http://tinyurl.com/2th37s

Are some of the seats limited view? Not sure I dig it.

Well, my view's limited. It looks like this:

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hahaha...

try this : http://www.vhnd.com/articles/070813-03.shtml

The stage photo is here:

http://www.vhnd.com/articles/070813-03.shtml

The stage photo is here:

http://www.vhnd.com/articles/070813-03.shtml

i saw it there after an e-mail from Dave...

That's a cool stage setup, by why the heck is it not more of a VH logo type design, instead of an "s"?!

The stage photo is here:

http://www.vhnd.com/articles/070813-03.shtml

Thanks Jeff! Hey, did your source tell ya how Eddie's playing in rehearsals?

why the heck is it not more of a VH logo type design,

Cause it's been done and it would be suxors to see it again?

Okay, I see it now.

I think I saw that stage in a Cher video once.

Jeeze, that's almost the stage from U2's Vertigo tour. The only big difference is the ego ramps form either an "S" or perhaps more appropriately a $ sign.

T.B.

Thanks Jeff! Hey, did your source tell ya how Eddie's playing in rehearsals?

think someone at the vhnd said they sound fuckin great!

Interesting stage setup.

I wonder if someone will post some audio from rehearsals. I'd love to hear how they are sounding.

With a stage like that, I think we should expect a wicked DVD after the tour. I think it blows the 2004 stage off the map. That thing was cool but small. It's a wonder that none of them fell off into the rings.

cool stage! much better then 04. Wonder whats behind the curtain Old Vh logo and a gong ? :)

I find it funny how they made fun of U2 and then we see that they modeled the stage show after them!

it seems like a HUGE production, like a Las Vegas show!

I just hope that they keep it cool, and have a great time, and then do a new album.

Any guesses on waht the big black cube to the right might be?

Maybe becuase Ive been watching the new kiss dvd.
but to me the stage looks like the dynasty tour stage meets U2s last 2 tours.
I think the cube is just EVHs amp wall.
I at least hope they have some cool screen backdrop pics like the 1984 guy etc.

"S" is appropriate....stands for "Shit"

http://tinyurl.com/2th37s

Are some of the seats limited view? Not sure I dig it.


this is an excellent question...looks like if you're in the first rows outside that monstrosity you an't gonna see shit

By looking at that stage, it looks to me like Edward will going back to the wireless.:thumb:

it looks to me like Eddie will go up the ramp behind the drum kit and be able to stand on top of the black cube. Sweet spot to start a guitar solo I'd say. :)

By looking at that stage, it looks to me like Edward will going back to the wireless.:thumb:

That or Lonnie will be running around like a mad man.

didn't I see a full color close up picture of the stage around here earlier today?:confused:

didn't I see a full color close up picture of the stage around here earlier today?:confused:

link is at post #3

With a stage like that, I think we should expect a wicked DVD after the tour.

A DVD after the tour....now that's funny. :spit:

Wonder how many acrobatics Dave will be able to pull off when he goes out towards the audience. Sure that picture isn't drawn to scale, but it doesn't look like it allows a whole lot of room for spin kicks.

I still say a Van Halen stage should look something like this.

http://www.vhvault.com/mr5150/wallpaper/84-Stage-800.jpg

Here is a more detailed pic of the stage. It is the 4th picture in.

http://www.dotphoto.com/Go.asp?l=dmb5150&P=&AID=4744221&Pres=Y

I like the Chinese Symbols... very Dave. You can see the Bass and Guitar Amps.

I can't speak Chinese, but the characters spell out:

YOUPA
IDTO
OMU
CHFOY
URTIC
KETHA
HASUC
KERS

Not to sure if i like it? Is this gonna be the actual stage or is this a pic of U2's stage?

I can't speak Chinese, but the characters spell out:

YOUPA
IDTO
OMU
CHFOY
URTIC
KETHA
HASUC
KERS


Hillarious!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/hain23x/07s.jpg

dumb.

So what time is Cher gonna hit the stage at?:brickwall

Vega$ Halen

So what time is Cher gonna hit the stage at?:brickwall

LMFAO!! :D

Vega$ Halen

Celine Dion also plays Vegas as well....:brickwall

Looks like Cirque du Halen...fuck me....

Thanks Jeff! Hey, did your source tell ya how Eddie's playing in rehearsals?

My source says he is killing it....and so is wolf.

Says the band sounds phenomenal.

With a stage like that, I think we should expect a wicked DVD after the tour. I think it blows the 2004 stage off the map. That thing was cool but small. It's a wonder that none of them fell off into the rings.


Ed actually did fall off the stage in 2004

Ed actually did fall off the stage in 2004

Are you serious? I never heard that story. I certainly believe it, though. From some of the videos I've seen he looked like he could go over any minute.

