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Fresh off his appearance at our iHeartRadio Music Festival, this Friday, get ready to crank up a new release: Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band – The Residency. Capturing the raw, electrifying energy of his 2025 Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, the album is a real sonic blast from the past with a modern edge.
Let's talk about the band. On the bass and vocals, Michael Anthony. Shredding on guitar, the legendary Joe Satriani. Keeping the beat, powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff. And rounding it out with keys, guitar, and vocals, the multi-talented Rai Thistlethwayte. This lineup is a rock fan’s dream team.
The album features 19 tracks that span Hagar’s iconic career, with a deep dive into his Van Halen years, the most extensive revisit of that era in over two decades. You’ll hear classics like “Top of the World,” “Right Now,” and “Poundcake,” plus solo favorites like “I Can’t Drive 55” and “Mas Tequila.” It’s pure adrenaline from start to finish. Already out and setting the tone is the first single, “Summer Nights (Live),” and it’s dripping with nostalgia. If you’ve ever cranked up the radio on a warm evening with the windows down, this track will take you right back. 🎶