Van Halen Announces on Sale Dates for New Shows

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — After performing at the world famous Cafe Wha? January 5th in New York City to announce their upcoming world tour, the Big Apple Press roundly applauded as fans and followers posted videos and photos of the band’s unique first show opening. Tickets for additional dates are going on sale Saturday, January 28th. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com. The band continues its campaign with the release of its brand new studio album A Different Kind Of Truth on February 7th. 

Van Halen‘s new single, “Tattoo” has been played on more than 160 stations since its release on January 10th.

#1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Singles chart

#1 Most Played Song at Classic Rock Radio in its first week

#1 Most Added song at Mainstream and Active Rock Radio    

A Different Kind Of Truth, will be released in the U.S. by Interscope Records on February 7th.  The album is Van Halen‘s first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s diamond certified album 1984.

The band has confirmed a total of 48 shows kicking off February 18th in Louisville, Kentucky through June 26th in New Orleans, Louisiana. New dates include Manchester, New Hampshire; University Park, Pennsylvania; and St. Louis, Missouri.  R&B Superstars Kool and the Gang will join Van Halen on select tour dates.

New York Times: “Van Halen is still one of the most limber bands in hard rock, with a higher center of gravity than most.” 

VIP Packages will also be available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit: VIP Nation.

American Express® Cardmembers will have early access to tickets for select U.S. dates starting Monday, January 23rd at 10am local time.

VAN HALEN 2012 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

Date          

City                          

Venue                                    

On Sale Date

2/18/12      

Louisville, KY           

KFC Yum! Center                  

On sale now

2/20/12      

Detroit, MI                   

The Palace of Auburn Hills       

On sale now

2/22/12      

Indianapolis, IN           

Bankers Life Fieldhouse            

On sale now

2/24/12       

Chicago, IL              

United Center                          

On sale now

2/28/12    

New York, NY         

Madison Square Garden             

On sale now

3/1/12      

New York, NY          

Madison Square Garden            

On sale now

3/3/12     

Uncasville, CT          

Mohegan Sun Arena                   

On sale now

3/5/12      

Philadelphia, PA         

Wells Fargo Center                    

On sale now

3/9/12     

Buffalo, NY               

First Niagara Center                  

On sale now

3/11/12    

Boston, MA           

TD Garden                               

On sale now

3/13/12     

Manchester, NH         

Verizon Wireless Arena          

January 30

3/15/12     

Montreal, QC          

Bell Centre                              

On sale now

3/17/12     

Toronto, ON             

Air Canada Centre                   

On sale now

3/21/12  

Ottawa, ON              

Scotiabank Place                    

On sale now

3/24/12      

Atlantic City, NJ        

Boardwalk Hall                         

January 28

3/26/12    

University Park, PA      

Bryce Jordan Center               

January 28

3/28/12      

Washington, DC          

Verizon Center                          

On sale now

3/30/12      

Pittsburgh, PA             

Consol Energy Center                

On sale now

4/1/12      

Rosemont, IL               

Allstate Arena                         

On sale now

4/10/12     

Fort Lauderdale, FL        

BankAtlantic Center                 

February 11

4/12/12*     

Orlando, FL                    

Amway Arena                         

February 11

4/14/12*     

Tampa, FL                

St. Pete Times Forum               

February 11

4/16/12       

Jacksonville, FL          

Jacksonville Arena                   

February 11

4/19/12     

Atlanta, GA            

Philips Arena                          

January 28

4/21/12      

Greensboro, NC       

Greensboro Coliseum              

January 28

4/25/12      

Charlotte, NC         

Time Warner Cable Arena          

January 28

4/27/12     

Nashville, TN          

Bridgestone Arena                   

January 28

4/29/12      

St. Louis, MO        

Scottrade Center                   

February 4

5/1/12        

Tulsa, OK              

BOK Center                            

January 28

5/5/12     

Tacoma, WA          

Tacoma Dome                         

January 28

5/7/12       

Vancouver, BC       

Rogers Arena                      

January 28

5/9/12     

Calgary, AB            

Scotiabank Saddledome            

January 28

5/11/12       

Edmonton, AB          

Rexall Place                           

January 28

5/13/12*      

Winnipeg, MB            

MTS Centre                           

January 28

5/19/12       

St. Paul, MN      

Xcel Energy Center                    

January 28

5/22/12    

Kansas City, MO        

Sprint Center                          

January 28

5/24/12     

Denver, CO                

Pepsi Center                          

January 28

5/27/12    

Las Vegas, NV       

MGM Grand Garden Arena         

January 28

6/1/12      

Los Angeles, CA        

STAPLES Center                 

January 28

6/3/12      

Oakland, CA           

Oracle Arena                       

January 28

6/5/12     

San Jose, CA       

HP Pavilion at San Jose       

January 28

6/12/12    

Anaheim, CA          

Honda Center                         

January 28

6/14/12     

San Diego, CA         

Viejas Arena                          

January 28

6/16/12      

Phoenix, AZ           

US Airways Center                

January 30

6/20/12       

Dallas, TX           

American Airlines Center         

January 28

6/22/12    

San Antonio, TX       

AT&T Center                         

January 28

6/24/12      

Houston, TX             

Toyota Center                      

January 28

6/26/12     

New Orleans, LA            

New Orleans Arena             

January 28

 

*Note:  The Orlando show is now Thursday, April 12; the Tampa show is now, Saturday, April 14th; and Winnipeg is now May 13th. 

For complete ticket and tour information visit:  Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.