I can see how you could fall off that 04 stage just as I can see how you could fall off the 07 stage. Can't wait to see video footage of people jumping up on that ramp and running around

I can see how you could fall off that 04 stage just as I can see how you could fall off the 07 stage. Can't wait to see video footage of people jumping up on that ramp and running around

yeah but those people are going to be part of wolfie's play date

I'm a little bit rusty, but having a quick look at the chineese characters, one is "ting" meaning "Garden".

When I get some more time I'll try to decipher some more...

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/7/20623333556.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6116038)

My source says he is killing it....and so is wolf.

Says the band sounds phenomenal.

That's great!:thumb:

That's great!:thumb:

suckle up to wolfie's cock some more...i hear there's room

suckle up to wolfie's cock some more...i hear there's room

pumpkinhead? is that you?

pumpkinhead? is that you?

sheep?...is that you?

sheep?...is that you?

yeah it is. A sheep, that's it. I've supported the band through all 3 singers and now i'm a dave sheep i guess. whatever dude.

yeah it is. A sheep, that's it. I've supported the band through all 3 singers and now i'm a dave sheep i guess. whatever dude.


exactly you're a sheep..they put a 16 year old kid while dismissing a founding member and you follow along like it's 1984...

enjoy sheep

exactly you're a sheep..they put a 16 year old kid while dismissing a founding member and you follow along like it's 1984...

enjoy sheep

sure dude. Whatever. Read what my actual posts on this band before you make more stupid statements.

sure dude. Whatever. Read what my actual posts on this band before you make more stupid statements.

right right...let me go back and study everything you wrote...

right right...let me go back and study everything you wrote...

here's my post on the no MA or no Dave thread. This sums up my position. Simply put I would strongly prefer Mike to be there and dislike the way this has been handled.


"I love Michael. I think he's more Van Halen than Dave is or Sammy is. It really pisses me off he won't be on this tour and pisses me off more the way Ed and Al (and even Dave) have disrespected him.

But the question asked is kind of insane in my opinion. Dave and Ed and Sam and Ed are the creative elements of this band. The most important member of VH is, and always will be, Eddie Van Halen - that's why we praise him more than the others and rip on him more than the others. The 2nd most important person should be his partner either David or Sammy (depending on what VH you prefer).

Al and Mike are rocks. Both fantastic supporting players. Great at what they do and key elements to the team that is Van Halen. But don't ever confuse role players with superstars.

Always remember that if Mike or even Al doesn't show up at the studio you might not get topshelf material out of the band. If Ed or Dave (in the case of CVH) don't show up - there's no need for a studio at all."

I tilted my head to read the post earlier. :|



I heard Dave smashes watermelons with a giant mallet all along the ramp so if you have a five star seat you’re probably gonna get soaked.

here's my post on the no MA or no Dave thread. This sums up my position. Simply put I would strongly prefer Mike to be there and dislike the way this has been handled.


"I love Michael. I think he's more Van Halen than Dave is or Sammy is. It really pisses me off he won't be on this tour and pisses me off more the way Ed and Al (and even Dave) have disrespected him.

But the question asked is kind of insane in my opinion. Dave and Ed and Sam and Ed are the creative elements of this band. The most important member of VH is, and always will be, Eddie Van Halen - that's why we praise him more than the others and rip on him more than the others. The 2nd most important person should be his partner either David or Sammy (depending on what VH you prefer).

Al and Mike are rocks. Both fantastic supporting players. Great at what they do and key elements to the team that is Van Halen. But don't ever confuse role players with superstars.

Always remember that if Mike or even Al doesn't show up at the studio you might not get topshelf material out of the band. If Ed or Dave (in the case of CVH) don't show up - there's no need for a studio at all."

ok, good post...
but why support this dumb lineup...i mean a kid's on bass..a kid who's never played in a live band...doesn't that seem absurd to you...

ok, good post...
but why support this dumb lineup...i mean a kid's on bass..a kid who's never played in a live band...doesn't that seem absurd to you...

I don't think it's any more absurd to have Wolfie or another bassist. To me his age isn't the point - he's not Mike. That's the point for me. I wouldn't be any less unhappy if they brought Geddy Lee.

Why support it? I've never seen Ed and Dave on the same stage before. That's the reason.

The biggest issue I have is the way Mike has basically been stepped on in this process. It wouldn't take much for everyone in the "new band" to say nice things about him, he certainly deserves that. If Ed would say "I love Mike and he's a key member in this band's history. I would love to work with him again one day but touring with my son is a dream i couldn't pass up". That's not hard to do.

I don't think it's any more absurd to have Wolfie or another bassist. To me his age isn't the point - he's not Mike. That's the point for me. I wouldn't be any less unhappy if they brought Geddy Lee.

Why support it? I've never seen Ed and Dave on the same stage before. That's the reason.

