Van Halen back with Diamond Dave, hitting the road

Van Halen embarks on 2012 Tour featuring the reunion of David Lee Roth.

What many thought was impossible is now reality. They even kissed and made up! During their press conference Eddie Van Halen is seen kissing Diamond Dave on the cheek to make their rekindled love for the band. David said that "this is not a reunion, this is a new band" as he wanted to emphasis the commitment from everyone to produce the highest quality work ever.

Not the old line up.

Three of the original four are united for this tour. Bassist Michael Anthony was not called up to re-join the cast. Eddie's son Wolfgang will perform bass and provide back up vocals. At the age of 15, this has got to be an experience for him. Michael is busy working with the former front man for Van Halen - Sammy Hager. Chickenfoot is Sammy's new band featuring Michael along with Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Pepper's drummer Chad Smith. Michale has spoken about the new Van Halen line up, and so far has been positive. He seems very happy with Chickenfoot and his current cast of musicians.

New "Tattoo"

In conjunction with the tour we are promised a new album. the first release is titled " Tattoo".  Van Halen also produced a video for this tune:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WfQ-hV3WtA&ob=av2e

Looks like the boys still have it!

Diamond Dave is up to his old trick and stage theatrics. Eddie and Alex are bringing their A Game and sure looks like Wolfgang is a good fit. What else od you expect growing up as Eddie Van Halen's son?

2012 Tour Dates:

• February 18 - Louisville, KY at KFC Yum! Center
• February 20 - Detroit, MI at The Palace of Auburn Hills
• February 22 - Indianapolis, IN at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
• February 24 - Chicago, IL at United Center
• February 28 - New York, NY at Madison Square Garden
• March 1 - New York, NY at Madison Square Garden
• March 3 - Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena
• March 5 - Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center
• March 9 - Buffalo, NY at First Niagara Center
• March 11 - Boston, MA at TD Garden
• March 15 - Montreal, QC at Bell Centre
• March 17 - Toronto, ON at Air Canada Centre
• March 21 - Ottawa, ON at Scotiabank Place
• March 24 - Atlantic City, NJ at Boardwalk Hall
• March 28 - Washington, DC at Verizon Center
• March 30 - Pittsburgh, PA at Consol Energy Center
• Apr 1 - Rosemont, IL at Allstate Arena
• Apr 10 - Fort Lauderdale, FL at BankAtlantic Center
• Apr 12 - Tampa, FL at St. Pete Times Forum
• Apr 14 - Orlando, FL at Amway Arena
• Apr 16 - Jacksonville, FL at Jacksonville Arena
• Apr 19 - Atlanta, GA at Philips Arena
• Apr 21 - Greensboro, NC at Greensboro Coliseum
• Apr 25 - Charlotte, NC at Time Warner Cable Arena
• Apr 27 - Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena
• May 1 - Tulsa, OK at BOK Center
• May 5 - Tacoma, WA at Tacoma Dome
• May 7 - Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena
• May 9 - Calgary, AB at Scotiabank Saddledome
• May 11 - Edmonton, AB at Rexall Place
• May 17 - Winnipeg, MB at MTS Centre
• May 19 - St. Paul, MN at Xcel Energy Center
• May 22 - Kansas City, MO at Sprint Center
• May 24 - Denver, CO at Pepsi Center
• May 27 - Las Vegas, NV at MGM Grand Garden Arena
• Jun 1 - Los Angeles, CA at STAPLES Center
• Jun 3 - Oakland, CA at Oracle Arena
• Jun 5 - San Jose, CA at HP Pavilion
• Jun 12 - Anaheim, CA at Honda Center
• Jun 14 - San Diego, CA at Viejas Arena
• Jun 16 - Phoenix, AZ at US Airways Center
• Jun 20 - Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center
• Jun 22 - San Antonio, TX at AT&T Center
• Jun 24 - Houston, TX at Toyota Center
• Jun 26 - New Orleans, LA at New Orleans Arena

"A Different Kind of Truth" Tracklisting:

1. "Tattoo"
2. "She's the Woman"
3. "You and Your Blues"
4. "China Town"
5. "Blood and Fire"
6. "Bullethead"
7. "As Is"
8. "Honeybabysweetiedoll"
9. "The Trouble With Never"
10. "Outta Space"
11. "Stay Frosty"
12. "Big River"
13. "Beats Workin' "