On April 30th, Sammy Hagar kicked off his Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live inside Park MGM.
This show was extra special as it marked the first live performance of Sammy’s new song, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” Amateur footage has since surfaced online:
Hagar’s setlist was as follows (according to setlist.fm):
Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.
Top Of The World
Panama
Runaround
There’s Only One Way to Rock
Humans Being
Right Now
5150
Summer Nights
Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love
Satch Boogie (Joe Satriani cover)
Amsterdam (first performance since 2007)
Why Can’t This Be Love
Good Enough
Heavy Metal
Best Of Both Worlds
I Can’t Drive 55
Love Walks In (first performance since 1993)
“Amsterdam”:
“Love Walks In”:
Sammy Hagar has released the new video below, along with the following introduction…
“This was the first time Sammy, Mikey, Joe Satriani, and Kenny Aronoff heard ‘Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.’ NOW it’s your turn. For the first time ever, fans get to hear it LIVE TONIGHT at the epic kickoff of the Las Vegas Residency!”
“Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” is out now via Big Machine Rock. Save/order here. The track, a melodic rock anthem written by Hagar and guitar legend Joe Satriani, was inspired by a dream and brought to reality by introspective lyrics, powerful chords and rhythmic guitar and drums.
Inspired by a vivid dream Hagar had about the late Eddie Van Halen; the song marks a full-circle moment in his storied career. “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” features Hagar on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, Joe Satriani on guitar and Kenny Aronoff on drums. The production—helmed by Hagar, Satriani, and Eric Caudieux – delivers a sound that is at once nostalgic and forward-looking. According to Hagar, the dream that sparked the song came about a year after Eddie’s passing and left a lasting impact. Rather than being a somber farewell, the song is a celebration and expression of appreciation – for the fans, and for the unforgettable chapter they shared in Van Halen.
“This song is my final bow to that part of my life,” says Hagar. “It’s not meant to be anything more than a thank-you – with love, with respect, and with one hell of a guitar solo.” Hagar also shared that Satriani’s contribution to the track brought a unique emotional energy. “Joe was the perfect partner to help me shape the sound – he brought in that big, emotional, guitar-driven energy that feels like Eddie’s spirit but is entirely of Joe’s creation. With Michael Anthony’s thundering bass and stellar Van Halen-esque background vocals and Kenny Aronoff’s relentlessly powerful driving rhythms, the song really came together on all levels.”
Music video:
Lyric video:
Hagar and band’s Las Vegas residency follows on the heels of the chart-topping success of The Best of All Worlds tour, which sold out amphitheaters and arenas across North America and Japan. Together with the release of The Collection II, the 2023 box set featuring newly remastered versions of the four consecutive #1 albums released during the Hagar era of Van Halen: 5150 (1986), OU812 (1988), For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991), and Balance (1995), fans were reinvigorated by their arsenal of hits, many which hadn’t been played live since the band’s 2004 reunion tour. Musician Rai Thistlethwayte will also return on keyboard and backing vocals to round out the band of brothers and deliver an exclusive new hits-packed live show.
Tickets for the remaining eight shows are available at TicketMaster.com or RedRocker.com.
Remaining 2025 Vegas Residency Dates:
May
2 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
3 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
7 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
9 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
10 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
14 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
16 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
17 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
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This show was extra special as it marked the first live performance of Sammy’s new song, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” Amateur footage has since surfaced online:
Hagar’s setlist was as follows (according to setlist.fm):
Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.
Top Of The World
Panama
Runaround
There’s Only One Way to Rock
Humans Being
Right Now
5150
Summer Nights
Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love
Satch Boogie (Joe Satriani cover)
Amsterdam (first performance since 2007)
Why Can’t This Be Love
Good Enough
Heavy Metal
Best Of Both Worlds
I Can’t Drive 55
Love Walks In (first performance since 1993)
“Amsterdam”:
“Love Walks In”:
Sammy Hagar has released the new video below, along with the following introduction…
“This was the first time Sammy, Mikey, Joe Satriani, and Kenny Aronoff heard ‘Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.’ NOW it’s your turn. For the first time ever, fans get to hear it LIVE TONIGHT at the epic kickoff of the Las Vegas Residency!”
“Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” is out now via Big Machine Rock. Save/order here. The track, a melodic rock anthem written by Hagar and guitar legend Joe Satriani, was inspired by a dream and brought to reality by introspective lyrics, powerful chords and rhythmic guitar and drums.
Inspired by a vivid dream Hagar had about the late Eddie Van Halen; the song marks a full-circle moment in his storied career. “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” features Hagar on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, Joe Satriani on guitar and Kenny Aronoff on drums. The production—helmed by Hagar, Satriani, and Eric Caudieux – delivers a sound that is at once nostalgic and forward-looking. According to Hagar, the dream that sparked the song came about a year after Eddie’s passing and left a lasting impact. Rather than being a somber farewell, the song is a celebration and expression of appreciation – for the fans, and for the unforgettable chapter they shared in Van Halen.
“This song is my final bow to that part of my life,” says Hagar. “It’s not meant to be anything more than a thank-you – with love, with respect, and with one hell of a guitar solo.” Hagar also shared that Satriani’s contribution to the track brought a unique emotional energy. “Joe was the perfect partner to help me shape the sound – he brought in that big, emotional, guitar-driven energy that feels like Eddie’s spirit but is entirely of Joe’s creation. With Michael Anthony’s thundering bass and stellar Van Halen-esque background vocals and Kenny Aronoff’s relentlessly powerful driving rhythms, the song really came together on all levels.”
Music video:
Lyric video:
Hagar and band’s Las Vegas residency follows on the heels of the chart-topping success of The Best of All Worlds tour, which sold out amphitheaters and arenas across North America and Japan. Together with the release of The Collection II, the 2023 box set featuring newly remastered versions of the four consecutive #1 albums released during the Hagar era of Van Halen: 5150 (1986), OU812 (1988), For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991), and Balance (1995), fans were reinvigorated by their arsenal of hits, many which hadn’t been played live since the band’s 2004 reunion tour. Musician Rai Thistlethwayte will also return on keyboard and backing vocals to round out the band of brothers and deliver an exclusive new hits-packed live show.
Tickets for the remaining eight shows are available at TicketMaster.com or RedRocker.com.
Remaining 2025 Vegas Residency Dates:
May
2 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
3 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
7 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
9 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
10 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
14 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
16 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
17 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
"Prophets Of Addiction is a modern day Hanoi Rocks meets The 69 Eyes with plenty of Pop hooks and Whisky drenched vocals." - Metal Sludge.
Listen at https://smarturl.it/prophetsofaddiction
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