The next album

[DLR Bridge]

I think we're getting way ahead of ourselve with talk of a new record...especially since we're still in the infant stages of absorbing ADKOT.

I don't think we're going to see another one, but I hope I'm wrong.

I think what we WILL see in years to come is the opening of the vaults, multiple box sets, DVD's, etc.....

What kind of deal do they have exactly? Is it short term? Multiple releases? Does it include the possibility to release "vault" items? It is, ofcoarse, way too early to have this discussion, but I just can't imagine that this album and tour is one big going away party. I can see less touring in their future, but to stop making music after this makes no sense. Cheap Trick (my go-to barometer) has a few years on them and they ain't bagging it. I agree that we need to soak up and enjoy this moment, cause who knows what the future holds, especially with these guys, but there is no way, in my opinion, a chance that this band will just walk away after this.

[Glitter Tot]

Anything is possible in Halenville though. For the next album I wouldn't be surprised to see Mikey back on bass, Wolfie on drums, Jimmy Barnes on vocals and Eddie somewhere between rehab and the moon. But I certainly don't wish that upon the band. Yeah, ADKOT is the perfect swan song.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Speculating=fun

Sure it is, but when you've been through all of the trials and tribulations of this band the way we have, you learn to take it one day at a time, no pun intended... :D

[Jérôme Frenchise]

If they ever record another one, I think it would be less tight than ADKOT, as the latter is tight as "Fair Warning' is for example,
so the next one would probably be more "loose", like "Diver Down" if I can compare...

Well, who knows, really?

But ADKOT is so well filled, bulit and recorded that it would be a challenge to release another one that could tally it.

[ZahZoo]

This is getting a bit ahead of things...

I disagree on the next outing being much more mellow. One simple factor... Wolfgang. That boy seems to have lit his daddy's ass on fire as well.

He's the fuckin Luke Skywalker of Van Halen... A New Hope... already seems to have turned Darth Eddie from the dark side... and shut up already I know how damn silly that sounds!!

[Golden AWe]

The sad thing will happen...no matter how we praise the grate kid, Wolfgang and MA change places...the new Hagar band will be called WOLFSHIT

This is getting a bit ahead of things...

I disagree on the next outing being much more mellow. One simple factor... Wolfgang. That boy seems to have lit his daddy's ass on fire as well.

He's the fuckin Luke Skywalker of Van Halen... A New Hope... already seems to have turned Darth Eddie from the dark side... and shut up already I know how damn silly that sounds!!

it's ok as long as VH keeps closer to Empire Strikes Back than Episode 1

[VanHalenI]

A follow up it's literally innevitable. And if Ed wants to make the best move of his business career... he'll open the vault with TONS of footage unrelased... come on who wouldn't love to see Oakland '81? Or listen to Van Halen's follow up album with Cherone? there's definetely an album coming up. But I believe Ed needs to sell the unreleased shit first, and THEN (in 2 years or so) release a new album! (hoping they add We Die Bold).

[NATEDOG001976]

How 'bout country ??

I don't think that would work. Can't see Eddie playing country.

[ThrillsNSpills]

The album's been out a week and people are spinning their wheels on the next album?

All due respect but I haven't seen bull like this since people were saying after the last tour they'd continue the momentum by rushing into the studio to make an album. After being road-burnt with 90 mil payday they'll rush right into the studio for the fans?
And Ed can't play country? Ever hear finish what you started? was that a rock song?

Album's been out a week.

And isn't the money on the road and not in recorded music? Internet's a mixed blessing. cheers all

[DLR Bridge]

The album's been out a week and people are spinning their wheels on the next album?

All due respect but I haven't seen bull like this since people were saying after the last tour they'd continue the momentum by rushing into the studio to make an album. After being road-burnt with 90 mil payday they'll rush right into the studio for the fans?
And Ed can't play country? Ever hear finish what you started? was that a rock song?

Album's been out a week.

And isn't the money on the road and not in recorded music? Internet's a mixed blessing. cheers all

Whoa!! Take the lightbulb outta your mouth and take a deep breath!! This place is a conversation playground for day dreamers. Someone asked a question. Some folks, present party included, threw a guess/wish answer out there for FUN. This place is way more FUN than other VH related sites. Let's keep it that way, hmmm?

[ThrillsNSpills]

I'm happy Bridge. I'm still floating from how great this album is.
If they do another I hope it's a booming as this one is, but I have the feeling I won't get sick of this disc for a long time.

I think we have a lot to get through before we get to the next one if it happens.
If it does I hope it's from ideas none of us have heard before just to silence the people that have to put this album down because they heard parts of it before.
As for the lightbulb, it stays.

[DLR Bridge]

I'm happy Bridge. I'm still floating from how great this album is.
If they do another I hope it's a booming as this one is, but I have the feeling I won't get sick of this disc for a long time.

I think we have a lot to get through before we get to the next one if it happens.
If it does I hope it's from ideas none of us have heard before just to silence the people that have to put this album down because they heard parts of it before.
As for the lightbulb, it stays.

Rock on! Hey, did you see my post from a week ago (no idea where I wrote it) that my 2 year old girl sits on my lap at the computer and insists I find the "light bulb man"? Good times.

[ThrillsNSpills]

Lol. No I missed it but I just hope the flashing light doesn't give anyone a seizure.
Never underestimate the power of Fester.

[Carmine]

Wolfgang. That boy seems to have lit his daddy's ass on fire as well.

He's the fuckin Luke Skywalker of Van Halen... A New Hope... already seems to have turned Darth Eddie from the dark side... and shut up already I know how damn silly that sounds!!

Actually, Zahz...it makes perfect sense.


(or perhaps it's just my inner Bueno Bob coming out)

[nitroDave23]

ADKOT is so damn good, I mean it'd be the perfect "last" album should they decided not to do another,

Go out on top ya know?

Would love another,but would be alright if they stopped.