Posted in Main by mookie5:

Don`t know if this should have been placed in the Mike or Hagar individual forums or even into the non Van Halen forum but in the June edition of Guitar Player mag. (See Slash on the cover and the Satch interview on page 16) Satriani, Hagar, MA and Chad Smith from the Chili`s have been recording. Satch claims to have about an album`s worth in the can. Power trio with a singer style. (whodathunk that would work) I knew it wouldn`t take long for somthing cool like this to occur. Like chocolate and peanut butter or titties and beer some things just make sense. Unless you like say.. peanut butter and beer. In which case I have no idea of what to say so Chef feel free to throw out the bunny with the pancake cover. At any rate, Mods feel free to move this if the logic is errant.

I still feel like there is a missing element in the current carnival of shame and until things improve I suppose the back catalogue is the only option for me. Still it is nice to see that some new and interesting things seem to be on the horizon. I will spend my cash on some new super group swag if and when it sees the light of day. Incidentally, I am hoping to hear the planet us stuff if anyone has links or such. I heard good things about "Vertigo" But never got the change to hear it.

Peace, love and Crabs(the blue variety)


Mook


If it's true.....I'M.....EXCITED!!!

In Classic Rock magazine Satch confirmed it.

Satriani?!? ROCK FUCKING ON!!!! I would kill to see that!

SWEET! :headbang:

At this time, I'll believe it when I see it. Case in point? Two words: "Planet Us". :(

Yeah this sounds like it could be awesome....BUT...im still hoping that one of these days, satch and vai will be able to talk ed into doin a g3 tour with them. Nothing wrong with wishful thinking lol

At this time, I'll believe it when I see it. Case in point? Two words: "Planet Us". :(

That was broken up by the Van Halen reunion tour.

This sounds pretty cool to me!


Can't wait to hear the new music.

If this ever sees the light of day, my guess is that it will fall under the Hagar Umbrella more than anyone else's.

Time will tell.

Three parts humble, one ego inevitable. :drunk:

If this ever sees the light of day, my guess is that it will fall under the Hagar Umbrella more than anyone else's.

Time will tell.

Three parts humble, one ego inevitable. :drunk:

What's the reasoning behind this statement? Sammy's a solo act...he's the main guy.... that being said....he is always praising his band (Vic, Mona, David)...ALWAYS.

Whereas guys like Clapton replace members of their solo band like I change m socks. Nothing wrong with that, doesn't mean Clapton is a prick....but Sam is in A BAND!...not....Sammy Hagar and some session players.


Chickenfoot or whatever this project will be called will be the same way. But of course we will see Sammy and Mike out in the fore-front because we are VH fans.

That was broken up by the Van Halen reunion tour.

No, it was not. There were a series of delays just getting together as a band, and once that happened it was derailed by the drummer getting desperately ill. This screwed things up so much that the band only managed a handful of live dates. The initial single the band managed to record was dismissed by the only label interested, so the album was scrapped. Only then did the VH reunion mess occur, taking Anthony and Hagar along (with the rest of us :rolleyes: ) for the ride. Neal Schon resurrected the tracks in the somewhat underwhelming "Soul SirkUS" project.

What's the reasoning behind this statement?

My guess. Time will tell.

It will be interesting to hear the new stuff considering the mix of players.

It's HSAS all over again! That's a helluva coincidence!! Can't wait to hear it.

It's HSAS all over again! That's a helluva coincidence!! Can't wait to hear it.

Holy fuckenolli! You're right!

Hagar
Satriani
Anthony
Smith

:eek: :headbang: Rock the fuck on!

I be glad to spend my money to buy it. I just want new music from anyone in the VH family. Guess I'm a sucker!

Aaron told me in march that the cd was just about done!!

Aaron told me in march that the cd was just about done!!

Whawazthat?!?

Aaron Hagar? What?

I'm excited to hear this. Looking forward to it very much.

