Van Halen tour tickets have been a much sought-after item for a number of years now. This is because, Van Halen is much more than just a monumental rock band- they have also made a name for themselves as a stellar touring band, who has chalked up one unforgettable tour after another. Now, after a hiatus that lasted till 2004 and a juggling of lead singers, the band is ready to start touring once again.

Can You Cut It Live?

The defining task of any musician, whether they are a solo classical artist, a multi-member hip-hop outfit or a death metal band is, how well they can perform live. Today, almost anyone can make a great album- with the advancements in sound engineering and technology a signer does not even have to sing to make a living as a pop idol! Use some fancy lights and special effects for a video and the actual music can get lost in all the extras.

However, if a musician can bring the same magic of their albums in a live set-up, then they have proved themselves great artists. Van Halen has done this time and again- even when they were just starting out as an opening act for Black Sabbath, they had already established themselves as an incredibly energetic act. Van Halen tour tickets began selling out quickly, as the band began establishing themselves as the kings of the touring circuit. Even if some of their albums were not a runaway success, Van Halen's tours have always been memorable.

A New Beginning

The upcoming tour schedule for the band is a fresh start in many ways. Van Halen tour tickets have of course always been heavy sellers, but this time around, fans can expect some new things from the band. Perhaps, one of the most striking things will be the fact that long time member Michael Anthony, who formerly played bass is now absent. In his place, Wolfgang Van Halen, the son of Eddie Van Halen will be playing. Some fans have been disappointed with this selection, as Anthony has been with Van Halen for a number of years.

Another big factor is the lead singer they have chosen- Van Halen has always been notorious for its relationship with its vocalists, particularly David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. Roth was Van Halen's first main vocalist and he established himself with a goofy kind of persona and on-stage antics. However, tensions within the band grew and Roth eventually split. He was replaced by another charismatic singer called Sammy Hagar, who steered the band into a completely new sound that had nothing of the Roth influence to it. Over the years, Hagar, Roth and Van Halen would go back and forth, coming together and falling apart numerous times. Hagar and Roth even got together to do a tour of their own. The current Van Halen line up includes Roth, but Van Halen fans can be assured of a great tour that will include all of the band's best songs. You can catch some of that Van Halen electricity live, so make sure you are there to see it happen. Get to an authorized online ticket vendor and order your Van Halen tour tickets. Al is the webmaster of the Van Halen Tour Tickets site, a New York City entertainment website with reviews and news on every event, as well as Van Halen tour tickets information.