Van Halen official Myspace
Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen have recently set up official Myspace pages. Official Facebook and Twitter pages are coming soon.
Eddie Van Halen Official Myspace
Eddie’s first blog message:
Hello!!!
Current mood: artistic
Category: Life
Hey there,
This is my first foray on MySpace. Just wanted to say hi and let you know what has been going on in my life lately.
Janie and I had a very special and amazing wedding here at the house with our friends and family. Wolfgang was my best man and Alex married us. Janie’s Pomeranian walked her down the aisle. It was one of the biggest and best moments of our lives.
Our European honeymoon was just as wonderful, it was good to see Amsterdam again. I had hand surgery and arthritis treatment in Germany and recovery is going extremely well.
Alex, Wolfgang and I just started rehearsing up at the studio again. It feels great to play and my hand is getting better every day. I am not entirely up to speed yet, but I am getting there.
I was asked to do a cameo for Two and a Half Men. I typically shy away from these requests as I am not an actor, but Charlie and I are friends and since it was a scene with him, I agreed. Charlie and I had a great time, even though I was very nervous. The cast and crew were a pleasure to work with and helped me feel a little more at ease. I believe this episode airs September 21st.
I have been asked to do an interview and Guitar World cover shoot with Tony Iommi. He is such a great guy and good friend, of course I said YES! I just saw him in LA last week and discussed my medical treatments. He has similar problems with his hand and hopefully he will find the same relief I have found.
Loving life, my son, music and my new wife.
Can’t wait to see you all again soon.
Eddie Van Halen
We are currently working in the studio and personal messages cannot be answered at this time. However, I love all your comments and welcome you to post anytime.
Thank you for your understanding.
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August 31st, 2009 at 4:40 pm
MySpace? Who uses that anymore?
August 31st, 2009 at 4:46 pm
can i hear a fuck yes!?
August 31st, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Well this would be great news to me but when I hear no words about David Lee Roth in the studio I wonder whats really going on.Why no word or sightings of Dave since the tour ended?
August 31st, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Eddie sounds great. Good things are on the horizon.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Dave did it for the money!!!!!!!!
After Dave, Sammy, Cheroney, Sammy, and Dave again…who would want to sing for the band?
Imagine being Dave on the tour. You’re surrounded by Van Halens!!!! I wonder if Dave had an issue with the Wolfie/Michael Anthony bit and a fact that the band isn’t his.
Can you imagine the creative differences in the band and the fact that Dave won’t have a say. Look at how Michael was treated
August 31st, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Wow. Never did I think Edward Van Halen would embrace technology. I have a feeling Janie is pushing this medium, but I like it nonetheless. Would have loved to hear more about the rehearsal and songwriting but I guess we’re left hanging a little bit longer…..
MA=VH
August 31st, 2009 at 6:07 pm
EVH may have not mentioned DLR but his picture and name is on the VH official myspace!!! So there is still hope!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Waiting for the FB.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Van Halen have an official website & the only thing to change on that since the tour is new merchandise for sale. Do we really need another site to go see if they’re going to tell us anything new or share something personal? The News Desk has already informed us of just about every statement in Eddie’s 1st blog, as well as including photos. My guess is, if anything important pops up on the Myspace pages, the News Desk will relay it (like when Eddie adds Sammy & Michael as friends). I’m not a hater, I love those crazy Dutch boys, I’m just frustrated. New music, new music, new music!
August 31st, 2009 at 6:37 pm
to leave the Sammy era albums off the VH myspace page is another lame and boneheaded move by EVH. perfect example of ignoring history…a big piece of history at that.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Whats the point of having a website when he doesn’t use it.
At least we’re getting some communication. Key word:SOME.
Maybe, we’ll get the new album and/or live dvd sometime this century. But I’m not holding my breath. Hurry up, boys. The fans won’t wait much longer.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Nice!!! Keep the news coming!!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Waiting for the FB as well. I closed my myspace a year ago. Anyway, I’m glad to see Ed addressing the fans through some sort of electronic medium. Clearly, Janie and Wolfie are great forces in his life. Stay tunes rockers!!!
BTW, Of COURSE Dave did it for the money. That’s as good a reason as any. Firing up the ol’ grill for another cookout. SCAR, you comin’?
