Alex Van Halen and Toto’s Steve Lukather collaborate on new project
Rock music fans have recently been abuzz with the latest news from legendary drummer Alex Van Halen, who confirmed that he has a new project in collaboration with Steve Lukather of Toto. This exciting announcement was made on the Metal Sticks Podcast with Nicko McBrain, where Alex revealed, after initially denying working on any new music, that he is indeed involved in a fresh musical endeavor.
Despite previous reluctance to disclose details, Alex shared with listeners that he is working alongside Steve Lukather and a few other individuals on this project, expressing his anticipation for what’s to come. The project includes finishing some previously unreleased material from the Van Halen vault, with the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reporting that Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather are involved in the final stages of this process.
In a dramatic twist, Steve Lukather’s response seemed to suggest that there may have been a misunderstanding regarding his role in the endeavor. While Lukather acknowledged the close friendship he shared with Alex and Eddie Van Halen and confirmed working on unfinished recordings, he emphasized that he will not be playing guitar on any Van Halen songs. He clarified this stance on Instagram, stating that his involvement was more focused on going through unreleased recordings and acting as a co-producer.
During a recent appearance on Chris Jericho’s Talk Is Jericho Podcast, Alex Van Halen shared insights into the material that fans can expect from the forthcoming project. He hinted that there are “three or four records” worth of unfinished work from the band that will be revisited. Alex expressed excitement about going through the musical ideas from the vault, emphasizing the quality of the material that they rediscovered. He stressed the importance of taking the time to ensure that the project is done justice, highlighting his dedication to presenting this previously unheard music in the best possible light.
Fans of Van Halen and rock music, in general, are eagerly anticipating the release of this new project featuring Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather. With the promise of revisiting forgotten musical gems and unfinished recordings, the collaboration between these two iconic musicians is sure to be a treat for fans, offering a fresh glimpse into the creative process of one of rock’s most legendary bands. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting musical endeavor unfolding in the rock world.