Vocalist MITCH MALLOY Shares VAN HALEN Demo "It's The Right Time" Via YouTube

A song called "It's The Right Time" composed by Eddie Van Halen and vocalist Mitch Malloy has been uploaded to Malloy's official YouTube channel here.

Following is an introduction to the track:

Van Halen’s third singer was actually Mitch Malloy in 1996. Mitch asked the band to not disclose this. It was later discovered and incorrectly documented, and after more than a decade of silence forced Mitch into setting the record straight. This song was written by Mitch Malloy and Eddie Van Halen. It’s Mitch Malloy in Van Halen. It’s not an official release and it’s not for sale. It’s a gift, from Mitch.

Mitch Malloy commented on the track with the following:

"I should be able to benefit from the art I worked my entire life to perfect. What person doesn’t get promoted for their accomplishments? In America thats how it’s supposed to work. Instead of being celebrated as Van Halen’s first choice to replace Sam, I’m left with sticking up for myself. It’s not right and it’s not fair to me. And I’m kinda pissed. Anyone else would not have had handled this as well as I have. Ed told me that last time I saw him. I just wish in the end he’d told the press the truth, so I don’t have to. I wish no one knew to be honest. But since they do they should be able to hear the result. You’re welcome."

Malloy auditioned for Van Halen after Sammy Hagar's departure. He recorded various demos with the band, and Eddie Van Halen gave Malloy an instrumental demo to use for his own endeavors. This song was released by Malloy in 2015 as "It's The Right Time". The riff reemerged in the sessions leading up to Van Halen's 1998 studio album, Van Halen III, in the song "That's Why I Love You." The song was scrapped from the record in favor of "Josephina".