VAN HALEN: A 6-Year-Old Drummer Shreds Jamming To "Hot For Teacher"

This rocks! Avery Molek is a 6 year old boy who loves Rock music, and already is a pretty badass drummer. Get this: he has been taking drum lessons since he was 4. This week he uploaded a video of him jamming to VAN HALEN’s classic song "Hot For Teacher". You can now watch the video below.

In addition to doing covers, Avery has played 15 shows all at the age of 5. Six of the shows were solo one hour shows and nine shows were playing in four different live bands spanning in four states. That was what he calls his 2012 "Out Of The Basement" tour. "Yes, I said ‘Tour’! I am only 6! So anything more then one gig is a Tour!", says Avery. Most notable were The Hard Rock Cafe, The Illinois State Fair & Sturgis Fest “Bike Week” in Michigan.



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Van Halen Celebrate 15th Anniversary Of ‘III’ By Premiering A Previously Unreleased Song!

This week marks the fifteenth anniversary of Van Halen 'III', the only Van Halen album with Gary Cherone at the vocal helm. The album was released in the U.S. on 03/17/98 and in Japan about a week earlier. It was certified gold on 08/19/98. Over 550,000 copies have been sold in the U.S.

The cover was picked by Alex, who considered it extremely funny. Mike Post was picked by Gary to produce the album. He was brought in to oversee recording in April 1997, and on 09/30/97 the album was done.

Eddie used dozens of guitars on this album, testing hundreds of ways to record them. He also tried out his new 5150 II prototype amps for the album.

Track listing:

- Neworld
- Without You
- One I Want
- From Afar
- Dirty Water Dog
- Once
- Fire in the Hole
- Josephina
- Year to the Day
- Primary
- Ballot or the Bullet
- How Many Say I

'III' is the only Van Halen album in which a fully recorded unreleased song leaked to the public. In the months following the album’s release, some advance copies of the album leaked to the public and are now in the hands of collectors. These discs, which were made for Warner Bros personnel only, were identical to the released version except for one thing: the track “Josephina” was missing, and in it’s place was the unreleased song ”That’s Why I Love You”.

You can listen to the previously unreleased song here:



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VAN HALEN Announce First Concert Of 2013 Following Eddie Van Halen's Illness

Last year, Van Halen booked and then canceled a full scale tour after Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis. As a result, VAN HALEN's tour in support of 'A Different Kind Of Truth' had to be put on stand by.

One of the gigs that the band had to cancel was at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The arena Rock band, including original frontman David Lee Roth, is among the headliners set for this summer’s Rock USA at Ford Festival Park in Oshkosh. 

Also booked for the July 17-20 bash is Bret Michaels, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Buckcherry, Chevelle, Queensryche, Ratt, Great White, Slaughter, Sevendust, Jackyl, Dokken and Saliva.
 
Tickets are on sale at www.rockusaoshkosh.com, with a four-day pass at a reduced price of $49. Ticket prices increase March 14.

- July 17: Avenged Sevenfold, Buckcherry, Saliva
- July 18: Bret Michaels, Queensryche, Great White, Slaughter
- July 19: Godsmack, Chevelle, Sevendust
- July 20: VAN HALEN, Ratt, Jackyl, Dokken

Stay tuned for more VAN HALEN news!

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THE TREMONTI PROJECT, With Wolfgang Van Halen On Bass, Are Ready For Europe!

Mark Tremonti's THE TREMONTI PROJECT are kicking off their European tour tonight at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Once again, VAN HALEN's Wolfgang Van Halen will be playing bass with the band.

THE TREMONTI PROJECT European Tour:

2-2-2013:	Copenhagen, Denmark at	Amager Bio
2-3-2013:	Hamburg, Germany at	Gruenspan
2-4-2013:	Berlin, Germany at	Lido
2-6-2013:	Frankfurt, Germany at	Zoom
2-7-2013:	Munich, Germany at	Backstage Halle
2-9-2013:	Milan, Italy at	Magazzini Generali
2-10-2013:	Zurich, Switzerland at	Komplex 457
2-12-2013:	Tilburg, Netherlands at	013
2-14-2013:	Wolverhampton , England at	Wulfrun Hall
2-16-2013:	Edinburgh, Scotland at	Liquid Room
2-17-2013:	Manchester, England at	HMV Ritz
2-18-2013:	London, England at	Electric Ballroom

Here is a recent interview we conducted with Mark Tremonti:



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Eddie Van Halen "Crashes" NAMM & Presents NEW Guitar Model!

