Fans of the legendary rock band Van Halen seem to define the rock band before David Lee Roth and after Roth left the group. For those who have been clamoring for the band–the full band–to get back together and forget their differences, it would seem that your prayers have been answered.
Van Halen have been hard at work on their newest CD, “A Different Kind of Truth,” their first original studio album with David Lee Roth since the classic multi-platinum album “1984.” The band has also released their video for their new single, “Tattoo.” The video can be viewed either below the post or at VEVO.com.
The album is also available for pre-order on iTunes now, so if you want to make sure you’ve got a copy for you, make sure to snag it up.
Along with the album, the band has announced their return to the stage with a humongous 2012 North American tour. The tour will begin Feb. 18 and R&B/funk/jazz band Kool & The Gang will join Van Halen for select tour dates. Fans can expect Van Halen to play many of their biggest hits, such as “Eruption,” “Running with the Devil,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” “You Really Got Me,” “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” “Everybody Wants Some,” “Unchained,” “And The Cradle Will Rock,” “Beautiful Girls,” “Mean Street,” “Somebody Get Me A Doctor,” “Jump,” “Panama,” “Hot For Teacher,” “I’ll Wait,” and more from their albums “Van Halen,” “Van Halen II,” “Women and Children First,” “Fair Warning,” “Diver Down” and “1984.”
Tickets for the tour go on sale Jan. 14; make sure to go Ticketmaster and LiveNation to get yours. The tour dates are below the post along with the music video. What do you think about the band coming back together? Give your opinion in the comments section below.
Date – City – Venue – On Sale Date
2/18/12 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center – January 16
2/20/12 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills – January 14
2/22/12 – Indianapolis, IN – Bankers Life Fieldhouse – January 14
2/24/12 – Chicago, IL – United Center – January 14
2/28/12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – January 14
3/1/12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – January 14
3/3/12 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena – January 14
3/5/12 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center – January 14
3/9/12 – Buffalo, NY – First Niagara Center – January 14
3/11/12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden – January 14
3/15/12 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre – January 14
3/17/12 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre – January 14
3/21/12 – Ottawa, ON – Scotiabank Place – January 14
3/24/12 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall – TBA
3/28/12 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center – January 14
3/30/12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Consol Energy Center – January 14
4/1/12 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena – January 14
4/10/12 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – BankAtlantic Center – TBA
4/12/12 – Tampa, FL – St. Pete Times Forum – TBA
4/14/12 – Orlando, FL – Amway Arena – TBA
4/16/12 – Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Arena – TBA
4/19/12 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena – TBA
4/21/12 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum – TBA
4/25/12 – Charlotte, NC – Time Warner Cable Arena – TBA
4/27/12 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – TBA
5/1/12 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center – TBA
5/5/12 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome – TBA
5/7/12 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena – TBA
5/9/12 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome – TBA
5/11/12 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place – TBA
5/17/12 – Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre – TBA
5/19/12 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center – TBA
5/22/12 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center – TBA
5/24/12 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center – TBA
5/27/12 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena – TBA
6/1/12 – Los Angeles, CA – STAPLES Center – TBA
6/3/12 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena – TBA
6/5/12 – San Jose, CA – HP Pavilion – TBA
6/12/12 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center – TBA
6/14/12 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena – TBA
6/16/12 – Phoenix, AZ – US Airways Center – TBA
6/20/12 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center – TBA
6/22/12 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center – TBA
6/24/12 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center – TBA
6/26/12 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Arena – TBA
