Alex Van Halen confirms new Van Halen album made from unreleased Eddie material

find somebody in that age group who was exposed to the same musical experience that we have. Otherwise, it doesn’t have the depth.”

He added that Robert Plant “would’ve been an ideal choice,” though nothing is confirmed, watch this space.

Over five years following Eddie Van Halen’s passing, Alex Van Halen has announced his efforts to finalize previously unreleased Van Halen material for a forthcoming album. The drummer has revealed specifics about this project for the first time, sharing that the recordings were meant to be the band’s next studio album. In an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel KazaGastao, Van Halen disclosed that he is collaborating with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather to finish the material.

The tracks come from sessions that were abruptly halted due to Eddie’s passing in 2020. Van Halen elaborated on the decision not to simply release the unfinished material, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the quality and standard that the band is known for. He emphasized that the core instrumental recordings have already been completed, with Wolfgang Van Halen handling the bass parts during those sessions.

One key missing element for this project is a vocalist. While Paul Rodgers declined due to health reasons, previous Van Halen vocalists David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and Gary Cherone were not considered for the role. Van Halen highlighted the significance of finding the right vocalist who can contribute the necessary nuances and cohesion to the music. He explained that he and Lukather are currently on the lookout for someone from their musical generation to ensure the depth and authenticity of the project.

At 72 years old, Van Halen emphasized the importance of selecting a vocalist with a similar musical background and experience to match their own. While Robert Plant was mentioned as a potential candidate, nothing has been confirmed yet, leaving room for speculation and anticipation among fans.

The project to finalize the unheard Van Halen material represents a meaningful endeavor for Alex Van Halen as he seeks to honor his late bandmate and brother, Eddie. With the core instrumentation already in place, the search for the right vocalist continues as they strive to maintain the high standards that Van Halen is renowned for. As the project progresses, fans eagerly await further updates on this highly anticipated album.