May 28th, 2006
From http://www.melodicrock.com/
VAN HALEN BOX SET NOT ON LABEL SCHEDULE
The big question Van Halen fans are asking is whether 2006 will see any
action from the band. That remains very doubtful, but there was a little
hope held by some that a long touted Box Set might finally find it's way
into store shelves. No so says a rep for the band's record label. I spoke
this week with someone at Rhino Records - the subsidiary of Warner Bros.
that handles all catalogue re-issues and even some new release titles such
as the current Chicago album.
This is the very same rep I previously spoke to in 2004 when the Best of
Both Worlds compilation was released.
He stated that planning for a Box Set had indeed been on and off schedule
for the label, but at this point in time remains very definitely off
schedule. Disappointingly, there are no current or foreseeable plans for any
box set or Hagar-era remasters coming our way.
The main issue for the box set is apparently the reluctance of the principle
band members to work on one. Rhino have no unreleased material on hand and
would only consider a release if access to such material was available and
full co-operation from the band could be agreed upon. So for now, a box set
remains a no go.
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