August 31st, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Every album with Sammy hit number 1, how pathetic that they are left off the discography. In regards to Dave not being in the studio yet, he will not be there until they absolutley need him. He is just an employee.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:11 pm
The band always has rehearsed before bringing Dave , Sammy or whover in, they probably rehearsed for nearly a year before Dave joined them before last tour so don’t trip I have been a fan since the beggining and I always have a feeling about this band and I believe strongly Dave is the frontman . I just want to know if they are going to put out some new music or not before next tour. I have heard two different things. I will be totally bummed if they don’t. I think it’s great to hear from Eddie , who gives a fuck if it’s myspace , a billboard, a telegram! quite bitchin’ be happy that everyone is healthy.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Very Interesting!! I am sure his wife and son put him up to it. Its all sooo confusing to me. I am also puzzled by the fact that he mentions that he, wolf and Alex are in the studio. Shouldnt Dave be there to??? I mean, he has said over and over again that they are a band again. I know in the early days that all the writing was done with Ed, Dave and an acoustic guitar, which is why I think it was so magical. Who knows whats actually going on, but I would think if they are a real band they should all be there writing together???
August 31st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I don’t know about yous guyses, but i could use another gin and tonic!
August 31st, 2009 at 7:52 pm
WOW, are you for real? I can name 2 guys that would give their left nut to sing in Van Halen again.
Sammy and Mike!!!!!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Myspace? Well he’s only about 5 years to late on that one. It has and always will be the armpit of the internet.
Well, I hope it all goes well and they can put out something new…and vaguely relevant. I don’t want them to be a nostalgia act. He sounds happy and that’s a plus.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Yea I’m there skutch, I’ll bring the cabo and some good smoke!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Adrian: Fuck Yessssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:57 pm
It sounds like he is clean and clear headed, and finding peace. That is all good, trust me I know. But Eddie, put a shirt on man … yikes.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:00 pm
OOooo, I quit myspace cause everyone told me it was the cool thing to do, OOOooo I’m a follower, I’m hip. Look at me, myspace, what’s that? You people are f’d up. Facebook is so f’n lame compared to myspace, so plain and drab, but word on the street is that I’ll be cooler if I bash myspace. Typical. Why not use both instead of being trendy, why does it have to be a competition? It’s not a f’n sporting event.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:09 pm
it would be nice if everbody would stop bitching and let the guys do there thing.
August 31st, 2009 at 11:55 pm
OH YEAH!!!!!! THIS IS MUSIC TO MY EARS!!!! As for those typical naysayers and anti EVH’s out there moaning about Diamond Dave’s movements? You just don’t GET IT!!!! Dave always lays low and out of site after a tour and only springs to life when he’s ready with a new album. He was the same in his solo career too. Plus it’s no VH secret that Dave is absent from the early jamming sessions. It’s the same thing has when Mike was in the band. It’s always Guitar, Drums and Bass running through the new songs first before Dave cuts it like a Diamond!!! Eddie gets Alex and Wolfgang in to run through the new songs before Dave comes in and starts writing/putting his magic to the Van Halen sound. That’s how Van Halen works. It’s nothing new, that’s how Van Halen makes the best damn music!!
All you naysayers don’t understand how important Dave is to Eddie’s writing. In the Hagar years there was always something missing, something that wasn’t right, not that it sounded different, but it didn’t have that cutting edge, the unpredictability and the humour!!! It was the humour that what classic Van Halen is. It’s what the Beatles had too!! Dave needed Eddie and Eddie needed Dave. That’s what was what was missing most in Eddie’s writing in the Hagar years. Dave isn’t a YES MAN; he’ll say what songs he likes best and not. I think Eddie likes it that way; it keeps him fresh and on top of his game. Like it or not Dave brings the best out of Eddie!!! I’m so glad that Eddie & Dave have finally come to their senses that they need each other!!! Good times Van Halen people, Good times!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 12:21 am
Get em Chicken Joe!! Did you hear that Fred? Maybe you can tweet your way out of this one!!! My hats off to Chicken Joe, well said!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 12:23 am
Adrian, Fuck yes!!!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 1:21 am
Honestly, I find it hard to believe that these are “official” Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen Myspace pages. Did anyone look at the pictures posted on both Myspace pages? If they were official, surely half of those pics would not have been posted Pics of pics? Come on!
