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G.I.Jim wrote:SHIT SHIT SHIT!!!!! Dammit all to hell!![]()
I was planning on going to the August concert in NC. Damn this news just ruined my day.
Squidward24 wrote:If they've lasted thing long I'd say egos are not the problem. The TMZ article mentions burnout, too. Much too soon. I'd buy that over infighting. Planning could have been better, a month on, two weeks off then repeat.
But until we get an official explanation, I'm sticking to burnout.
Rick wrote:Squidward24 wrote:If they've lasted thing long I'd say egos are not the problem. The TMZ article mentions burnout, too. Much too soon. I'd buy that over infighting. Planning could have been better, a month on, two weeks off then repeat.
But until we get an official explanation, I'm sticking to burnout.
They've done tours that lasted much longer than this, and not so recently. I don't buy the burnout theory.
I'm thinking it's either infighting, or Dave's voice is taking a shit. I can't decide on which.
Don wrote:http://www.vhnd.com/2012/05/18/van-halen-getting-along-fine-taking-a-break-and-planning-to-extend-tour/
Just when we all were beginning to think we were going to get a killer Van Halen album and an entire tour without any drama whatsoever, look what happens!
Yesterday, Van Halen POSTPONED (not canceled!) most of their Summer tour dates with no reason given. Immediately, speculation ran wild. Fans wondered if there were health issues. Rolling Stone quotes a mysterious “source with knowledge of the tour” who supposedly said the band members “hate each other” and are “arguing like mad.”
The Van Halen News Desk now has some answers form our trusted and proven sources. Other than those Summer dates having to be moved, it’s actually good news.
First off, no one in the band is sick. No health problems.
Second, we knew right away that Rolling Stone’s “source” is completely wrong, and can not possibly be a person with actual inside knowledge of the tour, because all four band members have been getting along splendidly throughout the entire tour. Roth and the Van Halen’s talk every day, and they are all smiles on stage. Everyone who’s seen the tour or even youtube videos can confirm that.
In fact, the band is on such a high from playing together this year and they were really taken aback by the Rolling Stone quote. They’re older and wiser and haven’t had any issues with one another.
Why were these dates postponed? The band has been working tirelessly for the last 18 months – writing and recording “A Different Kind Of Truth”, filming the “Tattoo” video, rehearsing, putting together the show themselves (lighting, the videos, the stage, routing the tour, and lots of behind the scenes stuff that most people don’t even know about). The band wants the second leg to be as awesome as the first. And for that to happen they want to put more time into the planning of it. Not just continue on with the same show.
Van Halen is very enthusiastic about the rest of the tour and wants be on the road for a long time. Just how long remains to be seen, but we’ll say that the tour will probably continue into next year. They are now considering touring Australia and Japan in the near future.
As it stands now, the 31 postponed US shows are due to be rescheduled. There should be some sort of official announcement forthcoming.
FamilyMan wrote:
This is classic Roth/VH double speak. If he wanted to "set fans straight," he should have the other guys in the video with him.
This has all become tired. And the reality is, the music just isn't good enough anymore for the fans to be jerked around like this all the time.
Money's tight in everyone's household - especially in their demo - and for people to lay out good coin for Van Halen tickets, only to be cancalled or "postponed" is an insult.
"C'mon Dave, give us a break"
G.I.Jim wrote:FamilyMan wrote:
This is classic Roth/VH double speak. If he wanted to "set fans straight," he should have the other guys in the video with him.
This has all become tired. And the reality is, the music just isn't good enough anymore for the fans to be jerked around like this all the time.
Money's tight in everyone's household - especially in their demo - and for people to lay out good coin for Van Halen tickets, only to be cancalled or "postponed" is an insult.
"C'mon Dave, give us a break"
I have to disagree here. I think the new album is amazing! I also understand that they need to take a break to rest up. I'm sure being on the road with Dave is TOUGH, and is probably enough to drive anyone to drink! If they need to break up the tour to keep the peace, I'm all for it! I'd rather them pace themselves and put on a great show, rather than burn out, fight, start drinking again, and give us a terrible show. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for the shows to get a new date.
FamilyMan wrote:G.I.Jim wrote:FamilyMan wrote:
This is classic Roth/VH double speak. If he wanted to "set fans straight," he should have the other guys in the video with him.
This has all become tired. And the reality is, the music just isn't good enough anymore for the fans to be jerked around like this all the time.
Money's tight in everyone's household - especially in their demo - and for people to lay out good coin for Van Halen tickets, only to be cancalled or "postponed" is an insult.
"C'mon Dave, give us a break"
I have to disagree here. I think the new album is amazing! I also understand that they need to take a break to rest up. I'm sure being on the road with Dave is TOUGH, and is probably enough to drive anyone to drink! If they need to break up the tour to keep the peace, I'm all for it! I'd rather them pace themselves and put on a great show, rather than burn out, fight, start drinking again, and give us a terrible show. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for the shows to get a new date.
Jim -
They've been sitting on their asses for 4 years. They need a break after touring 4 months? And regardless of how good or bad the record is -- and let's say it IS amazing -- we've gotten a grand total of 15 new tracks from these guys in 27 years. If they can't be at least somewhat more prolific or get through a few months doing a nightly 90 minute set, then we as fans should tell them politely to hang it up.
Joe Vana wrote:FamilyMan wrote:G.I.Jim wrote:FamilyMan wrote:
This is classic Roth/VH double speak. If he wanted to "set fans straight," he should have the other guys in the video with him.
This has all become tired. And the reality is, the music just isn't good enough anymore for the fans to be jerked around like this all the time.
Money's tight in everyone's household - especially in their demo - and for people to lay out good coin for Van Halen tickets, only to be cancalled or "postponed" is an insult.
"C'mon Dave, give us a break"
I have to disagree here. I think the new album is amazing! I also understand that they need to take a break to rest up. I'm sure being on the road with Dave is TOUGH, and is probably enough to drive anyone to drink! If they need to break up the tour to keep the peace, I'm all for it! I'd rather them pace themselves and put on a great show, rather than burn out, fight, start drinking again, and give us a terrible show. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for the shows to get a new date.
Jim -
They've been sitting on their asses for 4 years. They need a break after touring 4 months? And regardless of how good or bad the record is -- and let's say it IS amazing -- we've gotten a grand total of 15 new tracks from these guys in 27 years. If they can't be at least somewhat more prolific or get through a few months doing a nightly 90 minute set, then we as fans should tell them politely to hang it up.
I have to agree with Jim....and....Have you gone on tour lately???? The travel sucks, and they spent about 6 hard months in the studio (again, have you done that on a major release), plus other things to prepare for release.....and when you tour you are paid to travel, not to play....said by a good friend who tours 8 months a year.....NO amount of money is a substitute for rest....and these guys need one....
You can tell them to hang it up, the other 99.9% of us fans will go see them play and enjoy a great show....thanks for saving me a seat.....
JV
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