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Van Halen's New Album: Unreleased Tracks and Star Collaborations

2/19/2026

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Alex Van Halen, the Van Halen drummer, confirms plans for a new album with unreleased Eddie Van Halen material.
Steve Lukather, the Toto guitarist, is collaborating as the drums, guitars, and bass are already recorded, with Wolfgang Van Halen on bass.
Paul Rodgers, the vocalist, declined due to health issues, prompting the search for a replacement.
Robert Plant, the Led Zeppelin singer, is a potential fit, though he is touring.

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Story summary

Alex Van Halen, the Van Halen drummer, confirms plans for a new album with unreleased Eddie Van Halen material.
Steve Lukather, the Toto guitarist, is collaborating as the drums, guitars, and bass are already recorded, with Wolfgang Van Halen on bass.
Paul Rodgers, the vocalist, declined due to health issues, prompting the search for a replacement.
Robert Plant, the Led Zeppelin singer, is a potential fit, though he is touring.