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David Lee Roth promises Van Halen's return despite postponed gigs

David Lee Roth released a <a href='http://vimeo.com/42480835' target='new'>two-minute video</a> to fans, explaining that Van Halen will still take to the road this summer and have plans for a two-year trek when all is said and done. // Tour dates at SoundSpike May 21, 2012 - David Lee Roth released a two-minute video to fans, explaining that Van Halen will still take to the road this summer and have plans for a two-year trek when all is said and done.

Van Halen postpones summer tour dates

Rock veterans Van Halen, who have been on the road without a hitch since mid-February, have suddenly and unexpectedly postponed their planned summer tour dates. // Tour dates at SoundSpike May 17, 2012 - Rock veterans Van Halen, who have been on the road without a hitch since mid-February, have suddenly and unexpectedly postponed their planned summer tour dates.

Van Halen pushes tour through summer

Nearly two months into their U.S. trek, Van Halen has tacked more than a dozen additional stateside stops onto their extensive run behind 'A Different Kind of Truth.' // Tour dates at SoundSpike April 18, 2012 - Nearly two months into their U.S. trek, Van Halen has tacked more than a dozen additional stateside stops onto their extensive run behind "A Different Kind of Truth."

Concert: Van Halen in Philadelphia

Only a complete a fool would expect the 56-year-old version of Edward Van Halen to play with the same kind of turbo-charged fury and mind-blowing complexity that knocked the rock world on its collective ass more than three decades ago. And yet, that is exactly what the guitar legend did in Philadelphia Monday night (3/5). // Tour dates at SoundSpike March 6, 2012 - Only a complete a fool would expect the 56-year-old version of Edward Van Halen to play with the same kind of turbo-charged fury and mind-blowing complexity that knocked the rock world on its collective ass more than three decades ago. And yet, that is exactly what the guitar legend did in Philadelphia Monday night (3/5).

In Pictures: Van Halen in Uncasville, CT

Few have more to be happy about right now than the members of Van Halen. Frontman David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen (guitar) Alex Van Halen (drums) and bassist Wolfgang Van Halen (Eddie's son) kicked off the band's 'A Different Kind of Truth,' tour last month (2/18) with many dates already sold out well in advance. March 5, 2012 - Photos of Van Halen live in concert on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT during the band's "A Different Kind of Truth," tour.

Van Halen readies for tour, ticket onsales ahead for remaining dates

With several sell-outs already on the schedule, Van Halen will roll out tickets for the remaining five shows this weekend. // Tour dates at SoundSpike February 10, 2012 - With several sell-outs already on the schedule, Van Halen will roll out tickets for the remaining five shows this weekend.

Van Halen rocks Forum in L.A. with secret show

Just a few days before <a href='http://www.billboard.com/#/news/van-halen-vs-adele-for-no-1-next-week-on-1006135552.story' target='new'>possibly toppling Adele</a> from the No. 1 album slot in the U.S., Van Halen played a secret show for its most dedicated fans Wednesday night (2/8) in Inglewood, CA. // Tour dates at SoundSpike February 9, 2012 - Just a few days before possibly toppling Adele from the No. 1 album slot in the U.S., Van Halen played a secret show for its most dedicated fans Wednesday night (2/8) in Inglewood, CA.

Album Review: Van Halen, "A Different Kind of Truth" (Interscope)

Legendary rockers Van Halen <em>want</em> you to think that they failed to recapture the magic of their youth on their first new David Lee Roth-fronted album in almost 30 years. That is the only logical explanation for the band's seemingly ill-advised decision to release the relatively underwhelming 'Tattoo' as the first single from what otherwise is a mind-blowingly epic return to glory. February 6, 2012 - Legendary rockers Van Halen want you to think that they failed to recapture the magic of their youth on their first new David Lee Roth-fronted album in almost 30 years.

Van Halen unveils "Outta Space," "Big River," "Honey Baby Sweetie Doll" - listen here

It's the eve of the release of Van Halen's first album of new material with David Lee Roth behind the mic since the Reagan administration, and the band has unveiled its last batch of 90-second samples of tracks from the collection. February 6, 2012 - It's the eve of the release of Van Halen's first album of new material with David Lee Roth behind the mic since the Reagan administration, and the band has unveiled its last batch of 90-second samples of tracks from the collection.
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tour dates and tickets
May 2012
22 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
24 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
27 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena

June 2012
1 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
3 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
5 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion
9 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
12 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
14 - San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena
16 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
20 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
22 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
24 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
26 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena

July 2012
7 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena (POSTPONED)
9 - Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliseum (POSTPONED)
11 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center (POSTPONED)
13 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center (POSTPONED)
15 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena (POSTPONED)
17 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena (POSTPONED)
19 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena (POSTPONED)
21 - London, Ontario - John Labatt Centre (POSTPONED)
24 - Toledo, OH - Huntington Center (POSTPONED)
26 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena (POSTPONED)
28 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena (POSTPONED)
31 - Fort Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (POSTPONED)

August 2012
2 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center (POSTPONED)
4 - Knoxville, TN - Thompson Boling Arena (POSTPONED)
6 - Memphis, TN - FedEx Forum (POSTPONED)
8 - Birmingham, AL - BJCC Arena (POSTPONED)
10 - Greenville, SC - Bi-Lo Center (POSTPONED)
12 - Cincinnati, OH - U.S. Bank Arena (POSTPONED)
21 Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena (POSTPONED)
23 Portland, OR - Rose Garden (POSTPONED)
25 Sacramento, CA - Power Balance Pavilion (POSTPONED)
28 Fresno, Calif - Save Mart Center (POSTPONED)
30 Reno, NV - Reno Events Center (POSTPONED)

September 2012
4 - Salt Lake City, UT - EnergySolutions Arena (POSTPONED)
8 - Albuquerque, NM - Tingley Coliseum (POSTPONED)
11 - El Paso, TX - Don Haskins Center (POSTPONED)
13 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center (POSTPONED)
15 - Oklahoma City, OK - Chesapeake Energy Arena (POSTPONED)
17 - Wichita, KS - Intrust Bank Arena (POSTPONED)
21 - Moline, IL - Iwireless Center (POSTPONED)
25 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center (POSTPONED)
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