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Deberg_1990 · 08-09-2010, 09:17 PM

Nice....now all we need is for Axl and Slash to kiss and makeup.

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/sto...dministration/

The news that Van Halen is recording its first studio album in twelve years with original lead singer David Lee Roth may have fans wanting to, well, jump. It has certainly been a long wait since 1998's "Van Halen III." Speculation of a recorded reunion has been thrown around since 2008, when Van Halen completed a successful reunion tour that featured original frontman David Lee Roth with the band for the first time since the 1984 Tour (plus a brief appearance at the 1996 MTV Music Awards)..

That much-anticipated new album has now been confirmed: Guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, released a statement saying, "[Van Halen] is currently in the studio recording an album with Roth that is due for release in 2011.".

If that wasn't enough good news for VH fans, the new album is expected to be accompanied by a world tour..

Some fans, however, may still be disappointed considering that a full reunion of the original lineup remains so elusive. .

It's been a tumultuous partnership, to say the least, for Van Halen and Roth over the years. It's a relationship that has left fans with a sense of frustration that continues today. The history of the band plays out almost as a bad soap opera. It started in 1985 when, after 13 years, clashing egos led to the departure of Roth -- who went on to a semi-successful solo career -- and the beginning of a new era for Van Halen: new lead singer Sammy Hagar..

The band continued to flourish with Hagar as the lead - a rare feat for a band to lose such a key member and retain its relevance -- with some fans even preferring the more rocking style of Hagar over the flamboyant glam act of David Lee Roth. In 1996, Roth returned to record two songs with Van Halen for a greatest hits compilation. He was soon replaced (again), this time by former Extreme lead singer Gary Cherone, who lasted all of one album, Van Halen's last. (The band did reunite with Hagar for a 2003 tour.).

When David Lee Roth returned to Van Halen for his first full tour since the "1984" album, fans were joyous to finally see a reunion of the four original members. Well, like pretty much everything else involving the band, nothing's ever easy - the full reunion never happened. As David Lee Roth returned, longtime bassist Michael Anthony was passed over in favor of Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang. Wolfgang will be the bassist on the new album as well. Anthony is currently the bassist for Chickenfoot, whose lead singer is, of course, Sammy Hagar

Demonpenz · 08-09-2010, 10:11 PM

I pulled a hamstring doing scissor kick in 6th grade

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-09-2010, 10:16 PM

I'll believe it when I hear it.

I'm not stating that it's not going to happen, but I've certainly been hearing that it's the same old shit: Eddie gets frustrated with Dave, walks out, etc.

They're like oil and vinegar but they do make a great dressing.

I hope it happens but I'm skeptical. Although with a sober Eddie, they have a better chance of completing the record than with the drunk buttwipe Eddie.

shitgoose · 08-09-2010, 10:16 PM

**** van halen. my hatred for them runs far deeper than my hatred for the kicker who shall not be named.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-09-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shitgoose

**** van halen. my hatred for them runs far deeper than my hatred for the kicker who shall not be named.

Aww, did David Lee Roth **** your mom?

shitgoose · 08-09-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Aww, did David Lee Roth **** your mom?

not even close dane mccloud. not even

Ebolapox · 08-09-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I'll believe it when I hear it.

I'm not stating that it's not going to happen, but I've certainly been hearing that it's the same old shit: Eddie gets frustrated with Dave, walks out, etc.

They're like oil and vinegar but they do make a great dressing.

I hope it happens but I'm skeptical. Although with a sober Eddie, they have a better chance of completing the record than with the drunk buttwipe Eddie.

JUST the poster to pique my memory. what was up with the nontechnical breakup of GNR? was it axl being a dick, or was it other, extenuating circumstances?

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-09-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

JUST the poster to pique my memory. what was up with the nontechnical breakup of GNR? was it axl being a dick, or was it other, extenuating circumstances?

It wasn't so much as Axl's fault as it was the entire band's fault.

They were ALL using very heavily (and by using, I mean heroin). They couldn't keep their shit straight from one day to the next. Matt was always at odds with Axl, Izzy bailed (who IMO, WAS GNR) and Slash & Duff didn't give a **** anymore.

Same shit happened with Velvet Revolver. Slash fell off the wagon but since he, Matt and Duff were tight, it all became Weiland's fault. Now that he's clean again, he's taking responsibility for the breakup and he and Weiland are "friends" again.

Duff was so totally ****ed up in the 80's and early 90's, so I'm surprised he's the one that's best the most active. The dude is completely clean and has been forever it seems. He's in great shape, write a column in the Seattle Times about music and just joined Jane's Addiction.

Axl's last "GNR" album is pretty much all him. It's where he wanted to go musically. Izzy, Slash & Duff couldn't have been a part of that sound, so the breakup was inevitable.

But to answer your question, Axl is not different than Tyler or Plant or Cornell or Staley or Delp or any number of "lead" singers. They all suffer from the same thing:

LSD.

Lead Singer's Disease.

Aries Walker · 08-09-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Lead Singer's Disease.

Why I Like Iron Maiden, Exhibit A. Bruce Dickinson, still going strong.

