Overview

• David Lee Roth performed a 16-song set of Van Halen classics at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland, marking his return to the stage after five years.
• The May 3 performance featured guitarist Al Estrada and four backing vocalists, replicating Van Halen's signature sound.
• Roth announced a 21-date U.S. summer tour spanning July 22 to September 14, 2025, with stops at state fairs, casinos, and concert venues nationwide.
• This marks Roth's reversal of his 2021 retirement, which he attributed at the time to Eddie Van Halen's death and a reflection on life's brevity.
• Tensions with Alex Van Halen and Sammy Hagar persist, with unresolved disputes over how to honor Eddie Van Halen's legacy and potential reunion plans.