Yesterday (Wednesday, January 23), guitar legend Eddie Van Halen "crashed" NAMM during media preview day at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.

Here is a description of the Eddie Van Halen EVH Stripe Series:

- The guitar features a basswood Stratocaster-style body decked out in Van Halen's famed striped graphics, in red with black stripes, black with yellow stripes and white with black stripes.

- The guitar also has a graphite-reinforced maple neck with a hand-rubbed oil finish and thumbwheel truss rod adjustment, compound-radius maple fingerboard (12"-16") with 22 jumbo frets and black dot inlays, and a single ferocious direct-mount Wolfgang humbucking pickup.

- Other premium features include a single white volume control knob (labeled "tone"), single-ply black pickguard (white with black stripes model only), bar string retainer and Floyd Rose locking nut, EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo with EVH D-Tuna, EVH die-cast tuners, chrome hardware, vintage-style strap buttons and EVH neck plate."

- The guitar is available in three finishes: red with black stripes, black with yellow stripes and white with black stripes, all for $1,199.98.

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Mark Tremonti Announces Plans For 2013, Which Include NEW ALTER BRIDGE Music!

Mark Tremonti (CREED/ALTER BRIDGE/THE TREMONTI PROJECT) is not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon! Not only will he be touring with his solo band in 2013 (tour dates below), which will once again feature VAN HALEN's Wolfgang Van Halen on bass, but he has announced via his Facebook page that he will be working on some NEW ALTER BRIDGE music right after the holidays:

"Spending the holidays with my family up in Chicago. When I get home we begin writing the next Alter Bridge album!"

Here is the touring agenda for THE TREMONTI PROJECT in 2013:

2-2-2013:	Copenhagen, Denmark at	Amager Bio
2-3-2013:	Hamburg, Germany at	Gruenspan
2-4-2013:	Berlin, Germany at	Lido
2-6-2013:	Frankfurt, Germany at	Zoom
2-7-2013:	Munich, Germany at	Backstage Halle
2-9-2013:	Milan, Italy at	Magazzini Generali
2-10-2013:	Zurich, Switzerland at	Komplex 457
2-12-2013:	Tilburg, Netherlands at	013
2-14-2013:	Wolverhampton , England at	Wulfrun Hall
2-16-2013:	Edinburgh, Scotland at	Liquid Room
2-17-2013:	Manchester, England at	HMV Ritz
2-18-2013:	London, England at	Electric Ballroom
2-21-2013:	Pontiac, MI at	The Crofoot Ballroom
2-22-2013:	Libertyville, IL at	Austin's Fuel Room
2-23-2013:	Minneapolis, MN at	Mill City Nights
2-25-2013:	Colorado Springs, CO at	Black Sheep
2-27-2013:	Spokane, WA at	Knitting Factory
3-3-2013:	Scottsdale, AZ at	Pub Rock Live
3-5-2013:	West Hollywood, CA at	Roxy Theatre

Here is a recent interview we conducted with Mark Tremonti:



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Blast From The Past: Eddie Van Halen Performing “Beat It” Live With Michael Jackson!

Eddie Van Halen recently spoke to CNN about the guitar solo he contributed to Michael Jackson’s”Beat It”, released 30 years ago.

Eddie and Michael have only performed the song together once. This historic event happened July 14, 1984 during The Jacksons ”Victory Tour” concert in Dallas, Texas. Here’s video of the unrehearsed performance (this video’s quality is so-so, but still is a big improvement over the crappy version most people have seen) and all the known photos from the concert.



As previously reported, Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within four - six months. The long hospital stay of 3 weeks was required because surgery to remove the infected intestine resulted in another infection when Van Halen popped a few stitches.

Related links:
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"TURN THE PAGE" (News & Tour Updates - 11/30/2012 Edition) LIVE From SLAYER Themed Empire State Building!

The concept behind "Turn The Page" is very simple, we want to bring you guys the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and post it here on a daily basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.

