The supergroup performed at Roth’s uncle’s Cafe Wha? in New York’s West Village to an intimate and oh so lucky crowd, which included several notable celebs, like Bob Dylan and John McEnroe. Roth joked with the crowd, “I’m more nervous about this gig than I would ever be in the Garden,” and “The last time I stood on a stage this low, I had to get the car home by midnight.”

Van Halen used this opportunity to announce their upcoming 2012 and promote their forthcoming new studio album, A Different Kind of Truth, due out February 7. The tour kicks off on February 16 from Louisville, Ky., and will be stopping in major markets like Philadelphia, Boston, DC, and Atlanta– see the full tour schedule on the band’s official site, Van-Halen.com.

This gig was clearly the warm up to get the momentum rolling for the new tour and new material, but the boys played an hour-long set of mainly fan favorites, including “You Really Got Me,” “Jump” and “Hot For Teacher.” One could argue the momentum really started  after Van Halen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, but the excitement is growing even more in anticipation of this tour and new music.

Check back for Van Halen tickets and more Van Halen tour news!

The guitar that Van Halen played with during the band’s 2007-08 tour with David Lee Roth will soon get its own spotlight at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

The red, white and blue guitar named ‘Frank 2’ is an exact replica of the famous ‘Frankenstein’ guitar that Van Halen played with for more than 30 years. After its retirement in 2006, Van Halen switched over to ‘Frank 2.’

“The museum collects objects that are multidimensional, and this guitar reflects innovation, talent and influence,” said Museum Director Brent Glass. “The guitar moves the museum’s instrument collections into more contemporary history.”

So, what axe will Van Halen sport for his next gigs? Guess you’ll have to find out when you get Eddie Van Halen tickets for his next concert!

In other Van Halen news, they have been nominated for a Golden Joystick Award in the Music Game of the Year for their Guitar Hero: Van Halen game! 

They will be facing off against:

Guitar Hero: Metallica
The Beatles Rock Band
DJ Hero
Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits
Guitar Hero 5
Guitar Hero Greatest Hits
Band Hero
Just Dance
Lego Rock Band

The Golden Joystick Awards (GJA) is the world’s oldest and largest computer and video game awards event.  The categories are voted for by… you guessed it, the gamers.  The GJA, celebrating its 28th year, will take place October 29, 2010, at England’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, in London. 

Keep checking back for more Van Halen news.

The rocker, who recorded this at his parent’s house in 1974 at the age of 19, can be heard working on some riffs – including “Somebody Get me a Doctor”.

While we’re waiting for news on the Van Halen Tour, we need to keep ourselves occupied!

Azoff was presenting a Q&A session at a Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference when a miscommunication prompted the announcement unintentionally. However, no further information was revealed about the specifics of when or where or with who.

More details sure to follow. Stay tuned!

The media reported Eddie’s response, “I am really shocked; as I’m sure the world is, to hear the news. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on ‘Beat It’ back in ‘83 — one of my fondest memories in my career. Michael will be missed and may he rest in peace.”

“I’ll be making music ’til the day I die. I’ve done all kinds of stuff, and more is coming. I can’t tell you exactly when right now. Wolfgang is in the 12th grade and he needs to graduate first. Then I’m getting married in June. We’ll pick it up after that,” Eddie Van Halen said.

Throughout early February, Eddie Van Halen appeared at several media outlets chatting about the new EVH “Wolfgang” guitar, his most recent line of EVH products, all the while giving fans a new look into his world.

The brand new EVH “Wolfgang” guitar debuted January 15 at the 2009 NAMM show in Anaheim, Calif.

The cars were auctioned at the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, from January 11-18 with NO RESERVE!

“Rock ‘n’ roll and collector cars go hand in hand,” said President of Barrett-Jackson Steve Davis. “And Eddie’s cars, although from the same year, represent the diversity of the collector car hobby. The Nomad is restored to original specifications while the 210 is a custom built street rod with modern performance gear. I expect these cars to enter special collections that salute both rock ‘n’ roll and automobiles.”

Starting January 2009, you can pick up your very own EVH guitar worldwide.

“A guitar is a very personal extension of the person playing it. You have to be emotionally and spiritually connected to your instrument. I could have just stayed at home and built this guitar for myself. I do this because a lot of people ask if they can get what I use. Well, yes you can and what you get is identical to what I use,” Van Halen said. “From the basics of the guitar to painstaking aspects like the binding and everything else-we re-did everything on this guitar.”