Metal Sludge — Huh?
That’s about all we could come up with upon reading this latest news.
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says Alex Van Halen called him up and asked him to join Van Halen with Joe Satriani on guitar.
Newsted spoke to Palm Beach Daily News and stated that he came within an inch of joining Van Halen six months ago.
“Alex Van Halen had already tapped Joe Satriani to replace Eddie Van Halen, Newsted said, and the two were searching for a bass player for a possible Van Halen tour.
Newsted said he agreed to go to California to jam with the guys and see if it felt right, but, in his heart of hearts, thought it would be impossible to do justice to Van Halen’s legacy.
“How could you?” he said. “There’s nobody that can top it, so how do you show it honor? I didn’t want it to be viewed as a money grab. And then it kind of just all fizzled.””
Well, what is that old saying, never say never.
Stay tuned as we await the next crazy rock n’ roll move.
Read the full story at Palm Beach Daily News.
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How excited would you be to see #VanHalen tour with @alexvanhalen on Drums, Joe Satriani on Guitar, Jason Newsted on Bass along with @sammyhagar and / or @DavidLeeRoth on Vocals?
— metalsludge (@MetalSludge) April 14, 2022