September 1st, 2009 at 1:51 am
Yawn!
September 1st, 2009 at 2:34 am
Finally what I wanted to hear….
“We are currently working in the studio and personal messages cannot be answered at this time. However, I love all your comments and welcome you to post anytime”.
September 1st, 2009 at 5:46 am
Chicken Joe, I totally agree. FB is lame too, but it’s a easier way to kill time at work. LOL
September 1st, 2009 at 5:50 am
go get um eddie were waiting im sure you have something great coming soon no matter who is doing the vocals we all wanted dave back we got it and all these teens can do is bitch so rock on edward
September 1st, 2009 at 6:04 am
If they don’t put the Sammy records up and they put a picture of Roth on the site, Dave is clearly still in the band. Follow the logic, you guys.
Anyone who has ever heard Eddie talk knows his wife wrote this entry. He probably can’t write this clearly, and likely can’t be bothered even if he could.
I don’t think they should put the Sammy records up because they are part of a different band’s catalog. If Sammy was in the band, I would be okay with them just putting up the Van Hagar.
Not to mention the covers are so embarassing. 5150’s cover is gay, OU812 is a stupid name with a Meet the Beatles rip off, and the next album title is pure idiotic embarassment. And the Balance cover is almost as bad as Blind Faith.
September 1st, 2009 at 6:28 am
To start off I’m happy to hear that ed is doing well.
I think a lot here will agree it’s also good to see him up on technology. Granted, we have no clue if he even sat in front of a computer and wrote it! LOL. But still, its good to have some more recent news comin from the man himself.
I’m usually very positive when it comes to things but this also left a bad taste in my mouth. Now im finally gonna ask the same question that many here have already:
“Where is dave?”
For awhile I just thought the cat was on an extended vacation, enjoying life, and the fact that he’s fronting one of the BEST rock and roll bands in the world…again.
But the more i think about it, it is very odd that there is never any mention of him form the VH camp. Nothing.
Now we finally get a message from eddie and not one mention of dave at all? It is weird and i think its been long enough that i myself ask the question too.
Hey, I want nothin’ but the best for this band. And whatever decisions are made is the way it’s gonna be. No matter how much we rant and rave around here. I just wish we could get a hello from dave now too. I know i’d feel a lot better….
Fingers crossed…
September 1st, 2009 at 6:47 am
Eddie… I’m one of the biggest Van Halen fans in Europe, but Dave must sing Sammys and Garys songs too! I’m real Van Halen fan and I love Van Hagar and Cherone songs too!
September 1st, 2009 at 7:35 am
I wonder if they can post the rest of the discography, without the other members consent?? Notice that if you click on one of the album covers, it immediately goes to i-tunes for downloading the album of choice. There has to be some legalities preventing them from doing it with the Sammy or Gary albums. Hell, with Mike, they made him sign away his rights, so the first six and greatest hits are fair game…….just a thought.
September 1st, 2009 at 7:46 am
Why doesn’t Dave have an official FB or MySpace page? These guys are pushing 60, do you really think there’s going to be magic? It could turn tragic… it often does…
September 1st, 2009 at 7:46 am
I think it is pretty common for most bands to have the musicians work up the music and then in the case of VH - send the tunes to the singer to work up lyrics when they feel they have something strong enough. Doesn’t mean it can’t change a bit later on maybe due to a singers input on something or another- but this is probably the reason Dave doesn’t need to be there right now. He doesn’t play an instrument - so what is the point? Good to hear they are rehearsing and working up tunes though - there is hope for a new VH album
September 1st, 2009 at 8:01 am
I think a Happy and sober Eddie is a million times better than a drunk Eddie, so it feels like a new start for VH, for them to be back on the web only means good things to come
September 1st, 2009 at 8:26 am
ben,
Good post!
I truly hope you’re right!
September 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
Wow…now Eddie LIKES the Internet.
Not long ago, he didn’t give a fuck what people were doing or saying about VH.
NO TIME FOR INTERNET!!!
PUT OUT A FUCKING ALBUM ALREADY!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 9:16 am
Blah! Ten bucks says that Janie is the one who wrote this nonsense. Too little, too late.