Without further due, here is the eleventh installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 11/30/2012 edition. Filmed right outside the SLAYER themed Empire State Building in New York City! We hope you enjoy it!



Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video above, can be seen on our archive (located on the right hand side column) ----------------------------------------------------------->

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Win Eddie Van Halen's Guitar & Help Out Dio's Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund

Edward Van Halen has donated a guitar to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund Guitar Auction and the online bidding has begun.

The Fund: Formed in honor of the legendary singer who lost his life to stomach cancer, The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable fund dedicated to support cancer prevention research, raise awareness and educate the public with the focus that early detection and prevention is of vital importance when dealing with this deadly disease that robs families of it’s loved ones.After a star studded awards gala on Halloween night, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund is participating in a celebrity guitar auction.

The Icons & Idols Rock N’ Roll Auction will be held at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Dec. 1 and 2. As part of the auction, nearly 100 guitars signed by various celebrities and musicians will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the fund’s mission of cancer prevention, research and education.

The guitar: An EVH Wolfgang electric guitar signed on the black body in gold marker “Eddie Van Halen 2011.” The guitar is a prototype guitar that was custom made for Van Halen, no serial number.

Edward Van Halen was on the top 10 list of Rolling Stone’s list of top 100 guitarists last year, and this year, Guitar World’s poll named him “The Greatest Guitarist of All-Time”. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bidding: You can bid on Eddie’s signed guitar HERE. It’s great cause and great charity.

As previously reported, Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within four - six months. The long hospital stay of 3 weeks was required because surgery to remove the infected intestine resulted in another infection when Van Halen popped a few stitches.

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And The BEST Guitarist Of All Time Is __________________!

After nearly half a million total votes were cast, Eddie Van Halen has been named the victor in Guitar World‘s first-ever Greatest Guitarist of All Time poll.

The tournament-style readers poll began in April with 132 guitarists, including four — Malcolm Young, Nuno Bettencourt, Jake E. Lee and Chet Atkins — who were voted in by readers.

In the final matchup, which took place Monday and Tuesday, Van Halen faced off against an unlikely opponent in Queen’s Brian May, pulling a hefty 62.48 percent of the votes to claim a decisive win over the upset-happy May. May had previously knocked off a who’s-who of guitar greats on his way to the finals, with his signature tone, academic chops and a rabid Queen fanbase taking him past Jeff Beck, George Harrison, Les Paul, Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix.

King Edward — a 21-time Guitar World cover star — had no easy run to the finals either, running up against legends like Slash, Joe Satriani and Randy Rhoads along the way. When Rhoads and Van Halen met in Round 4, they were the two biggest vote-getters of the tournament, with Rhoads actually ahead in overall vote count leading into the match.

The Finals matchup between Van Halen and May received 27,179 votes over the course of a day and a half, bolstered by active social media teams and fan communities on both sides.

You can check out the complete bracket HERE, and a ranking of your top 100 guitarists of all time  HERE.



In your opinion, is Eddie Van Halen the best guitarist of all time? Comment below!

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The Top 10 Heavy Metal Guitarists According To Gibson Guitars - Videos Available!

Out of the plethora of Rock N’ Roll styles, Heavy Metal is by FAR the most in your face, brutal style. Here arefour elements that define Heavy Metal guitar playing:

- High/loud volume
- Broadening textures
- Pure drama
- Speed

In honor of Heavy Metal's electrifying players, Gibson.com counts down the Top 10 Metal Guitarists of All Time, showcasing axemen who pack both fantastic soloing and technical percussion, inspiring generations to keep on shredding.

After you review the list, let us know who YOUR top 10 Heavy Metal guitarists are at the comments section below.

Gibson's Top 10 "Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists":

10. George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB)



09. Dave Murray & Adrian Smith (IRON MAIDEN)



08. Adam Jones (TOOL)



07. Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)



06. Eddie Van Halen (VAN HALEN)



05. Dimebag Darrell (PANTERA)



04. John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER)



03. Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE)



02. Kirk Hammett & James Hetfield (METALLICA)



01. Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH)



Let us know who YOUR top 10 Heavy Metal guitarists are at the comments section below.

