About a year after Eddie Van Halen died in 2020, Sammy Hagar had a dream that they were sharing a chill moment together. “He had a guitar around his neck and we were having a love fest since we hadn’t seen each other in a long time,” Hagar tells Andy Greene of Rolling Stone. “And he just started playing this riff, and I started singing.”
It took several years, but Hagar ultimately finished the song, which he wound up calling “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” with help from guitarist Joe Satriani, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, and drummer Kenny Aronoff. The video will premiere April 27 when Hagar performs at Stagecoach, and he’ll play it live for the first time at the kickoff to his Best of All Worlds Las Vegas residency on April 30. But you can enjoy a 45-second sample right now.
Witness the complete 4:54 of “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” this very moment via the official lyric video.
Hagar’s new single, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” is out Friday, April 25 via Big Machine Rock. 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. The single will debut globally across all platforms on April 25, accompanied by an official lyric video on YouTube.
Pre-save/Pre-order “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” here.
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.”
The release week will be a monumental one for Hagar and the band, with:
• Rolling Stone, April 24: Sammy’s first in-depth interview and a special video preview, going live at 11:30 PM, ET.
• April 25: The song will debut globally across all platforms, accompanied by an official lyric video premiering the same day on YouTube.
• April 27: The official music video, directed and edited by ZZ Satriani, will premiere live during Sammy Hagar’s headline set at the Stagecoach Festival’s Palomino Stage and globally during a YouTube video premiere.
• April 30: Fans at the launch of Hagar and the band’s Las Vegas residency will experience the song’s first live performance at the kick-off show at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
“Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” will be serviced to classic, active and mainstream rock radio on 4/25. A full digital campaign will launch across social platforms, showcasing behind-the-scenes footage, TikTok and Instagram reels, fan-generated content and more. A 7-inch collector’s edition vinyl will be available for pre-order, along with bundles and exclusive merchandise drops.
The 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 nine shows are available at ticketmaster.com/SammyHagarVegas or RedRocker.com.
2025 Vegas Residency Dates:
April
30 Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
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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It took several years, but Hagar ultimately finished the song, which he wound up calling “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” with help from guitarist Joe Satriani, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, and drummer Kenny Aronoff. The video will premiere April 27 when Hagar performs at Stagecoach, and he’ll play it live for the first time at the kickoff to his Best of All Worlds Las Vegas residency on April 30. But you can enjoy a 45-second sample right now.
Witness the complete 4:54 of “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” this very moment via the official lyric video.
Hagar’s new single, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” is out Friday, April 25 via Big Machine Rock. 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. The single will debut globally across all platforms on April 25, accompanied by an official lyric video on YouTube.
Pre-save/Pre-order “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” here.
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.”
The release week will be a monumental one for Hagar and the band, with:
• Rolling Stone, April 24: Sammy’s first in-depth interview and a special video preview, going live at 11:30 PM, ET.
• April 25: The song will debut globally across all platforms, accompanied by an official lyric video premiering the same day on YouTube.
• April 27: The official music video, directed and edited by ZZ Satriani, will premiere live during Sammy Hagar’s headline set at the Stagecoach Festival’s Palomino Stage and globally during a YouTube video premiere.
• April 30: Fans at the launch of Hagar and the band’s Las Vegas residency will experience the song’s first live performance at the kick-off show at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
“Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” will be serviced to classic, active and mainstream rock radio on 4/25. A full digital campaign will launch across social platforms, showcasing behind-the-scenes footage, TikTok and Instagram reels, fan-generated content and more. A 7-inch collector’s edition vinyl will be available for pre-order, along with bundles and exclusive merchandise drops.
The 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 nine shows are available at ticketmaster.com/SammyHagarVegas or RedRocker.com.
2025 Vegas Residency Dates:
April
30 Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live @ Park MGM
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
Do you have a rock, hard rock, heavy metal website, blog, podcast, radio show, YouTube channel, Spotify playlist? BraveWords Records wants to send you music!
Submit your info: https://forms.gle/j8wygtJjnv429GzJ6
The post SAMMY HAGAR Previews Music Video For “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” – The Song Inspired By A Dream About EDDIE VAN HALEN – Lyric Video Available Now appeared first on BraveWords - Where Music Lives.
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