Who care’s about some crap statement made on some crap webpage. Hey Ed, here’s a thought… how about you update your “Official” webpage? What a jerk - just trying to create any limelight that can be gotten. Does anyone here remember the days when Van Halen didn’t need to go to the media - when the media went to Van Halen?
Sam makes a new album, Ed needs to be on TV. Sam goes on tour, Ed needs to make Guitar Hero. Sam sells millions worth of his (awesome) tequila, Ed calls Dave and goes on a crap tour - WITHOUT THE ACTUAL BAND (RIP Mikey). At least one (or two depending on how you look at it) person from the VH Camp is doing something (Sam and Mike). While the Music isn’t “Van Halen”, it’s still something.
All Van Halen is nowadays is an overblown, supersized, lounge act, who has the popularity of a High School Rock Band (sorry Wolfie - I do think that you’re good, but you should make your own path) and it’s too bad because they used to friggin’ rock (with both Sam and with Dave).
Nonetheless, thank god for the VHND. Without them, we’d never hear news about Van Halen because no one else cares - not even TMZ, who is the trash of all media coverage.
Curious note, however… I wonder how many different (not repeat) visitors VHND gets on a daily basis. Anyone have some good numbers?
September 1st, 2009 at 9:56 am
Where`s DIAMONDDAVE??-He`s out fuckin` you`re girlfriends!!
-Don`t forget to thank him
September 1st, 2009 at 10:11 am
Good points made,I think Ed’s wife is behind this burst of news and TV spot.If they indeed are going to come back and do something they need to get back into the news.People that are not die hard fans have lost all interest in VH.The VH camp should address Dave and not play the silence game.Tell us if Dave is in or out.Why play head games with the fans that made you rich.After all if we the fans didn’t buy the cd,tapes,records,posters,shirts,etc I don’t think they would be where they are today.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:13 am
DAVE: I love the post. I agree with you. As much as I love this band, it is a joke what they do now. They are like children getting back at one another. But we all love to hear the gossip.
Europe: I totally agree, would love to hear Dave sing some Hagar and Gary era, however this will NEVER happen as Dave cannot sing them. He does not have the range. If you look at most of the Hagar Catalog Sammy sings to f ing high. 2 songs off the top of my hear which Dave might be able to sing would be Why Cant This Be Love and maybe Finish What you Started. Can anybody name some others?
As for the posts about the Album covers from Hagar not being on the site and being OK with it if Sammy was in the band and they did not post the Dave covers. This would NEVER happen. If Sammy was in the band they woulod show all album covers. Maybe not Gary. Because Sammy is the second singer, they cannot dismiss the first. With Dave there, he is the original, they can try to dismiss what came after him. However it is all fuckin stupid to me. Like I said, they are like children not posting the Sammy albums and going so far as to remove Mike from the pictures? Give me a break. And im pretty sure that if Sammy was in the band, he would insist if possible to have Dave albums on the site because he respects the bands history now. It may have been different in 1985 when he joined and didnt wantnto sing Dave songs, but I think he views it differently now.
As for some postings about Jamming in the Studio, Im sure Ed and Al have worked out a shit load of songs to record. Im also pretty sure WOLF joins when he can or wants to. Hes busy out hanging with his friends and fuckin his girlfriend. Ed will probably play most of the Bass on the new album but give Wolf credit just as they did for VH III with Mike. Going back to the previous posting on VHND about wolf playing at the school, I agree that many people were harsh on Wolf. There is no need to call him names like fat kid, etc. This is just bitterness toward him because he is in VH or people think he does not deserve to be in VH or whatever. However many people say, leave him alone, he is just a kid. This is where I differ. If he is a kid, he does not belong in VH. If he is able to be in VH, then he is big and old enough to take all the comments and bashing, etc that fans throw his way. If he wants to play with the big boys then he can be a big boy. If people are gonna defent him as being just a kid, then he has no place in VH. Personally, I feel that Mike should ahve done the last tour then if they wanted Wolf for future projects thats fine, but to cut him slack, NO WAY. Like I said, if he is able to play with the Big Boys, he should take all that comes with playing with the big boys and being in the public eye, etc.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:20 am
I can’t believe they left off all of Sammy era Albums. . . Is Van Halen the dutch word for petty. Grow up, make music and bury the hachet.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:34 am
YAAAWWWWWNNNN!!