The biggest issue I have is the way Mike has basically been stepped on in this process. It wouldn't take much for everyone in the "new band" to say nice things about him, he certainly deserves that. If Ed would say "I love Mike and he's a key member in this band's history. I would love to work with him again one day but touring with my son is a dream i couldn't pass up". That's not hard to do.

my point isn' twolf's age...it's the absurdity that he's ed's kid whose never been in a band before. it's one thing playing the tunes with your dad and uncle...it's entirely different stepping out infront of 16,000 people

Who care that he is 16 years old. Obviously plenty of people have confidence Wolfie can pull this off or they wouldn't put him in this situation. What parent wants to see his kid fail or put him in a situation they couldn't handle. I know when Neil Schon joined Santana he was even younger as he was 15, how did that turn out? Neil at the age of 15 handled it well and went on to have a pretty good career. Would we like to have Mike back in a perfect world YES but the world is not perfect especially when it comes to VH. I am excited about seeing Eddie and Dave back together after all these years. With all the problems we know that can and have happened in the past Wolfie may be the least of them.

My source says he is killing it....and so is wolf.

Says the band sounds phenomenal.

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

;)

suckle up to wolfie's cock some more...i hear there's room

Really?? And how would you know?

You want some dick?

Have no fear faggot -- I'm sure there is plenty at the Other Half show.

Be careful how and who you reply to, you fucking piece of crap.

How does it feel to have a brain made of ass?

i love van halen fans :D

elvhfan-

relax a bit man

hot diggity damn! :)

I have basking in the love!

ok, good post...
but why support this dumb lineup...i mean a kid's on bass..a kid who's never played in a live band...doesn't that seem absurd to you...

Here's the way I see it... there are no rules when it comes to rock and roll. If I had the chance to bypass playing in crappy bands to start out and play in one of the biggest bands ever... I'd do it.

If you think about it, this style of stage will diminish the impact of Mike's absence. If they go back to a monstrous 1984 style stage then Wolfgang would basically be hung out to dry. This set-up is going to pull some of the focus off of that big empty space that would have been there. I still don't like it. :D

In between reading *once again* the fucking stupid bickering, I went back and looked at the Chinese writing. In short, it's filler. There are radicals missing so trying to grasp what is being said is tough.

The writing is basically the Chinese version of cursive writing in English.

The three things that I can definately make out is "Garden" "Design" and "Tea". I was hoping for a hidden "Fuck Yeah!" or something, but alas, no.

So, my guess is that it's probably filler that the graphics person used in showing the render of the stage.

Looks like the Riddler is going on tour.

http://www.zfcamaro.com/Riddler/Riddler1.gif

If the kid can play, he can play.
If not, we'll all know it soon enough.
Why don't we wait until they take the stage before forming opinions?

Looks like the Riddler is going on tour.

http://www.zfcamaro.com/Riddler/Riddler1.gif

I lol'd on this one!

If the kid can play, he can play.
If not, we'll all know it soon enough.
Why don't we wait until they take the stage before forming opinions?

If you wipe out the opinion option you might as well shut down this web site. :D

Much to my surprise, half of the posts in this thread have nothing to do with discussing the stage set-up. Even more shocking, it is has descended into a power play over who owns the authentic Van Halen narrative. :yawn:

Anyway, I kinda like this stage set-up. If they are trying to do what Dave said in being a new band, it wouldn't really make sense to bring back the 1984 stage, would it? Plus, it isn't 1984 anymore, and that stage, while being one of the coolest in the world at that place and time, is fairly dated.

i don't like the stage setup at all. Call me old school but I liked the days when the members of the band were always in the same area code of each other.

You mean like this?


ierC-kbhM1Q

Looks like the Riddler is going on tour.



http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4364/riddlerkb2.jpg

What is made of leather, very light and filled with lint............????











The wallets of my fans after this tour!!! Muuuuhahahahahahahahahaa :p

You mean like this?

Man, EVH would've smoked that song with better licks, feel, and tone. I didn't realize Vai had such horrible tone even back then. Yikes! Zappa was right, he sounded like sh*t!

Man, EVH would've smoked that song with better licks, feel, and tone. I didn't realize Vai had such horrible tone even back then. Yikes! Zappa was right, he sounded like sh*t!

To be fair, those are Malmsteen's licks.
He's never had good tone, though. It's always been frustrating for me to listen to him. I respect the heck out of him as a player, but he's always got that honky, buzzy tone.

Carvin came out with a Steve Vai signature amp a while back. I passed.

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4364/riddlerkb2.jpg

What is made of leather, very light and filled with lint............????











The wallets of my fans after this tour!!! Muuuuhahahahahahahahahaa :p



Holy Half-ass, Batman!!

Actually my Riddler comment was more directed at the shape of the stage, but that's a damn funny pic!!! :thumb:

Holy Half-ass, Batman!!

Actually my Riddler comment was more directed at the shape of the stage, but that's a damn funny pic!!! :thumb:


Oh I know that dude, I just had that picture from a while back in the photoshop thread. Thought it was appropriate for your comment :p