"It was an interesting time, because the band was really going through a lot personally," Anthony told Ultimate Guitar. "And as far as musically, I personally didn't think that Gary was a really good fit for Van Halen. I mean, I really love him in Extreme, but I just didn't really see the fit."
Van Halen released one album, 1998's Van Halen III, with Cherone, and also went on tour with him, which Anthony describes as a good experience because Cherone "was open to doing any of the Van Halen stuff."
Anthony is currently out on tour with Sammy Hagar on his The Best of All Worlds Tour. The trek hits Mansfield, Massachusetts, on Friday. A complete list of all dates can be found at redrocker.com.