A new Van Halen book was just published and is now available at Van Halen Store. Here are all the details: Presenting the NEW SOFTCOVER EDITION of Van Halen: A Visual Biography by Martin Popoff, following the now out-of-print hardcover release. (This edition showcases a stunning new cover photo of Eddie Van Halen.) This visually stunning book spans 224 pages. With roughly … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar News
The former Van Halen frontman recently released his acoustic solo album, "Lite Roast". In 2015, he's touring with his band "The Circle", featuring Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson, and Jason Bonham. His other band, Chickenfoot, is on hiatus indefinitely.
The Tequila Heist: How Thieves Stole 24,000 Bottles of Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequila
Two truckloads of Sammy Hagar's tequila vanished last year. It shed light on a growing new crime. Trucks carrying Santo Tequila, a brand founded by former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and Food Network host Guy Fieri, vanished last year. This is how the sophisticated highway heist was pulled off. Watch the 60-Minute segment, embedded above, and the Fox News video, … [Read more...]
40 Years Ago: Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar First Perform Together
In a way, the birth of Van Halen Mach 2, "Van Hagar," was 40 years ago today. It was during the summer of 1985 that rock fans heard the devastating news that Van Halen and David Lee Roth had split up. There were rumors that the band was going to look for a new singer, but that's all that anyone knew. Embed from Getty Images It was … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s ‘Best of All Worlds’ Las Vegas Residency Returns in 2026 (Presale Today)
Due to Popular Demand, Sammy Hagar is Returning to Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2026 with “The Best Of All Worlds” Las Vegas Residency. Featuring The Best of all Worlds Band with Sammy, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff & Rai Thistlethwayte LAS VEGAS (Sept. 15, 2025) – Leading into his return to Las Vegas to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival on … [Read more...]
Van Halen Deserves a ‘Back To The Beginning’ Concert Celebration
Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock published an article listing five legendary bands who deserve an Ozzy Osbourne-inspired 'Back To The Beginning' celebration of their own. Below is what they say about why one of the bands should be Van Halen. Be sure to check out their full article for the rest of the bands that deserve such treatment! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had a … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony: Van Halen Was ‘Living The Dream, A Fairy Tale’
Michael Anthony sat down for an interview with Get On The Bus. "We hit the road to Las Vegas for a once in a lifetime sit down with bass legend Michael Anthony, the backbone of Van Halen and The Circle with Sammy Hagar. Taking a break from his "Best Of All Worlds" residency at the MGM, Mike hopped off his tour bus and onto ours, "Get On The Bus" for an unforgettable … [Read more...]
Van Halen Video Clip From Monsters of Rock, Orange Bowl
A new video clip surfaced this week, from June 4, 1988. WTVJ reporter Robyn Carter interviewed members of Van Halen after their performance in the Monsters of Rock music festival at the Orange Bowl. This video is from the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives. Enjoy the short clip, embedded below. … [Read more...]
Sammy & Michael Kick Off Las Vegas Residency: Videos & Set List
Sammy Hagar, guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Kenny Aronoff, and former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, launched a residency at the Park MGM casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 30th. Select videos and a the full set list is below. Sammy Hagar April 30, 2025 Set List: 1. "Encore Thank You Goodnight"2. "Top of the World"3. "Panama"4. … [Read more...]
Watch Sammy Hagar’s Stagecoach Music Festival Performance
Sammy Hagar and his band headlined last night's set at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California. You can watch the full set - professionally taped - in the video below. From Stagecoach, Hagar will head to Las Vegas with his current road band -- guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Kenny Aronoff, and former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony -- to launch a residency at the Park … [Read more...]
‘Encore, Thank You, Goodnight’ Music Video
Watch Sammy Hagar's "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight" music video, above. We have more info on the song in our last article, here. … [Read more...]
Hear the Song that Sammy Hagar Wrote From A Dream About Eddie Van Halen
From the "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight" music video, premiering Sunday 9pm PST. "I'm almost embarrassed to talk about this... I had a dream and Eddie came to the dream and showed me a song. This was one hundred percent a communication from the beyond. There is no question about it." Sammy Hagar's new song "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight" is released today. The … [Read more...]
Van Halen Set List Evolution: 1978-2015
Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock put together an extensive article on how Van Halen's set lists changed over their 14 tours, featuring three different singers. From their barnstorming 1978 days as an opening act to their final shows as homecoming rock legends in 2015, Van Halen's set lists changed a lot over their touring career. Here's a chronological breakdown of … [Read more...]