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.
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
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| 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 | 30-Jan |
| 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 | 28-Jan |
| 3/26/12 | University Park, PA | Bryce Jordan Center | 28-Jan |
| 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 | 11-Feb |
| 4/12/12* | Orlando, FL | Amway Arena | 11-Feb |
| 4/14/12* | Tampa, FL | St. Pete Times Forum | 11-Feb |
| 4/16/12 | Jacksonville, FL | Jacksonville Arena | 11-Feb |
| 4/19/12 | Atlanta, GA | Philips Arena | 28-Jan |
| 4/21/12 | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro Coliseum | 28-Jan |
| 4/25/12 | Charlotte, NC | Time Warner Cable Arena | 28-Jan |
| 4/27/12 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena | 28-Jan |
| 4/29/12 | St. Louis, MO | Scottrade Center | 4-Feb |
| 5/1/12 | Tulsa, OK | BOK Center | 28-Jan |
| 5/5/12 | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma Dome | 28-Jan |
| 5/7/12 | Vancouver, BC | Rogers Arena | 28-Jan |
| 5/9/12 | Calgary, AB | Scotiabank Saddledome | 28-Jan |
| 5/11/12 | Edmonton, AB | Rexall Place | 28-Jan |
| 5/13/12* | Winnipeg, MB | MTS Centre | 28-Jan |
| 5/19/12 | St. Paul, MN | Xcel Energy Center | 28-Jan |
| 5/22/12 | Kansas City, MO | Sprint Center | 28-Jan |
| 5/24/12 | Denver, CO | Pepsi Center | 28-Jan |
| 5/27/12 | Las Vegas, NV | MGM Grand Garden Arena | 28-Jan |
| 6/1/12 | Los Angeles, CA | STAPLES Center | 28-Jan |
| 6/3/12 | Oakland, CA | Oracle Arena | 28-Jan |
| 6/5/12 | San Jose, CA | HP Pavilion at San Jose | 28-Jan |
| 6/12/12 | Anaheim, CA | Honda Center | 28-Jan |
| 6/14/12 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena | 28-Jan |
| 6/16/12 | Phoenix, AZ | US Airways Center | 30-Jan |
| 6/20/12 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center | 28-Jan |
| 6/22/12 | San Antonio, TX | AT&T Center | 28-Jan |
| 6/24/12 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center | 28-Jan |
| 6/26/12 | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Arena | 28-Jan |