Again nothing new! Thanks Ed!
Sorry, gang but Mikey’s voice is WAY HIGHER than WGVH as evident by these videos! Like I have always said thanks Mikey for your vocal tracks on the last tour…I hope he got some cash:-)
I’ll hurry up and wait for The Tortoise Van Halen Group to tour or record a disc or breakup or do nothing.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:38 am
Guys,
The Sammy-era albums ARE on VH’s Myspace page. Just click “ALBUMS (14)”
September 1st, 2009 at 10:59 am
Not to be an ass, but cant people just shut up about hagar.this is van halen!Dave,al,ed,wolf. this is van halen now,so shut up all you little hagar fans. go away! dave is,and will always be ,the man. GOOD DAY!
September 1st, 2009 at 11:02 am
So great to hear from “The King” again! I know there are great things in store for Van Halen fans, such as a new record and tour. I get a little pissed of with some people sometimes though for slammin’ Ed, the guy can’t win for tryin’. If he doesn’t communicate he gets roasted, if he does he gets roasted, someone always seems to have a bug up their ass about something he does or doesn’t do or say. Cut the guy some slack will ya and get ready for great things from the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band! VIVA VAN HALEN!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 11:06 am
Can’t wait for the GW cover with Iommi!
Cool stories from the first world tour with Sabbath might come in that issue.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:28 am
So, we finally hear some positive news from the VH camp and haters (like Dave’s post) have to put their negative 2 cents in! Why come here if you think he’s a jerk and you think the band is a overblown, super sized lounge act??? If you don’t like any of this why do you come to this site??? Pity! What is it you haters really want??? Don’t say new music, because you’ll probably just slam that too!!! I bet if you haters met EVH in person you would pee your panties and be completely star struck!!! Fools!!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 11:38 am
Hey blake, Diamond Dave is the man, but just to annoy you, The Red Rocker still rules, and the Foot rocks!!!! There’s only one way to Rock!!! Don’t get all 5150 on us now!!! Take your meds!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 11:46 am
This is all fine and good. Doesn’t mean anything till we get new music and not just another nostalgia tour.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:14 pm
I was just wondering Ed, if you are bringing the melodic “High fast stuff” this time. Personally, I like the pretty sounds mixed with the chugging and growling.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:21 pm
apparently, some people dont believe that patients is a vertue do they?!?!? c’mon ppl get real people and give vh time to do what they need to do!
September 1st, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Oh, and if you guys don’t do an album before another tour, Here are my picks for the set list.
1.DOA
2.Outta Love Again
3.Drop Dead Legs
4. Top Jimmy
5. Feel you love tonight
6. Big Bad Bill
7. Going Places
8.Atomic Punk
9. Little Dreamer
10. Light up the sky
11. Sinner’s Swing
12. I’m bad, I’m Nation Wide.
13. Happy Trails
September 1st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Van Halen once where, notice I say once where the kings, no doubt about that “THEY ROCKED” be it with Sam or Dave or Gary for that matter. Now they are just a joke where the die hard fans are being tortured by the puppet master EVH, hoping that someday he and Van Halen will actually release some new music. Personally I have gone past bothering now. I watched flight 666 about the Iron Maiden tour and while I can take or leave their music it shows a group of 50 year olds enjoying playing to the fans. There are no petty, stupid childish acts, which is why Van Halen have become just a pathetic joke. If EVH does want to hear from people and values what they say then either release a new album in the next 12 months or retire.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I read this message 5 times. I’ve got that sinking feeling again. The lack of any statements from DLR when combined with EVH’s lack of including him in his “rehersals” makes me want to off myself.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I hope the GW issue actually has a real interview
with Tony and Eddie and not just putting them on the cover
because Eddie has a new product coming out or something.
It would be great if they interviewed each other.Talking
guitars , gear, touring together (if they remember).
In the “story of VH” dvd a childhood friend of Eds talks about
a time they were listening to Iron Man over and over
to get the lyrics so their band at the time could cover it.
Cool!