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TREMONTI PROJECT: Mark Tremonti (CREED/ALTER BRIDGE) Talks About Wolfgang Van Halen's Involvement On Current Tour!

As previously reported, VAN HALEN's bassist Wolfgang Van Halen (son of Eddie Van Halen) has joined TREMONTI, the solo band of guitarist Mark Tremonti (ALTER BRIDGE/CREED), during the bands current tour (details below). TREMONTI is currently touring in support of his solo debut album 'All I Was'.

It is reported that Tremonti initially wanted Van Halen to play bass on his NEW album, but the bassist's commitments to his other band kept it from happening.

Wolfgang was scheduled to be on the road with Van Halen for much of late 2012, but his father, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, recently had emergency surgery following a severe bout of diverticulitis. He is expected to make a full recovery, with the band returning to the road in 2013.

Last week, we had the chance to chat with Mark at the Highline Ballroom in New York City about Wolfgang's involvement on the bands current tour! So stop what you are doing and crank this interview!



TREMONTI on tour:

9-20-2012: Flint, MI at  The Machine Shop
9-21-2012: Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club
9-23-2012: Chicago, IL at House of Blues
9-25-2012: New Britain, CT at Club INT
9-26-2012: West Chester, PA at The Note
9-28-2012: Orlando, FL at Beachem Theater
9-29-2012: Atlanta, GA at Vinyl
9-30-2012: Birmingham, AL at Club Zydeco
10-2-2012: Nashville, TN at Exit In
10-3-2012: Kansas City, MO at The Beaumont
10-5-2012: Shreveport, LA at The Riverside
10-6-2012: Woodlands, TX at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10-7-2012: San Antonio, TX at Bud Light KISS Fall Fest 2012
Sunken Garden Theater
10-11-2012: London, England at Brixton O2 Academy
10-12-2012: London, England at Brixton O2 Academy
10-14-2012: Glasgow, Scotland at The Garage
10-15-2012: Newcastle, England at Newcastle O2 Academy
10-17-2012: Birmingham, England at HMV Institute Birmingham - Library
10-18-2012: Manchester, England at Manchester Academy 2
10-20-2012: Amsterdam, Netherlands at Melkweg Max
10-21-2012: Cologne, Germany at Gebaude 9
10-23-2012: Milan, Italy at The Tunnel

Related links:
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Wolfgang Van Halen Joins Mark Tremonti On Solo Tour - Video Available!

As previously reported, VAN HALEN's bassist Wolfgang Van Halen (son of Eddie Van Halen) has joined TREMONTI, the solo band of guitarist Mark Tremonti (ALTER BRIDGE/CREED), during the bands current tour (details below). TREMONTI is currently touring in support of his solo debut album 'All I Was'.

“I am excited to be joining the band and playing this incredible music with some of my best friends in the business," said Wolfgang in an official press statement.

It is reported that Tremonti initially wanted Van Halen to play bass on his NEW album, but the bassist's commitments to his other band kept it from happening.

Wolfgang was scheduled to be on the road with Van Halen for much of late 2012, but his father, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, recently had emergency surgery following a severe bout of diverticulitis. He is expected to make a full recovery, with the band returning to the road in 2013.

TREMONTI on tour:

9-20-2012: Flint, MI at  The Machine Shop
9-21-2012: Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club
9-23-2012: Chicago, IL at House of Blues
9-25-2012: New Britain, CT at Club INT
9-26-2012: West Chester, PA at The Note
9-28-2012: Orlando, FL at Beachem Theater
9-29-2012: Atlanta, GA at Vinyl
9-30-2012: Birmingham, AL at Club Zydeco
10-2-2012: Nashville, TN at Exit In
10-3-2012: Kansas City, MO at The Beaumont
10-5-2012: Shreveport, LA at The Riverside
10-6-2012: Woodlands, TX at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10-7-2012: San Antonio, TX at Bud Light KISS Fall Fest 2012
Sunken Garden Theater
10-11-2012: London, England at Brixton O2 Academy
10-12-2012: London, England at Brixton O2 Academy
10-14-2012: Glasgow, Scotland at The Garage
10-15-2012: Newcastle, England at Newcastle O2 Academy
10-17-2012: Birmingham, England at HMV Institute Birmingham - Library
10-18-2012: Manchester, England at Manchester Academy 2
10-20-2012: Amsterdam, Netherlands at Melkweg Max
10-21-2012: Cologne, Germany at Gebaude 9
10-23-2012: Milan, Italy at The Tunnel



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VAN HALEN Bassist To Join TREMONTI On The Road - Statement Available!

