Supporting Uncle Alex: Wolfgang Van Halen Ready to Assist in Archival Van Halen Album Project
Wolfgang Van Halen expressed his support for his uncle Alex's plans to release an archival Van Halen album, despite not having detailed information about the project. Alex had previously mentioned working on recordings that were intended to be the next Van Halen record before Eddie Van Halen's passing in 2020. The project reportedly includes contributions from Alex on drums, Eddie on guitar, and Wolfgang on bass, with the main challenge being finding a suitable singer. Wolfgang mentioned that he had not played anything yet and was unsure about the specifics of the project, but he was ready to assist Alex in any way necessary.
Wolfgang Van Halen joined Van Halen as the bassist in 2007, alongside his father Eddie and uncle Alex, when the band reunited with original lead singer David Lee Roth. The band went on to embark on successful tours and released their final album, "A Different Kind of Truth," in 2012. Wolfgang is currently touring with his band Mammoth in support of their third album, "The End," with upcoming shows starting in Buffalo, New York on March 5.
In conclusion, Wolfgang Van Halen is supportive of his uncle Alex's efforts to release an archival Van Halen album, despite not having all the details about the project. As a member of Van Halen since 2007, Wolfgang is ready to assist Alex in any capacity needed for the project.