Comments on: AS FAR AS SYNTHETIC CASH GRABS GO, THE VAN HALEN REUNION TOUR IS A PRETTY GOOD ONE http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/ Your source for heavy metal news, gossip, MP3s, and assorted idiocy. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:42:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: VAN HALEN CANCEL A MONTH’S WORTH OF TOUR DATES | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-42736 VAN HALEN CANCEL A MONTH’S WORTH OF TOUR DATES | MetalSucks Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:11:29 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-42736 [...] Poor dude. Maybe he’s back in rehab, maybe not (remember he did have problems with mouth cancer a couple of years back. Also, ya know, he’s getting up there in years). But for those who had tickets to the postponed shows that haven’t seen the reunited Van Halen yet, we feel for you; the show at Madison Square Garden last fall was one of the best we saw all year. [...] [...] Poor dude. Maybe he’s back in rehab, maybe not (remember he did have problems with mouth cancer a couple of years back. Also, ya know, he’s getting up there in years). But for those who had tickets to the postponed shows that haven’t seen the reunited Van Halen yet, we feel for you; the show at Madison Square Garden last fall was one of the best we saw all year. [...]

]]> By: VAN HALEN TOUR CANCEL TOUR? | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-39095 VAN HALEN TOUR CANCEL TOUR? | MetalSucks Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:50:16 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-39095 [...] when Vince and I saw the reunited Van Halen at Madison Square Garden, I said that it was a great show but that I didn’t quite believe that David Lee Roth and [...] [...] when Vince and I saw the reunited Van Halen at Madison Square Garden, I said that it was a great show but that I didn’t quite believe that David Lee Roth and [...]

]]> By: VAN HALEN REUNION IS 5TH HIGHEST GROSSING TOUR OF ‘07 | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-26369 VAN HALEN REUNION IS 5TH HIGHEST GROSSING TOUR OF ‘07 | MetalSucks Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:34:46 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-26369 [...] reports that Van Halen’s “OMG they finally did it” reunion tour (read our show review and retrospective) with David “Bar Mitzvah Band Leader” Lee Roth and Wolfgang [...] [...] reports that Van Halen’s “OMG they finally did it” reunion tour (read our show review and retrospective) with David “Bar Mitzvah Band Leader” Lee Roth and Wolfgang [...]

]]> By: EDDIE VAN HALEN, THE FORGOTTEN GUITAR HERO | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18748 EDDIE VAN HALEN, THE FORGOTTEN GUITAR HERO | MetalSucks Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:14:31 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18748 [...] Van Halen with one David Lee “Bar Mitzvah band leader” Roth (read Axl’s review here); it was one of the best shows I’ve been to all year. I have literally been waiting since I [...] [...] Van Halen with one David Lee “Bar Mitzvah band leader” Roth (read Axl’s review here); it was one of the best shows I’ve been to all year. I have literally been waiting since I [...]

]]> By: THIS VAN HALEN SONG IS TOTALLY AWESOME, EXCEPT THAT… | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18577 THIS VAN HALEN SONG IS TOTALLY AWESOME, EXCEPT THAT… | MetalSucks Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:45:33 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18577 [...] Anyhow, enjoy this lowdown, drty opening track from Fair Warning (plus the all-time classic anthem to teacher-bangin’), and check out Axl’s masturbatory review of Tuesday night’s VH show at the Garden… [...] [...] Anyhow, enjoy this lowdown, drty opening track from Fair Warning (plus the all-time classic anthem to teacher-bangin’), and check out Axl’s masturbatory review of Tuesday night’s VH show at the Garden… [...]