This is pretty badass! VAN HALEN's Wolfgang Van Halen (son of Eddie Van Halen) will be playing bass for TREMONTI, the solo band of guitarist Mark Tremonti (ALTER BRIDGE/CREED), during the bands current tour (details below).

Wolfgang tweeted yesterday: "Holy shit! An abrupt change of plans has left me playing bass with @MarkTremonti tomorrow! I've got some tunes to learn!" Tremonti tweeted: "Due to personal reasons, [regular TREMONTI bassist] Brian Marshall won't be with us on this tour. On a lighter note the amazing @WolfVanHalen will be joining us!"

TREMONTI on tour:

9-12-2012: New York, NY at Highline Ballroom
9-20-2012: Flint, MI at  The Machine Shop
9-21-2012: Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club
9-23-2012: Chicago, IL at House of Blues
9-25-2012: New Britain, CT at Club INT
9-26-2012: West Chester, PA at The Note
9-28-2012: Orlando, FL at Beachem Theater
9-29-2012: Atlanta, GA at Vinyl
9-30-2012: Birmingham, AL at Club Zydeco
10-2-2012: Nashville, TN at Exit In
10-3-2012: Kansas City, MO at The Beaumont
10-5-2012: Shreveport, LA at The Riverside
10-6-2012: Woodlands, TX at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10-7-2012: San Antonio, TX at Bud Light KISS Fall Fest 2012
Sunken Garden Theater
10-11-2012: London, England at Brixton O2 Academy
10-12-2012: London, England at Brixton O2 Academy
10-14-2012: Glasgow, Scotland at The Garage
10-15-2012: Newcastle, England at Newcastle O2 Academy
10-17-2012: Birmingham, England at HMV Institute Birmingham - Library
10-18-2012: Manchester, England at Manchester Academy 2
10-20-2012: Amsterdam, Netherlands at Melkweg Max
10-21-2012: Cologne, Germany at Gebaude 9
10-23-2012: Milan, Italy at The Tunnel

Note: Van Halen is currently taking a break from the road.

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VanHalen.com

Eddie Van Halen Spent 3 Weeks In A Hospital Due To Diverticulitis (A Digestive Disease)

As previously reported, Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within four - six months. The long hospital stay of 3 weeks was required because surgery to remove the infected intestine resulted in another infection when Van Halen popped a few stitches.

VAN HALEN's scheduled November 2012 tour of Japan is currently being rescheduled and the band looks forward to seeing and playing for their fans in 2013.

Diverticulosis happens when pouches (diverticula) form in the wall of the colon. If these pouches get inflamed or infected, it is called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can be very painful. (Source: WebMD). We wish Eddie a speedy recovery!

Stay tuned for more VAN HALEN news!

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VAN HALEN Forced To Postpone Japanese Tour Due To A Medical Emergency - Official Statement Available!

The VAN HALEN camp have released the following statement:

"Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within four - six months.

"VAN HALEN's scheduled November 2012 tour of Japan is currently being rescheduled and the band looks forward to seeing and playing for their fans in 2013."

Diverticulosis happens when pouches (diverticula) form in the wall of the colon. If these pouches get inflamed or infected, it is called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can be very painful. (Source: WebMD). We wish Eddie a speedy recovery!

Stay tuned for more VAN HALEN news!

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Lost Footage Of VAN HALEN Lip-syncing "Mean Street" In 1981 - Video Available!

This “lost” video of VAN HALEN lip-syncing “Mean Street” was aired this summer on Italian television channel RAI Storia. Luckily someone recorded it, giving us some of the clearest footage from the Roth-era. The recording was from 11/14/81. Enjoy!



As previously reported, the 31 Van Halen concert dates that were postponed in May have now been officially cancelled. Various reports suggested that the band was burned out from performing 48 shows over several months of touring. 