I'm excited to hear this. Looking forward to it very much.

I dunno about using the word "excited". Interested, perhaps. Look at this realistically, OK? Joe Satriani is a well rounded composer, and has established himself as a guitarist of good repute. More than likely, he can come up with a good riff or two.

Sam Hagar has proven time and again that he is a terrific arbiter of lunk-head guitarist's riffs, turning them into song.

Mike Anthony's rock solid bass playing is a must, yet more importantly his soaring and inspired harmony and backing vocals should be a key part of the equation.

I honestly believe the weak-link in all of this is the choice of the lead-footed drummer from the RHCP, Chad Smith. I dunno where some of you people got the idea that this guy is a somewhat "funky", inspirational drummer. At best, he's a time keeper. Let us hope that he does not over-play and keeps to a solid, sympathetic playing style.

Whatever. Let's hope for the best...if this project in fact does see the light of day. :thumb:

Hagar said he would bring us Eddie Van Halen in 2004 - and he made good on it (albeit somewhat of a rough ride). Last year he said he would be going on tour with a "superstar guitarist". Looks like he's making good on his word again. This simply confirms the rumors that it was Satch. This should kick some major ass!!!

:D

I dunno about using the word "excited". Interested, perhaps. Look at this realistically, OK? Joe Satriani is a well rounded composer, and has established himself as a guitarist of good repute. More than likely, he can come up with a good riff or two.

Sam Hagar has proven time and again that he is a terrific arbiter of lunk-head guitarist's riffs, turning them into song.

Mike Anthony's rock solid bass playing is a must, yet more importantly his soaring and inspired harmony and backing vocals should be a key part of the equation.

I honestly believe the weak-link in all of this is the choice of the lead-footed drummer from the RHCP, Chad Smith. I dunno where some of you people got the idea that this guy is a somewhat "funky", inspirational drummer. At best, he's a time keeper. Let us hope that he does not over-play and keeps to a solid, sympathetic playing style.

Whatever. Let's hope for the best...if this project in fact does see the light of day. :thumb:

I'm not sure I understand your criticism of Chad. What exactly are you accusing him of being? He's certainly a good drummer. No question. And he's never been a flashy drummer on record for the RHCP. In concert he takes a bit more liberty with his parts and I think it's more exciting that way.

New music from a group of GOOD musicians who seem to be doing it for the fun of it... I hope this project happens. I think it has the makings to be much more interesting than just a solo album from one of the members.

I'll take this new project, over the Wabos or even, A VH cd anyday.

A) I will believe it when I have the CD in my hands (or more likely on my iPod)

B) As previously mentioned by someone else, I am more interested than excited. Sometimes these supergroups never turn out to be as good as we had all hoped, where the sum of the parts is unfortunately greater than the whole.

C) But if it comes out at least they are doing something NEW. Hint, wink, wink Van Halen.

Aaron Hagar? What?

Yep.

I was told it sounds alot like Van Halen but much more melodic! I'm no insider or anything like that just what I was told.

Well I'm looking forward to the listen and hopefully a tour as I'd love to see these guys live. :cool:

sounds good, hope it's good music
I haven't heard satriani make music for singing groups so it will be interesting

I will take it. Any new music is a step in the right direction. Sammy has has been the most active out of all previous Van Halen members and he has a crappy worth ethic:rolleyes: Wonder if this is a oneoff cd/tour or something that will be an every other year or so in between Wabo stuff.

First, release the CD.

Then tour the fuck outta it.

That'd be fun, a band with Sam, Mike, and Joe.

I wonder what they'll call themselves.

I will take it. Any new music is a step in the right direction. Sammy has has been the most active out of all previous Van Halen members and he has a crappy worth ethic:rolleyes: Wonder if this is a oneoff cd/tour or something that will be an every other year or so in between Wabo stuff.


I think the work ethic comment from Ed was a reference to Sam's work ethic in Van Halen, not his work ethic as a solo artist or tequila salesman. And a reference supported by a few others within the VH camp at the time, by the way....

