Sammy and Alex have gone on the record to refute widespread rumors that Sammy and the group are on the verge of their second divorce. "Listen here, all these crazy rumor flying around cyberspace are that," Sammy said in a statement posted at his website. "Plain and simple, I never said I was quitting Van Halen." Last Friday (11/5), Alex told Kansas newspaper The Wichita … [Read more...]
Van Halen unveils stage design
The group's stage, which is designed to look like the band's swirling "VH" logo, features two standing-room-only pits that will corral a limited number of concertgoers. Tickets for the special seating area---which is dubbed the Golden Ring---are available for various stops on the outing via an online auction hosted by Ticketmaster. (Ticketmaster is liveDaily's parent … [Read more...]
Sammy and Alex discuss reunion tour, best-of set
From LiveDaily.com: Reinstated Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and drummer Alex Van Halen talked to reporters on Thursday (5/27) about Hagar's return to the group, the band's upcoming summer tour and a forthcoming hits compilation that includes three new cuts. "The simple answer is: It just felt right," Alex Van Halen said of the decision to reunite after splitting on bad … [Read more...]
New VH publicity photos
Here are two more new publicity shots that show the guys back together again: … [Read more...]
Van Halen announces tour dates, officially christens Hagar
Van Halen has unveiled the itinerary for its upcoming summer tour, and has officially confirmed former lead singer Sammy Hagar's return to the band. … [Read more...]
Van Halen ends 6-year hibernation
Hallelujah! After lying dormant since its 1998 world tour ended, The Mighty Van Halen has finally announced plans for its return to the road. … [Read more...]