SAMMY HAGAR Set To Drop EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Song ‘Encore, Thank You, Goodnight’

Sammy Hagar, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, is dropping a brand new solo single, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.”, on April 25th via Big Machine Rock. Co-written with guitar icon Joe Satriani and sparked by a dream, this melodic rock track with thoughtful lyrics and strong instrumentation will be available on all platforms, accompanied by a lyric video on YouTube.

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 — handled 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,” Hagar commented. “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.”

Hagar and the band have a huge release week planned, highlighted by the official “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” music video, directed and edited by ZZ Satriani. It will premiere live on April 27th during Hagar‘s headlining performance at the Stagecoach festival‘s Palomino Stage and simultaneously worldwide via a YouTube premiere.

Then, on April 30th, attendees at the opening night of Hagar and the band’s Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM will witness the debut live performance of the new song.