Hey Bob, how about if they perform ‘Bullethead “
September 1st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Edward, please come to your senses and do a Van Halen tour and an album where David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar alternate as lead singers. Sam could do the first part of the album and Dave could do the last part of the album or vice versa and Sam could open the show and Dave could close the show or vice versa. Please also bring Michael Anthony back into Van Halen. Can Wolfgang play any other instruments? As a very interested Van Halen fan for many years please note that you really let most of your fans down in 1996 when fans thought Dave was back in the band and a reunion tour would follow and then Gary Cherone became you new lead singer. The way to win back as many fans as possible is to do what I mentioned above.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Are you people morons? Dave can’t write the lyrics till they lay down the music. Why would he be in the studio when they are still creating the music. Give me a break.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Why would EVH listen to you a moron like you Dave Bridge? I’m sure EVH could care less that the haters (that’s you too), call him names like puppet master or that the haters think the band has become a pathetic joke. EVH & VH will always have a legion of true dedicated fans (that’s not you) regardless if they ever put out new music again or not!! Like many have posted here before, EVH doesn’t owe us anything!!! If they do release new music (as we all hope), it will be icing on the cake!!! Maybe to him, family is more important right now , as it should be!!! Can’t you haters be happy that EVH’s health has improved and he has a strong family support system to keep him motivated??? Bitter punks like you make it possible for me to keep annoying the hell out of you hater’s!!!! Keep up the good work hater’s, your keeping good ol SCAR busy these days!!! Dedicated VH fans, always keep that VH flag flying high!!!! After dealing with morons like this, it’s time to get my buzz on!!!! Next????????????
September 1st, 2009 at 2:44 pm
HEY BOB-that`s only an hr,lol,like the ZZtop idea.
Hey “Mr. Bridge”-”where&were” have 2 different meanings.
For instance:”Did you Hear “WHERE” there`s a NEW”twitter page”WHERE”you can actually tell Ed he`s a “pathetic joke?”
go try it,i dare you.If i”WERE”you, i`d keep my mouth shut.
Get in the Future,NOT the PASTure&Get out of whatever job
or relationship that`s making you so bitter.
R&R was built&based on”childish acts”man,Everyone knows that!!
Have a Drink&aSmoke;)”ULTIMATUM”`s get you noWHERE.lol
September 1st, 2009 at 2:48 pm
YOU FUCKIN`PEOPLE WORRY TOO MUCH!!!!!!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 2:57 pm
fucking half of you people think you are in the band and have a viable opinion concerning what they should do. pretty sad.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
“SIT`DOWN,,,-WALDO!!!!!”What`s next??Gonna ask him to WIPE
YOUR ASS???
September 1st, 2009 at 3:45 pm
There’s no way to convince me that Eddie actually sat down and typed that shit - there’s nothing new in there! My bet is Janie posted on behalf of Ed…
September 1st, 2009 at 3:54 pm
a sam and dave era tour would be cool with wolf and mike.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:15 pm
phillster, Dude your posts are awesome!!! Let the morons have it!!! Rock on!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 4:16 pm
jrod:dream another dream,that dream is over
September 1st, 2009 at 5:13 pm
What i love is that all you hagar fans want him back with eddie in van halen.Is chicken foot not good enough for you? Dave is in and sammy is out so get used to it!!! The true VH fans will stick it out and wait and not talk crap about eddie! I mean yeah i want new tunes now too so “I’LL WAIT TILL THE TUNES COME DOWN”! HA HA HA HA
September 1st, 2009 at 5:45 pm
ROTH NEEDS TO SURFACE!!! Is he on a long leash or what, cause that guy’s personality is to never shut up. He must be getting old.
September 1st, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Bob, your complaint`s getting old.
September 1st, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Great news and I don’t care who sings. The screaming guitar is Van Halen and the humor of roth I prefer, but that awesome guitar deserves some great vocals. Be professionals, put differences aside and make a kick ass cd.
September 1st, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Come on guys,hurry up and release an album so people can say how much it sucks compared to the old stuff.
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:46 am
Hey, no matter who typed it, it means there is “some” movement going on in the VH camp. That is a helluva lot more positive to me than what’s been going on over the last 5 years or so.
