Sammy Hagar Collaborating on New Music with Members of Nickelback, Mötley Crüe, and Anthrax

founding members. In May of 2024, Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie’s son and the current bassist for Van Halen, responded to the rumors.

“I’m ready to do it,” he said.  “I don’t know, there’s so many options. It’s so alive in so many different ways now. There’s been other versions that have come up, and I’m proud of them. People want to see that, and, you know, to celebrate my father’s music and the legacy that is him.”

At the end of the day, it was not meant to be, as two former Van Halen members, Anthony and Hagar, teamed up to revisit the band’s iconic tunes. The duo first played together in the early 80s and appeared on four Van Halen albums. They continued their collaborations over the years, including their band Chickenfoot, alongside Satriani and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.

But now, it appears that Hagar is branching out to work with members of other notable bands – Nickelback, Mötley Crüe, and Anthrax. Across the music industry, collaborations like this are not unusual. Musicians from separate bands coming together to create unique sounds and projects can often lead to exciting and unexpected results. Fans of these rock icons are likely eagerly awaiting the release of whatever music the quartet is working on and speculating about what their distinctive styles and talents will bring to the project.

Hagar himself has always been an artist who loves to mix things up and try new ventures. From his days in Montrose to Van Halen to Chickenfoot and his solo work, Hagar has consistently pushed boundaries and experimented with different genres and musical partners. This new collaboration with members of Nickelback, Mötley Crüe, and Anthrax seems to be another step in this pattern of exploration and innovation for the Red Rocker.

As fans eagerly await more details on this new project, they can also anticipate Hagar’s return to Las Vegas for his Best of All Worlds Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The addition of more shows is a testament to Hagar’s enduring popularity and his ability to captivate audiences with his energetic performances and classic rock hits. Whether Hagar is revisiting his Van Halen days, embarking on new musical ventures, or just rocking out on stage, one thing is for sure – his fans will be there, ready to support him every step of the way. With a rich history in rock ‘n’ roll and a passion for creating music, Sammy Hagar continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of music, and fans can’t wait to see what exciting new projects he has in store.