I think the work ethic comment from Ed was a reference to Sam's work ethic in Van Halen, not his work ethic as a solo artist or tequila salesman. And a reference supported by a few others within the VH camp at the time, by the way....

wouldn't his work ethic be his work ethic. :D in or out of VH it is still Sammy.

First, release the CD.

Then tour the fuck outta it.

That'd be fun, a band with Sam, Mike, and Joe.

I wonder what they'll call themselves.

It might still be Chicken Foot but I was also told another name they were thinking about but I can't recall what it was. I guess thats what happens after you hang out at the Tahoe Wabo for three nights!!:)

Chickenfoot is not a ticket-selling name.

Think of something hipper, Sam. Commercialize, adrenalize.

Chickenfoot is not a ticket-selling name.

Think of something hipper, Sam. Commercialize, adrenalize.

God, dont say that...you know he's just dying to call it CaboWabo or something :D

God, dont say that...you know he's just dying to call it CaboWabo or something :D

Nah, it won't be a Cabo subsidiary.

I'm sure Azoff can come up with something appropriate to the talent at hand.

I dunno about a band name, but I got an album title....Dutch Boy Fingers in a Dike. :)

Nah, it won't be a Cabo subsidiary.

I'm sure Azoff can come up with something appropriate to the talent at hand.

I dunno about a band name, but I got an album title....Dutch Boy Fingers in a Dike. :)

:spit:

Yep.

I was told it sounds alot like Van Halen but much more melodic! I'm no insider or anything like that just what I was told.

Sounds cool.

I hope Satch brings the rock though. I was stoked about that Planet Us thing knowing that Neal Schon would play something heavier than what was commercial. I selfishly want them to call it HSAS.

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This is good for Satch. He keeps hanging with Sam and Mike and Chad, maybe that guitar will finally get him laid after all.

Well, I mean, come on people, he's a helluva guitarist but how can you get laid like a rock star on a G3 tour, or a Saturday morning guitar clinic down at the music store?

I'm telling ya, rock and roll is making a comeback, and pretty soon, some 39-year old hottie is going to be Scroggin' with the Alien himself!:headbang:

Chickenfoot is not a ticket-selling name.

Think of something hipper, Sam. Commercialize, adrenalize.

I really doubt sales will depend on the name; 99% of the people going will be people like us who know exactly what we're in for. Making sure people know who's in the lineup is the only way to gain them fans.

They should call it Satriani-Hagar I think, nice simple name. If I'm honest, I imagine they'll have the lion's share of creative involvement, the biggest egos to stoke (though neither seems to have much ego, I imagine Anthony's is on a low with him opening for Sammy and being kicked out of VH, while Chad Smith is just not quite as "legendary" as the other 3 despite higher record sales), the most experience, and are the most famous.

Plus calling it S-H would get the important names on the cover and draw people in.

If this is indeed true then holy shit! What a great group of musicians. I'd pay to see this in person. I'd rather see a G3 album and have Sammy sing and Mike do bass.

...Plus calling it S-H would get the important names on the cover and draw people in.

Yup, S&H would be an inspired choice.

(You'll need to be of a certain age to actually grasp the implied irony at work here. ;) )

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Okay this is going to be the name:

FUCKING AWESOME



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Yup, S&H would be an inspired choice.

(You'll need to be of a certain age to actually grasp the implied irony at work here. ;) )

S a s H


2. to furnish or adorn with a sash: a dress sashed at the waist.

I think it's a cool project, but I don't see it lasting. These guys are all stars in there own right w/ plenty of $$ & not alot to prove...
When Sam joined VH in 86, there was alot @ stake for all involved & they were hungry as hell. 5150 (the CD) was a great reflection of that desire
These guys will no doubt sound great, but I wonder about the song quality.
Sam is a great rock singer, but his lyrics just leave me flat. So, I'll sit back & hope for the best. Back when Roth was in limbo, I always wondered if Satch might be able to be a good fit for him?? Probably not...
Mas Tequila!