I know Eddie has done interviews before, but only when they are about to do something big does he step out and make himself visible this way to this magnatude. I am starting to lose my pesimistic attitude and starting to fell like this new album might actually happen…….and that my friends gets me AFU,and On Fire!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:05 am
I guess at least it looks as though EVH is making an effort…
BTW Dirty Duck after reading your comments on the Rolling Stone site re Pearl Jam…your thoughts on current music are irrellevant!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:09 am
I’d do better than that phillster, I’d say it to his face.
After reading your remarks and scars I now realise who’s buying the trainers. You can call it bitter, personally I couldn’t care less.You just don’t like the truth.
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:35 am
MattfromAUSSIE,
Hey! thanks for the outback commercials here in the states!
To start off, my views on other “so called” rock groups are my buisness. If you have to go out of your way to tell me that what i write or think is irrellevant, I ask you a question? Who are you matt? Are you spokesperson for Pearl Jam? You’re gomnna start some shit with me over fuckin’ Pearl jam? I hate to break it to you pal but here in the u.s. not many ROCKERS give a shit about eddie vedder or pearl jam. Not that I need to explain myself but there was a time when hacks like vedder put down all my favorite rock bands. Wouldnt admit that KISS or SABBATH was an influence. Tried to save the world but forgot the fact that rock and roll aint politics. Yes…I hate pearl jam and the rest of those flannel wearing fruits. Im done coversing with someone who thinks these guys make a difference. Go play “10″ and while you’re doing that, keep in mind that someone who doesnt agree with your taste in music doesnt make their views on music irrellevant.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
Just can’t believe how f****n’ childish you all are! “no Sammy songs?” “No Michael Anthony?”.
The final and definitive answer is: NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Get over it, god damn!
Jeez, are you going to comment each and everyone article posted on this website with those same whining comments?
STOP IT! GET A LIFE! Go have sex, it will do you good!
Man….
Official MySpace to me = good way to post new songs before an album release. Good way to keep us posted.
The guy is recovering from a hand operation PLUS athristis treatment. WTF do you want him to do? Record an album with a f**ked up hand? Call Dave and say “hey, come here listen to my sloppy riffs, my hand is still slow, but we can begin to write lyrics together on a messed up song”.
The guy has managed to treat his illness called alcoholism and had to work on his emotions to get there. Try to do this at his age. We’ll see if you’ll record an album at the same time.
I can totally understand why Ed doesn’t give a sh*t about dumbass fans like you whiners.
I’ll buy their CD, I’ll go see them again, and I won’t miss one second any Van Haggard song! Not a split second! And while Michael Anthony would be the best person on bass and backing vocals, HE IS NOT THERE ANYMORE, and any mature person could easily admit that Van Halen is not about bass lines. Is not Rush or Yes.
Now go get laid or something.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
I agree with poprip!
I will now go out….get laid…and make sure classic van halen is the soundtrack!
Rock on brother!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Good news, but discography shows only 8 albums, the same bad behaviour, I can’t understand why erase an entire decade of music. In this way Eddie denies himself and his music, perhaps great music.
Seems childish behavior, how many bands change elements but the songs remain. They did the same thing at Best of both worlds, completely ignoring VH3 and Gary.
It’s lack of respect towards our fans, I like a lot the albums with Sammy and certainly not change my idea now why Dave is back, if he is still in the band.
I think it’s time to stop joking and get serious about work, or formally declare the end (it will be better than go on in this way).
This has nothing to do with health issues or something else, I mean if Eddie feels bad I’m sorry, but better be honest and say ’stop’ instead keep telling to have tons of music ready…
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
The band had been around for over 30 years man.
30 years! How much MORE can they do for their fans?
I just dont understand remarks like that.
The problem with this world today is technology. Plain and simple. Since the invention of the internet many have become so attached to their computers they need to know everything RIGHT NOW….IMMEDIATELY!
Fuck off…
What happend to when a band had mystery to it?
When you didnt have to know every fucking little detail of your favourite rock star’s life?
To a point, computers and the internet can be rewarding and fun. But for some people it’s become an obsession and it reflects in their personality. Especially here.
For all of you under the age of 25 deal with the fact that life isnt about everything you want when YOU want it.
