Gary Cherone coudn't cut it. Sammy Hagar wore out his welcome, and for the longest time, David Lee Roth and the Van Halen brothers couldn't even be civil to one another, let alone get on stage together. Then in March, when it looked like they were ready to give it an honest shot with Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen pulled out of the project and checked into rehab. But now the time has finally come -- for real.
Earlier today, Van Halen issued a press release that begins, "Come witness rock history as Van Halen makes an announcement of monumental perportions."
The press conference, which will feature Roth, Eddie, drummer Alex Van Halen and Eddie's son Wolfgang Van Halen (who replaces bassist Michael Anthony), will take place August 13 at 11 a.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles.
According to an article in Billboard, The Van Halen tour will launch in early October and will feature 50 arena performances. The band's last tour was in 2004, with Hagar on vocals.
While Sammy Hagar chills in Cabo Wabo, here's "Panama":
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