Ebolapox · 08-09-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

It wasn't so much as Axl's fault as it was the entire band's fault.

They were ALL using very heavily (and by using, I mean heroin). They couldn't keep their shit straight from one day to the next. Matt was always at odds with Axl, Izzy bailed (who IMO, WAS GNR) and Slash & Duff didn't give a **** anymore.

Same shit happened with Velvet Revolver. Slash fell off the wagon but since he, Matt and Duff were tight, it all became Weiland's fault. Now that he's clean again, he's taking responsibility for the breakup and he and Weiland are "friends" again.

Duff was so totally ****ed up in the 80's and early 90's, so I'm surprised he's the one that's best the most active. The dude is completely clean and has been forever it seems. He's in great shape, write a column in the Seattle Times about music and just joined Jane's Addiction.

Axl's last "GNR" album is pretty much all him. It's where he wanted to go musically. Izzy, Slash & Duff couldn't have been a part of that sound, so the breakup was inevitable.

But to answer your question, Axl is not different than Tyler or Plant or Cornell or Staley or Delp or any number of "lead" singers. They all suffer from the same thing:

LSD.

Lead Singer's Disease.

sweet, thanks. I know I've also heard that axl had really gotten into some trouble with the record company over a TON of expenses in the making of chinese democracy. apparently he blew a TON of money on an old gibson les paul (renting it at something like 100k a month, for literally a few years--and it just sat there unused for months on end) just because it had the tone he wanted.

Ebolapox · 08-09-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Aries Walker

Why I Like Iron Maiden, Exhibit A. Bruce Dickinson, still going strong.

yes, THE bruce dickinson. he puts his pants on one leg at a time, just like you. except when his pants ARE on, he makes gold records.

Frazod · 08-09-2010, 10:51 PM

They lost me after kicking Sammy and Mike to the curb and releasing that sick abortion of an album with Gary Cherone. No interest in anything Eddie or Dave do again, whether it's together or not.

**007** · 08-09-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

They lost me after kicking Sammy and Mike to the curb and releasing that sick abortion of an album with Gary Cherone. No interest in anything Eddie or Dave do again, whether it's together or not.

You would have thought that Eddie was sitting on a toilet when he penned the songs for that album. Oh, wait!!! He was.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-09-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

sweet, thanks. I know I've also heard that axl had really gotten into some trouble with the record company over a TON of expenses in the making of chinese democracy. apparently he blew a TON of money on an old gibson les paul (renting it at something like 100k a month, for literally a few years--and it just sat there unused for months on end) just because it had the tone he wanted.

That may make for a good story but it's not true. I know plenty of folks over at Geffen (now Uni) and if that had been true, people would have been blabbing about it Happy Hour.

But, he did spend about $12 million on the making of "Chinese Democracy" and believe it or not, the label made their money back and then some.

Oh, and then there's "A Perfect Circle".

**jAZ** · 08-10-2010, 12:22 AM

25 years too late to matter.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-10-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

25 years too late to matter.

No

08-09-2010, 09:17 PM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Van Halen to release new Album with Roth as frontman Nice....now all we need is for Axl and Slash to kiss and makeup. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/sto...dministration/ The news that Van Halen is recording its first studio album in twelve years with original lead singer David Lee Roth may have fans wanting to, well, jump. It has certainly been a long wait since 1998's "Van Halen III." Speculation of a recorded reunion has been thrown around since 2008, when Van Halen completed a successful reunion tour that featured original frontman David Lee Roth with the band for the first time since the 1984 Tour (plus a brief appearance at the 1996 MTV Music Awards).. That much-anticipated new album has now been confirmed: Guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, released a statement saying, "[Van Halen] is currently in the studio recording an album with Roth that is due for release in 2011.". If that wasn't enough good news for VH fans, the new album is expected to be accompanied by a world tour.. Some fans, however, may still be disappointed considering that a full reunion of the original lineup remains so elusive. . It's been a tumultuous partnership, to say the least, for Van Halen and Roth over the years. It's a relationship that has left fans with a sense of frustration that continues today. The history of the band plays out almost as a bad soap opera. It started in 1985 when, after 13 years, clashing egos led to the departure of Roth -- who went on to a semi-successful solo career -- and the beginning of a new era for Van Halen: new lead singer Sammy Hagar.. The band continued to flourish with Hagar as the lead - a rare feat for a band to lose such a key member and retain its relevance -- with some fans even preferring the more rocking style of Hagar over the flamboyant glam act of David Lee Roth. In 1996, Roth returned to record two songs with Van Halen for a greatest hits compilation. He was soon replaced (again), this time by former Extreme lead singer Gary Cherone, who lasted all of one album, Van Halen's last. (The band did reunite with Hagar for a 2003 tour.). When David Lee Roth returned to Van Halen for his first full tour since the "1984" album, fans were joyous to finally see a reunion of the four original members. Well, like pretty much everything else involving the band, nothing's ever easy - the full reunion never happened. As David Lee Roth returned, longtime bassist Michael Anthony was passed over in favor of Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang. Wolfgang will be the bassist on the new album as well. Anthony is currently the bassist for Chickenfoot, whose lead singer is, of course, Sammy Hagar
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