The best things in life take time. VH gave us more than enough music to last the rest of our lives. There was a time when computers were for big buisness’ and the well to do.
We lived life day by day. Not second by second.
Just live your lives…be happy for your health…and for all VH HAS givin us. Dave era fans….vanhagar era fans…or both!
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Dirty Duck you fucking ROCK!…That was both eloquent and to the bone true!!…..No wonder Holly-weird re-releases old movie re-makes all the time…..Mystery and Patience = Imagination and Inspiration. I DON’T WANNA KNOW HOW ITS GONNA FUCKING TURN OUT…..CAN I GET AN AMEN!?!?!? P:S The Thrill Of The Chase!…that’s all I’m gonna say…
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Duck I remember when Crack became popular and Tyson was Boxing..( Funny how they coincide isn’t it? )oops , lost my thought…probably too much waiting….. ;’]…..
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Eddie couldn’t have written this post. There weren’t any F bombs.
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:13 am
Hey Davebride-does lifting 12oz at a time count as training??LOL
now go kick your dog again,
bully
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:37 am
Eddie is becoming a great buisness man and the next photot shoot will be on wall street
September 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Duck:
The band had been around for over 30 years man.
30 years! How much MORE can they do for their fans?
Good Point…let’s go ask Rush.
September 3rd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
“Working man” by RUSH is one of my favourite songs RUSS!
September 3rd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Waldo! What kind of dedicated old school van Halen fan would want to go to a concert to see Sammy Hagar play a set before David lee Roth.Alternating singers, when you could have Dave the whole show. Here’s the deal. People need to separate the 2.Van Halen with Roth is the the true van Halen.It would be a Sammy vs Dave show. Dave is Halens front man, not Sammy, Eddie, Alex, wolf etc.I agree,of course with what you were saying about the 1986 let down. That still hurts! Dave! Dave! Dave! Dave! Dave!
September 4th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Well obviously Eddie didn’t write this…give me a break. These rockstars have PR’s to do this shit for them. But at least there’s an update nonetheless no matter who wrote it. I’d just rather hear some new music–that’ll make it valid proof that something is going on, rather than making some myspace page. Why do you need a myspace page to hear new music…that’s for starving artists or high school kids trying to make a name for themselves, this is Van Halen! Just make a freakin’ CD already.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Of course Eddie didn’t write this… he was too busy writing ALL the music for Van Halen.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Ducky Said:
“Where is dave?”
For awhile I just thought the cat was on an extended vacation, enjoying life, and the fact that he’s fronting one of the BEST rock and roll bands in the world…again.
But the more i think about it, it is very odd that there is never any mention of him form the VH camp. Nothing.
Now we finally get a message from eddie and not one mention of dave at all? It is weird and i think its been long enough that i myself ask the question too.
Hey, I want nothin’ but the best for this band. And whatever decisions are made is the way it’s gonna be. No matter how much we rant and rave around here. I just wish we could get a hello from dave now too. I know i’d feel a lot better….
Fingers crossed…
AND THEN DUCKY SAID:
What happend to when a band had mystery to it?
Dude… you read your comments?
September 4th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
C’mon man…seriously.
Everything i said I meant.
You obviously are not reading what i wrote correctly.
I do like when a band has mystery to it. My point WAS that now that we have all this technology people want info right away…at that exact moment.
I’ve kept my comments minimal on dave not being around for quite sometime now. But when you hear news about eddie this eddie that…all i asked was since this is news….
Where’s Dave?
Dont call me out because you cant get what i write.
Vanicionado…c’mon man…thought you were cool brother!
When did you become such a jerk off?
September 4th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Hey… I wasn’t trying to be a douche…
Just trying to clear it up!
I want to know where Dave is too!!
It’s driving me nuts!
September 8th, 2009 at 7:26 am
I hear ya man!
We’re cool…
Hope you had a great labor day weekend!
September 9th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Well done Ed., great to hear from you… or is it Janie… no matter, the Bird Is The Word!
Yes, good things are on the horizon, we can all feel it. And fans, as usual, we will know nothing till the day before. And yes Dave is around.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Does anyone know if David Lee Roth has or has ever had a Facebook page?
September 14th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Not that I know of kristy!
Cool name by the way…
September 16th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Better late than never…