I think it's a cool project, but I don't see it lasting. These guys are all stars in there own right w/ plenty of $$ & not alot to prove...
When Sam joined VH in 86, there was alot @ stake for all involved & they were hungry as hell. 5150 (the CD) was a great reflection of that desire
These guys will no doubt sound great, but I wonder about the song quality.
Sam is a great rock singer, but his lyrics just leave me flat. So, I'll sit back & hope for the best. Back when Roth was in limbo, I always wondered if Satch might be able to be a good fit for him?? Probably not...
Mas Tequila!

Well Satch's student (Steve Vai) got the gig at the get go but it would of been interesting to hear Satch's spin on Roth material.

I really doubt sales will depend on the name; 99% of the people going will be people like us who know exactly what we're in for. Making sure people know who's in the lineup is the only way to gain them fans.

They should call it Satriani-Hagar I think, nice simple name. If I'm honest, I imagine they'll have the lion's share of creative involvement, the biggest egos to stoke (though neither seems to have much ego, I imagine Anthony's is on a low with him opening for Sammy and being kicked out of VH, while Chad Smith is just not quite as "legendary" as the other 3 despite higher record sales), the most experience, and are the most famous.

Plus calling it S-H would get the important names on the cover and draw people in.

Title is EVERYTHING. Doesn't matter what kind of media. Movies, television, literature, music, even names of actors and musicians. The jacket's gotta sell the content. This is why Clay become Ali, why Jon Bongiovi became Jon Bon Jovi, why Thomas Mapother became Tom Cruise, why Gordon Sumner became Sting....you get the point.

Van Halen wouldn't have moved nearly as many units as it has if they'd stayed with Rat Salad or Mammoth.

A catchy name with pop culture cool factor, is tantamount to attracting the ever-fickle, short attention-spanned consumer. It doesn't have to incorporate the names involved...look at Velvet Revolver, or the Traveling Wilburys....catchy names with deeper talents. Conversely, presuming they'd released new tunes, which they didn't, The Other Half would not have been a good moniker under which to release an album. Even VH 3 probably suffered from a lack of creativity in album title, though not much was gonna help that pile of shit. ;)

5150 snaps. OU812 flops. FUCK was a no brainer. And so on.

Yup, S&H would be an inspired choice.

(You'll need to be of a certain age to actually grasp the implied irony at work here. ;) )

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Ha!!! the ole S&H stamps. Haven't seen those for some time...

Go green!!:drunk:

Sounds promising! Hopefully this will light a fire under VH's ass to put out some new material of their own.

Sounds promising! Hopefully this will light a fire under VH's ass to put out some new material of their own.

Yeah, it kinda reminds me of when Roth got Steve Vai in his band. There was definitely some competition between the two camps at that point.

Not to veer too much off topic here, but those stamps sure bring back memories. My dear mother used to collect those. Anybody remember the infamous Brady Bunch episode with those silly stamps?

btw - long time no post AxeB. Great to see you around. :cool:

Not to veer too much off topic here, but those stamps sure bring back memories. My dear mother used to collect those. Anybody remember the infamous Brady Bunch episode with those silly stamps?

btw - long time no post AxeB. Great to see you around. :cool:

Thanks Carol :)

Yeah, I remember that episode.

Anyway....


I'm stoked about this Sammy-MA-Satch thing.

Bring it on!!!!:headbang:

wouldn't his work ethic be his work ethic. :D in or out of VH it is still Sammy.

Who knows?? Does Sammy work harder as a solo artist or within a band?...Or the same?............

I'm not sure I understand your criticism of Chad. What exactly are you accusing him of being? He's certainly a good drummer. No question. And he's never been a flashy drummer on record for the RHCP. In concert he takes a bit more liberty with his parts and I think it's more exciting that way.

