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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we’re diving into the latest developments surrounding a potential new Van Halen album — and why Sammy Hagar is feeling left out.

Alex Van Halen is reportedly working on a project built from unreleased jam session recordings he and his brother Eddie Van Halen created at 5150 Studios. The music itself isn’t newly recorded — but it would be brand-new to fans.

So far, there’s no indication that Hagar — or former bassist Michael Anthony — is actively involved in shaping or finishing the material. While some tracks could potentially feature vocals from past sessions, very little is confirmed about the album’s direction, timeline, or even whether it will officially be released.

Speaking recently on the Rock of Nations podcast, Hagar and Anthony both said they’d gladly participate in any way that could help complete the record — but they haven’t been invited. And reading between the lines, it doesn’t sound like that invitation is coming.

Hagar admitted he’s disappointed. He acknowledged that Alex has every right to move forward however he chooses, but made it clear that being excluded from something carrying the Van Halen name stings — especially when key members are still here and willing to contribute.

From what’s been reported, the project could feature performances from Alex, Eddie, and possibly Wolfgang Van Halen, who has been central to preserving and honoring his father’s musical legacy. If vocals are needed, Wolfgang could potentially step in — or the material may remain instrumental.

At this point, the biggest question remains: will fans get a fully realized, high-quality Van Halen release — or something that feels unfinished? One thing seems clear: if this album does arrive, it likely won’t include new contributions from Sammy Hagar.

And that’s where the tension lies.

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On this episode of Straturday Night on Johnny Beane TV, we head straight to the workbench! 🎸🔧 I upgrade the endpins on the LEKATO S-style guitar and string it up with a heavier gauge set to fatten up the tone and feel.

We did have to wrap things up a little early after I got a phone call I had to return — but not before packing in some serious guitar fun. Earlier in the day, I went live with an Exclusively Van Halen episode breaking down the newly released 1983 US Festival rehearsal tape — incredible stuff.
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Then I grabbed the Firefly Van Halen-style guitar with the EVH neck and played through “Intruder,” “(Oh) Pretty Woman,” and even took a swing at the “Beat It” solo 😎

Awesome night of mods, riffs, and hanging out with you all. Thanks for watching!

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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we’re diving into a brand new, just-released, uncirculated soundboard recording capturing US Festival rehearsals — and this is HUGE.

This is the rehearsal performance before Van Halen took the stage on May 29, 1983… recorded on May 21 in front of a small private audience at A&M Studios on the A&M Soundstage. 🔥

Originally labeled simply “Rehearsal US Fest” by front-of-house engineer Roy Snyder, this tape gives us a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the band fine-tuning what would become one of the most legendary festival performances in rock history.

And the vibe?
It’s basically a full concert.

Dave in full comedy mode, telling the US Festival backstory

Jokes about Steve Wozniak throughout the show

A wild “Wozniak Song” before Ice Cream Man

Ed’s “Little Guitars” moment with slightly out-of-tune strings

The evolving Girl Gone Bad jam

Classic Roy tape flip drama cutting out Dance The Night Away

This rehearsal mirrors the exact set structure from the actual festival performance — minus a couple surprises — making it an essential historical snapshot of Van Halen at their absolute peak in 1983.

We’re breaking down the story, the setlist changes, the tape cuts, and the legacy of Roy Snyder’s incredible collection — 53 recordings preserved from 1981 through the US Festival.

This is Van Halen history.

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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on johnnybeaneTV, we dive into one of the biggest “what-ifs” in hard rock history.

“The rest is history. That’s how close it got.”

That’s how Alex Van Halen described the moment he and Eddie Van Halen nearly formed a band with Ozzy Osbourne.

At a time when Van Halen was reeling from lineup turmoil — after the Gary Cherone era ended and relationships with David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar were strained — the Van Halen brothers were searching for direction. Rumors swirled about potential singers, even David Coverdale, though that was ultimately dismissed.

Around 2000, Alex and Eddie met with Sharon Osbourne to seriously discuss making a record with Ozzy. According to Alex, the conversation went well. Sharon was on board. The idea was real. An album was within reach.

There was just one catch.

Sharon mentioned she had a meeting the next day about a television show.

That show became The Osbournes, which ran from 2002 to 2005 and changed pop culture — but it also derailed what could have been a historic collaboration. Ozzy later admitted the project “would have been phenomenal,” and expressed regret that it never came together.

Meanwhile, Alex and Steve Lukather are now developing material Eddie recorded during his lifetime, originally intended as a follow-up to 2012’s A Different Kind of Truth. That release marked Van Halen’s studio return with Roth — but history might have looked very different if the Ozzy collaboration had happened.

We also revisit the brothers’ late-era jams with Chris Cornell, another near-miss that ended far too soon.

What would a Van Halen–Ozzy album have sounded like? Early 2000s metal? A return to raw riff-driven hard rock? A completely new chapter?

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"Exclusively Van Halen" is your ultimate destination for all things Van Halen. From deep dives into the band’s legendary history to giveaways and gear showcases, we celebrate one of the greatest rock bands of all time — every week.

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