The band will play Japan in November, and rumors persist of an Australia tour late this year, and/or another US tour next year. There is also a rumor that VAN HALEN might appear at next years Super Bowl half time show!

Stay tuned for more VAN HALEN news!

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Who says there is no money in the music industry? VAN HALEN has grossed millions of dollars this year!

According to "Pollstar’s Mid-Year Charts & Figures", VAN HALEN is the second highest grossing band (and third highest grossing act, overall) in North America during the first half of 2012! Here are the stats:

- Van Halen played 49 shows in 47 cities.

- Average number of tickets sold per show: 9,513

- Average ticket price: $100.11

- Total number of tickets sold: 448,506

- Average gate per show: $955,319

- Tour gross: $44,900,000

Lower ticket prices, a drop in the number of tickets sold and Cirque du Soleil are all factors in Pollstar’s Mid-Year Analysis.

The top-grossing act during the first six months of 2012 wasn’t a band or an artist with a mega-selling album. Instead it’s Cirque du Soleil – “Michael Jackson: The Immortal,” which played 95 shows in 46 cities and sold 703,793 tickets for a total gross of $78.5 million.

Other acts among the top five on Pollstar’s Top 100 N.A. Tours are:

1) Roger Waters with the former Pink Floydian selling 575,444 tickets for a final gross of$61.9 million

2) Van Halen’s 448,506 tickets sold resulting in a final gross of $44.9 million

3) Kenny Chesney selling 386,969 tickets and grossing $33.9 million

4) Lady Antebellum’s 708,715 tickets sold giving the group a $30.9 million

Crunching the numbers, the intrepid mathematical geniuses in Pollstar’s Boxoffice Department determined that the Top 100 Tours in North America generated a combined gross of $1,125.9 million, up 1.2 percent over last year.

Rank Tour gross / Artist Avg Ticket Price / Avg # tickets per show / Total tickets sold /Avg gate per show /Cities/Shows /Agency

1) $78,500,000 * $111.48 15,300 703,793
$1,705,560 46/95 Cirque du Soleil- Michael Jackson: The Immortal

2) $61,900,000 Roger Waters $107.58 19,181 575,444
$2,063,469 30/33 Sensible Events

3) $44,900,000 Van Halen $100.11 9,513 448,506
$955,319 47/49 Azoffmusic Management

As previously reported, the 31 Van Halen concert dates that were postponed in May have now been officially cancelled. Various reports suggested that the band was burned out from performing 48 shows over several months of touring. 

The band will play Japan in November, and rumors persist of an Australia tour late this year, and/or another US tour next year.

The cancelled dates are:

- 7/7:  Uncasville, Ct., Mohegan Sun Arena
- 7/9:  Hampton, Va., Hampton Coliseum
- 7/11:  Philadelphia, Pa., Wells Fargo Center
- 7/13:  East Rutherford, N.J., Izod Center
- 7/15:  Baltimore, Md., 1st Mariner Arena
- 7/17:  Rochester N.Y., Blue Cross Arena
- 7/19:  Detroit, Mich., Joe Louis Arena
- 7/21:  London, Ontario, John Labatt Centre
- 7/24:  Toledo, Ohio, Huntington Center
- 7/26:  Grand Rapids, Mich., Van Andel Arena
- 7/28:  Cleveland, Ohio, Quicken Loans Arena
- 7/31:  Fort Wayne, Ind., Allen County Memorial Coliseum
- 8/2:  Columbus, Ohio, Schottenstein Center
- 8/4:  Knoxville, Tenn., Thompson-Boiling Arena
- 8/6:  Memphis, Tenn., FedEx Forum
- 8/8:  Birmingham, Ala., BJCC Arena
- 8/10:  Greenville, S.C., BI-LO Center
- 8/12:  Cincinnati, Ohio, US Bank Arena
- 8/21:  Spokane, Wash., Spokane Arena
- 8/23:  Portland, Ore., Rose Garden
- 8/25:  Sacramento, Calif.,Power Balance Pavilion
- 8/28:  Fresno, Calif., Save Mart Center
- 8/30:  Reno, Nev., Reno Events Center
- 9/4:  Salt Lake City, Utah — EnergySolutions Arena
- 9/8:  Albuquerque, N.M., Tingley Coliseum
- 9/11:  El Paso, Texas, Don Haskins Center
- 9/13:  Austin, Texas, Frank Erwin Center
- 9/15:  Oklahoma City, Okla., Chesapeake Energy Arena
- 9/17:  Wichita, Kan. – Intrust Bank Arena
- 9/21:  Moline, Ill., Iwireless Center
- 9/25:  Milwaukee, Wis., Bradley Center