I agree. Chad is a good drummer and a good fit for this project.

Hagar / Anthony / Satch

H A S

Beens

:smokin:

Donno, dude. Satch's pretty tight live. If these guys do get out, it could do some serious damage. I'll wait till i hear some tunage. It does have great potential.

No way I'd be excited about this... given historical trends maybe 1-2 songs come out of these type of collaborations that are decent/good. Never any chart topping smash hits.

Musically the Satch and MA element holds an interest to me.

Given Hagar's song writing the last 10 years I don't have any high interest/expectations... frankly I'd expect most of the crap to be more mediocre, meathead, tequila marinated backwash...

On a related note...

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On a related note...

http://www.ndtvmusic.com/story.asp?id=ENTEN20080050423

that sucks....I always look forward to a new album from them ever 3 or 4 years. They're one of my faves. Hopefully they decide to get back together before too long.

i was redaing the latest issue of classic rock yesterday and satch was saying that the album is still in the writing/demo phase but they want to release something in the near future...so expect a rush job with typical cheesey lyrics from hagar...they are still going with chickenfoot which i think is silly but then again who cares what i think.
im intrigued by this project but not exited and personaly i dont think its gonna light a fire under vh's ass to release new stuff...they will when/if they want to, chickenfoot is never going to be a major threat to the van halen legacy...they do that themselves.

Not sure how the fact that they are still in the demo phase means Sam is going to do a shit job on the lyrics. I think Sam will be out of the Jimmy Buffett phase he is in for this release.

Not sure how the fact that they are still in the demo phase means Sam is going to do a shit job on the lyrics. I think Sam will be out of the Jimmy Buffett phase he is in for this release.

i was refering to them only being in a demo phase right now but want to release something soon meaning it could be a rush job, and lets face it sam can be cheesier than a bucket of sour milk....sometimes

This is good for Satch. He keeps hanging with Sam and Mike and Chad, maybe that guitar will finally get him laid after all.

Well, I mean, come on people, he's a helluva guitarist but how can you get laid like a rock star on a G3 tour, or a Saturday morning guitar clinic down at the music store?

I'm telling ya, rock and roll is making a comeback, and pretty soon, some 39-year old hottie is going to be Scroggin' with the Alien himself!:headbang:


LOL! I've always said this about guys like satch and eric johnson and even steve vai. i mean, take slash for instance....he is 1/10th the guitar player these guys are but he most definitely gets 1000x more pussy thrown his way just because of that one riff, "sweet twat of mine" or whatever it's called.
guys like vai, satch, ej, etc. they're supermusicians. they can wake up out of a dead sleep at 4am and play like they've been awake for 5 hours, ya know?
Guys like slash are rock stars. they have no idea what they played 5 minutes ago because they're constantly tripping over all the vagina that's been thrown at them.
I've always wanted to compile a list of Rock Star Guitarists vs. Musician Guitarists. I guess part of the criteria would be something like: A Rock star guitarist usually claims to not know what he is playing...ie: scales, modes, etc., they have spent time in rehab or jail, they dated/married an actress or super-model, they curse a lot, they've written some of the best riffs in rock and they claim that they always play from the heart and what feels right.
On the other hand, Musician guitarists are the guys who can talk endlessly about the evocotivness of the Hungarian scale, they feel completely comfortable reading sheet music(no tablature), they never give a bad/sloppy performance on stage, they try desperately to look like rock stars but they speak so well that they give themselves away and they have never been photographed with a drink in their hand.
that said, here's my top 5 Rock star guitarists:
1. EVH
2. SRV
3. Slash
4. Angus Young
5. Yngwie

Here's my top 5 Musician guitarists:
1. Satch
2. Vai
3. Johnson
4. John Petrucci
5. Yngwie

I know, I know. Yngwie is on both lists. that's because he's the wild card of the bunch. one day he's acting all rock star like (cursing people out on airplanes, getting arrested for slapping his woman) and the next, he's giving tutorials on the harmonic minor scale in Guitar Center. I guess he's Bi-guitaral? LOL!
ah well...Rock on, people!

