It’s been three years since Canadian musical contortionist Devin Townsend confused the hell out of everyone with Empath, an album of such relentless eclecticism and stupefying eccentricity that even now it remains almost beyond comprehension. A kitchen sink album in every respect, our heroic Canuck threw literally everything into the mix. From death metal and jazz to Chad Kroeger and cats, Empath was the mindfuck to end all mindfucks.
Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has released a new version of their classic hit “Panama!” Billed as Roth Lives! David Lee Roth Studio Live, the track information was released by Van Halen News Desk, and the song was only posted to YouTube and shared on the DLR socials. The track does sound like a more recent performance by Dave, with some double tracking at times. Last month David shared a brand new song, a Van Halen tribute song, “Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway, featuring John 5 on guitar. Roth has retired from performing but has suggested he will record and release new music from time to time.
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David Lee Roth has shared a brand new single and video for the song “Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway!” The track is a loving tribute to Roth’s early days in Van Halen. The track features beautiful guitar work from John 5 and was produced by John 5 and Mike Savage. Check out the clip now and stream the song on all DSPs!