Related links:
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VAN HALEN: Open Letter From David Lee Roth Regarding Superbowl Rumors

Will VAN HALEN perform at the Superbowl half time show next year? Well, "Diamond Dave" was written the following letter in order to address this rumors:

"I’m compelled to address the now-rampant rumors that Van Halen is playing the Superbowl. First of all let me say this — be still my pigskin heart. That honor has not been bestowed upon us at this time though it is one we would accept in a NY minute.

"Having heard VH blaring through stadium speakers on any given Sunday – more like every given Sunday, the idea of playing there live would be like – ‘okay, now we’re in the game’.

"Van Halen’s collective memories are – and with all due respect to each and every one of these memories, teeming with been-theres and done-that’s, but none include playing at the Superbowl. Playing at the Superbowl is a veritable holy grail of musical recognition, a highly prized rite of passage for (game-changing) artists. Not a spiritual rite with snake pits or Hebrew school or anything, but it’s up there.

"We are not on Commissioner Goodell’s dance card at this time, but we would be most honored to dance the halftime away in New Orleans.

"It’s an honor to be considered and for that we would like to thank the rumormongers all over the World Wide Web."

- David Lee Roth

Who would YOU like to see perform at next years Superbowl half time show? Use the comments section below!

As previously reported, the 31 Van Halen concert dates that were postponed in May have now been officially cancelled. Various reports suggested that the band was burned out from performing 48 shows over several months of touring. 

The band will play Japan in November, and rumors persist of an Australia tour late this year, and/or another US tour next year.

The cancelled dates are:

- 7/7:  Uncasville, Ct., Mohegan Sun Arena
- 7/9:  Hampton, Va., Hampton Coliseum
- 7/11:  Philadelphia, Pa., Wells Fargo Center
- 7/13:  East Rutherford, N.J., Izod Center
- 7/15:  Baltimore, Md., 1st Mariner Arena
- 7/17:  Rochester N.Y., Blue Cross Arena
- 7/19:  Detroit, Mich., Joe Louis Arena
- 7/21:  London, Ontario, John Labatt Centre
- 7/24:  Toledo, Ohio, Huntington Center
- 7/26:  Grand Rapids, Mich., Van Andel Arena
- 7/28:  Cleveland, Ohio, Quicken Loans Arena
- 7/31:  Fort Wayne, Ind., Allen County Memorial Coliseum
- 8/2:  Columbus, Ohio, Schottenstein Center
- 8/4:  Knoxville, Tenn., Thompson-Boiling Arena
- 8/6:  Memphis, Tenn., FedEx Forum
- 8/8:  Birmingham, Ala., BJCC Arena
- 8/10:  Greenville, S.C., BI-LO Center
- 8/12:  Cincinnati, Ohio, US Bank Arena
- 8/21:  Spokane, Wash., Spokane Arena
- 8/23:  Portland, Ore., Rose Garden
- 8/25:  Sacramento, Calif.,Power Balance Pavilion
- 8/28:  Fresno, Calif., Save Mart Center
- 8/30:  Reno, Nev., Reno Events Center
- 9/4:  Salt Lake City, Utah — EnergySolutions Arena
- 9/8:  Albuquerque, N.M., Tingley Coliseum
- 9/11:  El Paso, Texas, Don Haskins Center
- 9/13:  Austin, Texas, Frank Erwin Center
- 9/15:  Oklahoma City, Okla., Chesapeake Energy Arena
- 9/17:  Wichita, Kan. – Intrust Bank Arena
- 9/21:  Moline, Ill., Iwireless Center
- 9/25:  Milwaukee, Wis., Bradley Center

Related links:
VAN HALEN's Official Site

Will VAN HALEN Perform At The Superbowl Half Time Show? David Lee Roth To Address Rumors!