LOL! I've always said this about guys like satch and eric johnson and even steve vai. i mean, take slash for instance....he is 1/10th the guitar player these guys are but he most definitely gets 1000x more pussy thrown his way just because of that one riff, "sweet twat of mine" or whatever it's called.
guys like vai, satch, ej, etc. they're supermusicians. they can wake up out of a dead sleep at 4am and play like they've been awake for 5 hours, ya know?
Guys like slash are rock stars. they have no idea what they played 5 minutes ago because they're constantly tripping over all the vagina that's been thrown at them.
I've always wanted to compile a list of Rock Star Guitarists vs. Musician Guitarists. I guess part of the criteria would be something like: A Rock star guitarist usually claims to not know what he is playing...ie: scales, modes, etc., they have spent time in rehab or jail, they dated/married an actress or super-model, they curse a lot, they've written some of the best riffs in rock and they claim that they always play from the heart and what feels right.
On the other hand, Musician guitarists are the guys who can talk endlessly about the evocotivness of the Hungarian scale, they feel completely comfortable reading sheet music(no tablature), they never give a bad/sloppy performance on stage, they try desperately to look like rock stars but they speak so well that they give themselves away and they have never been photographed with a drink in their hand.
that said, here's my top 5 Rock star guitarists:
1. EVH
2. SRV
3. Slash
4. Angus Young
5. Yngwie

Here's my top 5 Musician guitarists:
1. Satch
2. Vai
3. Johnson
4. John Petrucci
5. Yngwie

I know, I know. Yngwie is on both lists. that's because he's the wild card of the bunch. one day he's acting all rock star like (cursing people out on airplanes, getting arrested for slapping his woman) and the next, he's giving tutorials on the harmonic minor scale in Guitar Center. I guess he's Bi-guitaral? LOL!
ah well...Rock on, people!

dude that one statement is truly inspired....it really IS the reason most of pick up the guitar in the first place!!!
i think it goes in this kind of order...
1) pussy
2) money
3) pussy
4) cars
5) pussy
6) fame
7) pussy
8) some different pussy!!
9) wanting to be taken seriously as a talented musician and songwriter
10) 2 pussies at once!:thumb:

dude that one statement is truly inspired....it really IS the reason most of pick up the guitar in the first place!!!
i think it goes in this kind of order...
1) pussy
2) money
3) pussy
4) cars
5) pussy
6) fame
7) pussy
8) some different pussy!!
9) wanting to be taken seriously as a talented musician and songwriter
10) 2 pussies at once!:thumb:



LOFL! :funny:

Here's my top 5 Musician guitarists:
1. Satch
2. Vai
3. Johnson
4. John Petrucci
5. Yngwie

I'm sure Vic is happy that you put him at number 3.

Here's a link to a video of the interview...
http://videos.canoe.ca/index.jsp?auto_band=x&rf=sv&fr_story=5561d3a5252f757cb22cf74a783cd143275e4b7f

GOOD VIDEO!!! Thax for the post. So September 1st is the day the head to the studio eh? I'm excited, this will be good.

dude that one statement is truly inspired....it really IS the reason most of pick up the guitar in the first place!!!
i think it goes in this kind of order...
1) pussy
2) money
3) pussy
4) cars
5) pussy
6) fame
7) pussy
8) some different pussy!!
9) wanting to be taken seriously as a talented musician and songwriter
10) 2 pussies at once!:thumb:

Steven Tyler once said that it's all about the three M's for rock stars:

1. Money
2. Music and
3. mmmmmmmmm...pussy!

i heard satch on the radio yesterday and couldn't believe how well hagar's voice WOULD sound with satch's sound. satch is clean and fast. Hagar is rough and fast. they really would sound great together. I hope they do it.