VAN HALEN HITTING THE ROAD IN 2012

Tuesday, 27 December 2011 21:52 |

Written by Lazy Rocker |

Van Halen announced Monday on its website that the band is going on tour next year with original lead singer David Lee Roth, who left the band during its heyday in 1985, back behind the mic.

David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen made the announcement in a short video trailer that features the band fooling around behind the songs "Jump", "Panama" and "Hot For Teacher". Although no actual dates have been announced yet, it will be the band's first tour since their 2007-08 reunion trek with Roth.

The band will not be touring with its entire classic lineup, however. Original bassist Mike Anthony is enjoying success with another ex-Van Halen singer, Sammy Hagar, in the supergroup Chickenfoot. Eddie’s son Wolfgang took over Anthony’s spot during an ill-fated 2007 tour - that was shortened when Eddie Van Halen went into rehab for alcohol abuse.

Lee Roth had rejoined the band for that tour, but remained in limbo as Van Halen's future was unclear. Then earlier this year, Rolling Stone Magazine reported that the band was working on their first studio album with Roth since the multi-platinum '1984'. The album, produced by Grammy Award winner John Shanks (Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus), will be released through Interscope Records after the band parted ways with their long-time label Warner Bros. Eddie’s brother, Alex, is the only other original member to have stayed with the band since its inception in the ’70s.

The first tickets for the Van Halen 2012 tour go on sale Jan. 10.

Website: http://www.van-halen.com

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|2011-12-29 20:46:11 LazyRocker

Van Halen confirmed information so far:
New studio album to be released February 7 in North America. February 8 in Japan; February 6 possible for EU/UK or February 13 at latest. Tour Dates for first leg of 2012 tour announced January 3.
Single released (along with video clip) January 10. Tickets for first leg of tour on sale January 10.
Album and single titles yet to be revealed and rumored bonus DVD could be part of a deluxe edition of the album.

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