From VAN HALEN's News Desk:

It all started with a quote from Eddie Van Halen; “In November, we’ll hit Japan, and in the new year, we’ll possibly do something special, but I can’t talk about it.”

This quote kicked off rampant rumors that “something special” might mean that Van Halen could be the band considered to play the Superbowl halftime show next February. Keep in mind, rumors of Van Halen playing the Superbowl are nothing NEW – their name pops up annually as a potential performer.

It seems to be Van Halen’s protocol never to address rumors. We at the Van Halen News Desk have never commented on the Superbowl rumors either, as they have never been anything other than fan’s wishful thinking. This year was originally no different – we weren’t planning on addressing the rumors without first hearing something either way from our trusted inside sources. But wouldn’t you know, our sources now tell us that David Lee Roth is indeed going to publically address the Superbowl rumors within the next few days. Now, that sounds interesting! (Dare we say it sounds “promising”?)

We’ll speculate that if (and that’s a big “if”!) Van Halen actually ends up playing the Superbowl next year, we think they would almost certainly tour right afterwards. The Superbowl is a humongous opportunity for publicity on the biggest television sports event in the US, so it wouldn’t make sense for the band not to tour afterwards.

In fact, 114 million people tuned to in to watch Madonna perform at the halftime show this year. The last 3 Superbowl's now sit at one, two, and three on the most viewed programs list in TV history. And as David Lee Roth has said, on any given day, you can walk into any hockey arena or football stadium throughout the country and you’ll hear Van Halen’s music blaring to get the crowd pumped up. So Van Halen and the Superbowl would go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Could 2013 be another huge year for Van Halen? That would really be something, considering the fact that 2012 is such a stellar year in their carreer, with the release of their critically acclaimed masterpiece, 'A Different Kind Of Truth', and their hugely successful 48 city US tour which just wrapped up last week.

As previously reported, the 31 Van Halen concert dates that were postponed in May have now been officially cancelled. Various reports suggested that the band was burned out from performing 48 shows over several months of touring. 

The band will play Japan in November, and rumors persist of an Australia tour late this year, and/or another US tour next year.

The cancelled dates are:

- 7/7:  Uncasville, Ct., Mohegan Sun Arena
- 7/9:  Hampton, Va., Hampton Coliseum
- 7/11:  Philadelphia, Pa., Wells Fargo Center
- 7/13:  East Rutherford, N.J., Izod Center
- 7/15:  Baltimore, Md., 1st Mariner Arena
- 7/17:  Rochester N.Y., Blue Cross Arena
- 7/19:  Detroit, Mich., Joe Louis Arena
- 7/21:  London, Ontario, John Labatt Centre
- 7/24:  Toledo, Ohio, Huntington Center
- 7/26:  Grand Rapids, Mich., Van Andel Arena
- 7/28:  Cleveland, Ohio, Quicken Loans Arena
- 7/31:  Fort Wayne, Ind., Allen County Memorial Coliseum
- 8/2:  Columbus, Ohio, Schottenstein Center
- 8/4:  Knoxville, Tenn., Thompson-Boiling Arena
- 8/6:  Memphis, Tenn., FedEx Forum
- 8/8:  Birmingham, Ala., BJCC Arena
- 8/10:  Greenville, S.C., BI-LO Center
- 8/12:  Cincinnati, Ohio, US Bank Arena
- 8/21:  Spokane, Wash., Spokane Arena
- 8/23:  Portland, Ore., Rose Garden
- 8/25:  Sacramento, Calif.,Power Balance Pavilion
- 8/28:  Fresno, Calif., Save Mart Center
- 8/30:  Reno, Nev., Reno Events Center
- 9/4:  Salt Lake City, Utah — EnergySolutions Arena
- 9/8:  Albuquerque, N.M., Tingley Coliseum
- 9/11:  El Paso, Texas, Don Haskins Center
- 9/13:  Austin, Texas, Frank Erwin Center
- 9/15:  Oklahoma City, Okla., Chesapeake Energy Arena
- 9/17:  Wichita, Kan. – Intrust Bank Arena
- 9/21:  Moline, Ill., Iwireless Center
- 9/25:  Milwaukee, Wis., Bradley Center

Related links:
VAN HALEN's Official Site