]]> By: hochi666 http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18550 hochi666 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:17:42 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18550 I saw them in Detroit. It was AWESOME. It was FUCKING AWESOME. I’ve never had such an immediate and visceral rush at a rock concert and I’m well into my thirties at this point. I felt like I was eight years old again, sitting in my room playing air guitar to Diver Down and Van Halen I. Every song that they played was a freaking goddamned certified motherfucking amazing out-of-the-fucking-ballpark hit! I remember being in like, what -- forth or fifth grade when David Lee Roth left Van Halen at the time. Amongst my friends there was a constant controversy – with or without Dave – what side do you choose? At the time, I really did like the first Sammy Hagar/Van Halen album, “5150”. Looking back, I can see that it marks a dramatic change in the band, one that really is more than a line in the sand. It’s a fucking forty foot wide moat filled with crocodiles and snakes. Eddie guitar tone changed for the worst and the schmatltz that is Mr. Hagar really took over as the defining musical influence. Certainly Sammy Hagar has proven himself a more capable modern pop song writer than David Lee Roth. Dave writes rock and blues. He doesn’t have Hagar’s gift of sweet melody. But ya know what? Fuck that shit, gimmie Dave any old day over that steaming pile of cotton candy. I could quibble more about Anthony not being there, I could be snarky about Wolfgang Van Halen looking more scared than enthusiastic. But, hey – I wish I would have won that genetic lottery. I’m sure having crazy-ass Eddie as your dad has its downside, but it certainly has its upside in getting to play “Runnin’ With The Devil” in front of twenty thousand screaming fans. I got on my feet from the minute they hit the stage and didn’t sit down the entire night. Eddie's guitar tone was great. I think perhaps he might have paired it down to the basics as he was playing his Frankenstrat most of the night. The great thing about the staging of this tour is that it was very basic. My favorite line that Dave said all night is something to the effect that we should all be in awe, because we were witnessing the worlds only real, and functional time machine. 88 miles per hour. I saw them in Detroit. It was AWESOME. It was FUCKING AWESOME. I’ve never had such an immediate and visceral rush at a rock concert and I’m well into my thirties at this point. I felt like I was eight years old again, sitting in my room playing air guitar to Diver Down and Van Halen I. Every song that they played was a freaking goddamned certified motherfucking amazing out-of-the-fucking-ballpark hit!

I remember being in like, what — forth or fifth grade when David Lee Roth left Van Halen at the time. Amongst my friends there was a constant controversy – with or without Dave – what side do you choose? At the time, I really did like the first Sammy Hagar/Van Halen album, “5150”.

Looking back, I can see that it marks a dramatic change in the band, one that really is more than a line in the sand. It’s a fucking forty foot wide moat filled with crocodiles and snakes. Eddie guitar tone changed for the worst and the schmatltz that is Mr. Hagar really took over as the defining musical influence. Certainly Sammy Hagar has proven himself a more capable modern pop song writer than David Lee Roth. Dave writes rock and blues. He doesn’t have Hagar’s gift of sweet melody. But ya know what? Fuck that shit, gimmie Dave any old day over that steaming pile of cotton candy.

I could quibble more about Anthony not being there, I could be snarky about Wolfgang Van Halen looking more scared than enthusiastic. But, hey – I wish I would have won that genetic lottery. I’m sure having crazy-ass Eddie as your dad has its downside, but it certainly has its upside in getting to play “Runnin’ With The Devil” in front of twenty thousand screaming fans. I got on my feet from the minute they hit the stage and didn’t sit down the entire night. Eddie’s guitar tone was great. I think perhaps he might have paired it down to the basics as he was playing his Frankenstrat most of the night. The great thing about the staging of this tour is that it was very basic.

My favorite line that Dave said all night is something to the effect that we should all be in awe, because we were witnessing the worlds only real, and functional time machine. 88 miles per hour.

]]> By: Dude ManBro http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18401 Dude ManBro Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:15:20 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18401 Yeah, the first Kiss komeback tour was awesome. The four subsequent retirement tours were less so. Yeah, the first Kiss komeback tour was awesome. The four subsequent retirement tours were less so.

