhere around Halifax.

Wait, are you referring to Hagar or Trunk?

[TAKIN WHISKEY]

Un-lock! Un-lock!

Heineken in hand!

[Sensible Shoes]

New Thread! New Thread!

[clarathecarrot]

Are there really people here who wonder how or why Trunk got to go to The Wha? show..?

Maybe because he is the host of the leading televised Music / Rock and Roll talk show going right now.

Or is it the only talk show about Rock and Roll ?

Should they have sent some more of The RA members,.. well, Hell Yeah! they should have..but all this -why Trunk?- just sounds stupid.

Maybe due to Trunks comments about VH and negativity, gave DDE and The Van Halen Machines, the oportunity to live review thier new tune and sound in front of what no-one would call a stacked deck of fans or editorial music writers.

I like Florentine better anyway...so there.

[ELVIS]

Trunk is a fucking no-talent douchebag who is even more embarrassing than Hagar when talking about Van Halen or rock music in general!

Yeah, I'M TALKING ABOUT YOU, Eddie FUCKINGDOUCHEBAG Trunk...

I know you read this website...

GO FUCK YOURSELF !!

You're an embarrassment to the hard rock community...

And that goes for your little dog sidekick, too...

[TAKIN WHISKEY]

Are we there yet? Half a Heineken in hand.

[RedZoneD25]

Eddie Trunk is a fanboy, no question, but hardly pisses me off as much as the assclown with the sideburns on TMS, I forgot his name. What a joke.

[clarathecarrot]

..Ha!

[sonrisa salvaje]

Trunk is a fucking no-talent douchebag who is even more embarrassing than Hagar when talking about Van Halen or rock music in general!

Yeah, I'M TALKING ABOUT YOU, Eddie FUCKINGDOUCHEBAG Trunk...

I know you read this website...

GO FUCK YOURSELF !!

You're an embarrassment to the hard rock community...

And that goes for your little dog sidekick, too...

Settle down over there coon ass.

[Dan]

Eddie Trunk is a fanboy, no question, but hardly pisses me off as much as the assclown with the sideburns on TMS, I forgot his name. What a joke.

You Got A Problem With My Side-Burns?

[philouze]

You Got A Problem With My Side-Burns?

Tora! Tora! Tora!! Jamieson's in control !!!

[Mr Walker]

Maybe if Eddie read Dave's book it would be easier for him to 'get' Dave... he obviously doesn't.

[vanhalen1r2]

Who the fuck has been "inspired" by Van HAGAR and Hagar in general?

I've only seen one admit it, and it was the frontman from Tesla claiming he won a slot in the band by singing "You're love is driving me crazy".

Classic Van Halen? Every fucking hairband ever, plus Smashing Pumpkins, Pantera, Alice In Chains, L7, (FORD claims Nirvana..cannot confirm nor deny) Green Day, Living Colour. oh..forgot..in the "All My Life" video for Foo Fighters, they're actually playing "Panama"

The whole crowd including CHRIS ROCK didn't go apeshit over the 04 reunion did they? No, because Roth led Van Halen was fucking awesome. Van HAGAR is the fucking 80's version of Nickelback with a better guitarist.

Nailed it ! Van Gaygar sucked ass.

[JenniferM]

Oh my GOD that video irritates the SHIT out of me!!

JenniferM

Best part?

Trunk is gonna HAVE to eat his words if this VH release has any legs....it'll outsell ANY of the Spammy era.....

Having DAVID LEE ROTH fronting the von Halen bros right right in front of your face would cause any Ghey van haggis fan to go straight.............

Trunk is gonna see the light.....

remember that PIECE OF SHIT video they shot for DREAMS in a club way back in the day? PLaying it off like it was CLASSIC VAN HALENish???

Tomorrow will BURY THAT SHIT for once and for all!!!

[sadaist]

I don't mind Trunk getting one, I mean he is a music journalist....

But I'd like to know how the Asian fucker got in there....

At least the Asian guy was in the fucking moment. Yeah, irritating as a splinter from a cheap chopstick (fuck you Panda Express!) but holy motherfuck was the little dude having some fun. Gotta love it.

Trunk goes & is "less than impressed". Compared to an Army member who goes & says the band looked kinda fuzzy through all the tears of joy that were streaming and can't talk for a week after due to losing their voice.

Big difference.


Fuck Eddie Trunk. I don't like the guy & never have. Fucking know-it-all who doesn't really.

[Unchainme]

Oh my GOD that video irritates the SHIT out of me!!

JenniferM

again, I always wondered if they were on the impression that maybe, just maybe dave was coming back into the band for a set? .

[gbranton]

Who the fuck has been "inspired" by Van HAGAR and Hagar in general?

I've only seen one admit it, and it was the frontman from Tesla claiming he won a slot in the band by singing "You're love is driving me crazy".

That story was in the liner notes for their "Reel To Real" album, but the story was that Jeff Keith "won a vocal contest singing a Sammy Hagar song just days before joining the band". He was leaving the band Troubleshooter, which he was in with his brother, to form City Kidd with Frank, Brian, Tommy and Troy in 1984, which was later renamed Tesla.

[JenniferM]

[Terry]

Are there really people here who wonder how or why Trunk got to go to The Wha? show..?

Maybe because he is the host of the leading televised Music / Rock and Roll talk show going right now.

Or is it the only talk show about Rock and Roll ?

Should they have sent some more of The RA members,.. well, Hell Yeah! they should have..but all this -why Trunk?- just sounds stupid.

