Van Halen signs new record deal? [Archive]

DLVH84

09-18-2011, 06:12 PM

Yesterday, various music news sites had spread like wildfire as they said that Van Halen had signed a deal with Sony's Columbia Records, after spending nearly 35 years with Warner Bros. Their upcoming album will be their first studio album since 1998's Van Halen III.

The new album will mark the return of David Lee Roth on vocals and the debut of Eddie Van Halen's son and Alex Van Halen's nephew Wolfgang Van Halen on bass.

No release date has been confirmed.

Sixx

09-18-2011, 07:36 PM

Wolfgang can go fuck himself.

DLVH84

09-18-2011, 08:53 PM

I know. It sucks that Eddie and Alex kicked Michael Anthony out of the band. I did not like that move, as much as anybody else does.

I've been a Van Halen fan since I was 10 years old (1994). I have every CD they ever released (all originals, no remasters). However, I am very skeptical of how the new album would sound on tape/disc/record.

The lead singer change is normal as usual, but for the first time, the new rhythm section is going to be tested.

El Vaquero de Infierno

09-19-2011, 04:57 AM

Was there a reason why they kicked out Michael Anthony, other than to let Wolfgang into the band?

DLVH84

09-19-2011, 10:56 AM

Apparently, Eddie wants to jam with his son. However, I also heard that Eddie and Alex were not happy with Michael playing with Sammy Hagar during the band's inactivity. And I don't blame Mike for not wanting to sit at home, doing nothing. He wants to go out and play music.

thedamndest

09-19-2011, 02:14 PM

It's both of those. Mike Anthony didn't play bass on the new tracks they put out in 2004 and I'd be surprised if Eddie didn't play the bass sections on the new album.

El Vaquero de Infierno

09-19-2011, 03:32 PM

Seems like a bullshit way to treat your friend who you've been jamming with since the 70s.

DLVH84

09-19-2011, 03:43 PM

Seems like a bullshit way to treat your friend who you've been jamming with since the 70s.

I know. That's arguably the lowest thing they ever done.

thedamndest

09-19-2011, 06:22 PM

Sammy and Mike were the only two that went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

DLVH84

09-19-2011, 08:32 PM

Yeah, I remember that back in 2007. Eddie's absence was understandable as he was in rehab to finally kick his alcohol habit, but there was no reason for Alex and Dave not to go.

I'll tell you one thing, though, expect the same thing to happen when Guns N' Roses gets inducted.

Sixx

09-21-2011, 01:13 PM

Also, how can you kick out someone with a Jack Daniels bass?

http://www.bryanreesman.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mikejackdaniels.jpg

FakeLaser

09-21-2011, 07:16 PM

So REM broke up and Van Halen signs a record deal in the same week

Double "who gives a fuck" at this point

Gertner

09-22-2011, 11:15 AM

What is this 1985? Van Halen sucks.

DLVH84

09-22-2011, 01:34 PM

What is this 1985? Van Halen sucks.

Look man, if you don't like my thread, then don't post anything.

Gertner

09-22-2011, 01:39 PM

What's next? Some news about Tear for Fears signing a record deal? hahah!

DLVH84

09-22-2011, 02:21 PM

No, I'm a 1980s hard rock/heavy metal fan.

CSL

09-22-2011, 04:38 PM

Look man, if you don't like my thread, then don't post anything.

lol

The Mask

09-22-2011, 05:28 PM

Also, how can you kick out someone with a Jack Daniels bass?

http://www.bryanreesman.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mikejackdaniels.jpg

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and you can play it like that :'( live on your bands only vhs release

DLVH84

09-22-2011, 07:18 PM

Live Without A Net is not their only video release. There's their other live offering Live: Right Here, Right Now and their music video collection Video Hits: Volume I.

CSL

09-22-2011, 07:49 PM

The Mask meet DLVH84

Gertner

09-23-2011, 12:10 PM

Van Halen is atrocious. They are horrible irrelevant and garbage.

El Vaquero de Infierno

09-23-2011, 02:58 PM

Van Halen is atrocious. They are horrible irrelevant and garbage.

Pot. Meet kettle.

Gertner

09-23-2011, 05:31 PM

Bah!

blake639raw

09-24-2011, 09:28 PM

It's funny how somebody who exerts so much effort calling everybody who likes certain bands or companies fat losers and virgins spends his whole time on message boards trolling. God bless the internet, without which, Gertner would have no escape from getting beat up and picked on in the real world.

Gertner

09-25-2011, 04:06 PM

I'd make you squeal like a pig.

blake639raw

09-25-2011, 08:11 PM

Good one.

Gertner

09-26-2011, 12:42 PM

I'm also 29, run my own department, have a house, car and a beautiful gf, but keep trying my deal friend. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

El Vaquero de Infierno

09-26-2011, 03:47 PM

Gertie with the RWC. BOO-YAH!

Gertner

09-26-2011, 03:48 PM

Also, I have more rep than he does.

McLegend

09-26-2011, 09:29 PM

How dare you rip on Tears for Fears...

That's crossing a line, Gertner.

FakeLaser

09-26-2011, 11:24 PM

My dad totally owns a dealership

Gertner

09-27-2011, 10:26 AM

I DRIVE A DODGE STRATUS!

kristenufclee

10-01-2011, 01:01 AM

Its amazing..!!!

The Mask

10-03-2011, 06:26 AM

Live Without A Net is not their only video release. There's their other live offering Live: Right Here, Right Now and their music video collection Video Hits: Volume I.

i meant at the time, in 1985 :'( the other one came after when van halen were really gay and sammy hagar was at his unsubtle sexpest peak.

DLVH84

10-03-2011, 01:27 PM

Gertner

10-03-2011, 01:56 PM

Pretty much the most pointless thread ever. Nobody cares about Van Gaylen.

The Mask

10-05-2011, 05:21 PM

Honestly, a true Van Halen fan never chooses one singer over another. And I believe that's a major problem with a lot of fans, because everybody's divided 50/50 between Dave and Sammy, and Gary Cherone was never accepted. Well, I for one, accepted all 3 singers, because each singer brought something different to the table.

r u serious

honestly quite like the hagar stuff but van halen 3 was awful. and while the singers aren't always to blame the standard of songwriting coming from EVH was way higher when DLR was singing.

DLVH84

10-05-2011, 06:12 PM

r u serious

honestly quite like the hagar stuff but van halen 3 was awful. and while the singers aren't always to blame the standard of songwriting coming from EVH was way higher when DLR was singing.

Let me explain. Sure, the album with Gary didn't do as well as the other 2 did, but it was risk, you know. It was basically a hit or miss, where it's not going to be a huge success and it's not going to be a terrible failure.

In a way, the Gary Cherone-Van Halen collaboration reminds me of when Dave Navarro joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The Mask

10-05-2011, 06:13 PM

yeah but gary cherone isn't a bad singer. the material on 3 was just awful though.

Gertner

10-05-2011, 08:07 PM

Here, listen to this. It's better.

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DLVH84

11-14-2011, 12:19 AM

This past Thursday, it's been confirmed...Van Halen has signed with Interscope Records, after nearly 35 years with Warner Bros. Their new album is completed and will be released early next year. The release date of the new album will be announced soon.