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Van Halen 2004 Tour to start sooner than later?
March 15th, 2004
 
Earlier rumors suggested that the first shows of the new tour would begin in the middle of June, but sources tell the VHND that dates have been booked a couple of weeks earlier than that on the East Coast. So the world may get its first taste of Van Halen in the New Millennium at the beginning of June or possibly even the end of May! The first shows planned are expected to be indoor arenas, with a stretch of outdoor sheds to follow in the hot Summer Nights of 2004!
 
The lack of official confirmation from official Van Halen channels has done nothing to silence rumors that continue to surface about the near-term future of the band. Billboard Magazine has broken word that the William Morris Agency , booking agent for some of the biggest acts in music, film, and TV, has signed the band for promotion of this summer's tour. Sources also indicate that all four members have signed on to an agreement with Warner Brothers for the Best Of Volume II, and hopefully for a full studio album to be recorded after the tour. Speculation has run rampant that official confirmation of tour dates and the release of the Best Of album is only a matter of days away, some believing that word may come tomorrow, March 16th, or "316" if you will, after Ed's son Wolfie's birthday and the song of the same name.
 
While the long-awaited official announcement has yet to materialize, it is worth noting that the www.van-halen.com newsletter has been reactivated and the main page has had a new graphic added. These may not seem earth shattering but for a site that has been virtually unchanged in the last two years these small events are quite remarkable indeed.
 
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The State of Van Halen
February 19th, 2004
 
From the inception of the band in the seventies to dawn of the new millennium Van Halen fans have ridden the waves of change. The shroud of secrecy that has cloaked the band in recent years has driven the loyal masses to eagerly scavenge every available scrap of information, no matter how fantastic, hoping that one day something would prove to be more than a cruel hoax. That day may now be upon us.
 
The VHND addresses the prevailing rumors:
 
"IS SAMMY BACK IN VAN HALEN?"
 
Late in 2003, Sammy Hagar, faced with a firestorm of rumors that he had once again connected with the brothers, confirmed that he had in fact been in touch with Edward and Alex Van Halen for the first time since the acrimonious split of 1996. The contact was characterized as friendly in nature but no promises were made about working together. It now appears that things have progressed remarkably from this time and a reformed Van Halen is reportedly rushing to complete two new songs for inclusion on Van Halen Best Of Volume II for a summer release and subsequent tour!
 
Final plans are still formative at this time but the hopeful next step following the tour would be a return to 5150 to write material for a full studio release!
 
Despite our excitement about the apparent end of our wait for new Van Halen music and a triumphant return to live performance, we must emphatically remind you that nothing in the land of VH is certain until the band confirms it.
 
"WILL VAN HALEN BE TOURING WITH BOTH SAMMY & DAVE?"
 
Since Sammy's departure in 1996, rumors have centered on sporadic attempts to reunite with David Lee Roth. Evidence has surfaced to support this but it now appears that these efforts have reached terminus. Contrary to recent reports that we might expect an unreleased DLR track, in addition to the two new tracks with Sammy on an upcoming greatest hits release, or that Dave may participate in a two-singer tour with Van Halen, this is not the case. Enjoy the DLR band when it plays your hometown because it doesn't look like you'll be seeing him with Van Halen any time soon.
 
"IS MICHAEL ANTHONY OUT OF VAN HALEN?"
 
Don't worry about this one! We are very happy to report that everybody's favorite Van Halen singer, Michael Anthony, is still a member of the band. The fans clearly feel it isn't Van Halen without Mikey and apparently the band agrees.
 
"HAS VH SELECTED A NEW MANAGER?"
 
Rumors are that Van Halen has finally selected a new manager, Irving Azoff. While this is not yet confirmed, it would be a great thing, as Azoff's team might be the very best in the business. If this turns out to be true, fasten your seatbelts, 'cuz VH will be a force to be reckoned with in 2004!