Maybe due to Trunks comments about VH and negativity, gave DDE and The Van Halen Machines, the oportunity to live review thier new tune and sound in front of what no-one would call a stacked deck of fans or editorial music writers.

I like Florentine better anyway...so there.

Meh.

This version doesn't need the Eddie Trunk / That Metal Show stamp of approval any more than they did four years ago.

Trunk can dislike the new album all he likes and can have Mike Anthony and Sam Hagar on TMS every other week; Chickenfoot ain't gonna move any albums or fill any halls even close to what Van Halen 2012 will.

[JenniferM]

JeffVanHalen.jpg

I am so glad there are so many truly dedicated fans here!

I am hoping that the receipt totals for this tour will show all those talking heads out there that they have been talking out of their collective ases!!

[gbranton]

I am hoping that the receipt totals for this tour will show all those talking heads out there that they have been talking out of their collective ases!!

They did $93M last time out but I don't think surpassing that will be a problem. The 2007 tour didn't have NEAR the publicity OR a new album to go with it.

[philouze]

That "IT AIN'T VH W/O DLR" T-shirt is probably the one I wear the most when I get to be in public places.
Trunk's most wore t-shirt (with sweat & food stains, smell and all) is a White Castle one.

[JenniferM]

He wore it a gig at the high school and it was a big hit! He's just about to wear it out

That "IT AIN'T VH W/O DLR" T-shirt is probably the one I wear the most when I get to be in public places.
Trunk's most wore t-shirt (with sweat & food stains, smell and all) is a White Castle one.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Trunk gives mad props....

EddieTrunk So finally listened to all of new VH. As you know I was holding off commenting until I heard full CD because I was not loving Tattoo...
Tue, Feb 07 18:48:08 from Twitter for iPhone

EddieTrunk I can honestly say Im shocked @ how good it is! Heavy, no keys, no ballads, prod is very live, songs kick ass, & king EVH is back ruling!
Tue, Feb 07 18:50:45 from Twitter for iPhone

EddieTrunk Some songs are much better than others but reminds me at times of Woman & Children which is an all time favorite. Suspect it will grow more
Tue, Feb 07 18:52:08 from Twitter for iPhone

EddieTrunk I still miss Michael Anthony but its way better and heavier than I ever would have thought, especially with Tattoo leading the way!
Tue, Feb 07 18:53:09 from Twitter for iPhone

[Big Fat Sammy]

Haha! Damn right.

[Unchainme]

I don't miss michael anthony.

And of course there's no "Ballads", that's what the REAL Van Halen is about!

[fifth element]

Listen to those '82-'84 Lisa Robinson interviews with Dave and it's like a boxing match ---- Lisa isn't afraid to call out Dave on what she perceives as bullshit, and Dave vigorously defends his statements.

That's how a REAL rock interview is supposed to be conducted. No compromise of your core values.

When I watch this Eddie Trunk interview ---- all I see is cowardice and apologism for a very mediocre musical artist.

sad, isn't it?

have enjoyed many of the interviews w/ Dave...love the way his mind works...(watching him on a live interview is like watching a piece of art in progress)

Sammy.....bleh. same stuff every darned time he opens his mouth

[fifth element]

Trunk gives mad props....

EddieTrunk So finally listened to all of new VH. As you know I was holding off commenting until I heard full CD because I was not loving Tattoo...
Tue, Feb 07 18:48:08 from Twitter for iPhone

EddieTrunk I can honestly say Im shocked @ how good it is! Heavy, no keys, no ballads, prod is very live, songs kick ass, & king EVH is back ruling!
Tue, Feb 07 18:50:45 from Twitter for iPhone

EddieTrunk Some songs are much better than others but reminds me at times of Woman & Children which is an all time favorite. Suspect it will grow more
Tue, Feb 07 18:52:08 from Twitter for iPhone

EddieTrunk I still miss Michael Anthony but its way better and heavier than I ever would have thought, especially with Tattoo leading the way!
Tue, Feb 07 18:53:09 from Twitter for iPhone

THAT'S more LIKE it!

although, like Unchainme, I'm not missing Michael Anthony. Wolfgang fucking ROCKS!

[Jetstream]

I do not miss Michael Anthony because these songs are not built on constant harmonies to support the songs, these are more gang vocal oriented and get the hell out of my way songs which is a welcome change from the dreaded ballads of the Hagritte years.

[Angel]

I'm not missing Mike... WOLF KICKS MAJOR ASS! As for interviewers, damn I would love to see George Strombopolous have a sit-down interview with Dave.

[perrin29]

Got to be honest I don't miss Anthony. As cool as it would be to have the original four but I don't think his participation isn't essential. DLR, Eddie & Al are the Van Halen sound. Besides, Wolf is really holding it down live singing and playing his ass off. VH is all over the media and they deserve all the praises cause they made a kick ass f'n record!

[sadaist]

The only one missing Michael Anthony right about now is Michael Anthony.

[Mr Walker]

EddieTrunk I still miss Michael Anthony

Is he for real? That's like saying you miss the fat off a steak.

[Jetstream]

Let's translate Trunk's recent tweet on the album, what he is actually saying is this, "I do not know a damn thing about what comprises a good rock lp, so I will wait and see what others think and which side of the fence would be the best to kiss some ass on."

[ELVIS]

The only thing that suprises me is that people are intrested what Trunk thinks...

He's like Hagar but not even in a band...

[Vinnie Velvet]

The only thing that suprises me is that people are intrested what Trunk thinks...

He's like Hagar but not even in a band...

I agree.

Trunk is a cunt.

Fuck him.


......oh and that was directed to Trunk, Elvis. Not you. LOL.