]]> By: Tony http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18364 Tony Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:02:46 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18364 In terms of the OMG factor, I think the KISS shows in '96-'97 blew away VH. KISS played some places 3-4x and then came back again. VH is certainly selling well, but not THAT well. In terms of the OMG factor, I think the KISS shows in ‘96-’97 blew away VH. KISS played some places 3-4x and then came back again. VH is certainly selling well, but not THAT well.

]]> By: TedTedPoleyPoley http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18339 TedTedPoleyPoley Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:35:12 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18339 i think Sammy really sums up the site w/ that line :-D i think Sammy really sums up the site w/ that line :-D

]]> By: Sammy http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18334 Sammy Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:37:37 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18334 Paul, you have to realize that 93.5% of what is said or commented upon here is uncalled for. Paul, you have to realize that 93.5% of what is said or commented upon here is uncalled for.

]]> By: Paul D http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18332 Paul D Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:21:10 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18332 <i>a mini-blimp (and I mean an actual blimp, not Wolfgang Van Halen)</i> Ouch dude. That was uncalled-for. Anyway. I've seen Van Hagar twice. Once after F.U.C.K. came out and once a few years later when they were touring in support of the live album (the very idea is so meta that it makes my head hurt.) They rightly rocked both times. In fact, the second time I saw them was by far the loudest concert I've ever attended. I'm pretty sure I can attribute the bulk of my hearing loss (which is substantial) to that one show. a mini-blimp (and I mean an actual blimp, not Wolfgang Van Halen)

Ouch dude. That was uncalled-for.

Anyway. I’ve seen Van Hagar twice. Once after F.U.C.K. came out and once a few years later when they were touring in support of the live album (the very idea is so meta that it makes my head hurt.)

They rightly rocked both times.

In fact, the second time I saw them was by far the loudest concert I’ve ever attended. I’m pretty sure I can attribute the bulk of my hearing loss (which is substantial) to that one show.

]]> By: Sammy http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18331 Sammy Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:09:45 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18331 No sardonic comments from me today on this one. Glad you liked it. No sardonic comments from me today on this one. Glad you liked it.

]]> By: TedTedPoleyPoley http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18330 TedTedPoleyPoley Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:54:23 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18330 AR, i'm impressed that you didn't you use "Fatty Ding Dongs" in the review at all, not even once. although "Michael Anthony being left out of the fold", was that pun intended? :-D but in all seriousness, glad to hear the tour is still going pretty well. looks like they just added a Houston date, so i plan on going if the price isn't too atrocious!! AR, i’m impressed that you didn’t you use “Fatty Ding Dongs” in the review at all, not even once. although “Michael Anthony being left out of the fold”, was that pun intended? :-D

but in all seriousness, glad to hear the tour is still going pretty well. looks like they just added a Houston date, so i plan on going if the price isn’t too atrocious!!

]]> By: dragonlady474 http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18328 dragonlady474 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:50:26 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18328 I saw Van Halen when their first album came out. They were opening for Black Sabbath (Ozzy singing) and kicked some major ass that night. I saw Van Halen when their first album came out. They were opening for Black Sabbath (Ozzy singing) and kicked some major ass that night.

]]> By: Wayne http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18322 Wayne Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:27:33 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18322 I had a great time at the Chicago show. Glad you guys had fun at MSG! I had a great time at the Chicago show. Glad you guys had fun at MSG!

]]> By: Allyson http://www.metalsucks.net/2007/11/14/as-far-as-synthetic-cash-grabs-go-the-van-halen-reunion-tour-is-a-pretty-good-one/#comment-18319 Allyson Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:17:48 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3131#comment-18319 I'm so glad you boys had fun. I loved my tour stop. If they swing through the midwest again, I might have to buy another over-priced ticket. Allyson B. Crawford www.bringbackglam.com I’m so glad you boys had fun. I loved my tour stop. If they swing through the midwest again, I might have to buy another over-priced ticket.

Allyson B. Crawford
http://www.bringbackglam.com

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