SAMMY HAGAR RELEASES NEW SINGLE “ENCORE, THANK YOU, GOODNIGHT.” OUT NOW VIA BIG MACHINE ROCK |
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“… a guitar-driven hard rock song that pays homage to EVH, both musically and lyrically.” “With its speedy tapped licks and thundering grooves, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” evokes Hagar’s Van Halen heyday — and it serves as a fond reflection on the decade-long tenure that yielded four consecutive chart-topping, multi-platinum albums.”
Official Music Video, Directed by ZZ Satriani, Debuts Following the Band’s Set at Stagecoach and During the YouTube Premiere April 27
Band To Debut “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” Live At Their Residency Launch April 30 at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas |
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NASHVILLE, TN (April 25, 2025) — Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar’s powerful and deeply personal new single, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” is out today and available on all digital platforms via Big Machine Rock — his first release since signing with the label. The track debuts globally across all platforms today, accompanied by an official lyric video on YouTube — listen and watch now, HERE. Alongside the release, fans can check out a special clip from a roundtable video of Sammy and the band discussing the making of the song on Sammy’s Instagram. |
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Listen to “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” HERE |
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A melodic rock anthem infused with introspective lyrics, powerful chords, and rhythmic energy, the song was co-written by Hagar and guitar legend Joe Satriani and inspired by a vivid dream about the late Eddie Van Halen. The emotional journey continues with performances from Michael Anthony (bass), Kenny Aronoff (drums), and production by Hagar, Satriani, and Eric Caudieux. “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. Joe 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.” Concurrent with the release, Big Machine Rock announced the signing of Hagar to the label, adding to its roster of chart-topping stars and emerging talent. Sammy commented about joining Big Machine Rock, “I’ve known Scott for a few years and every time I run into him we realize how much we have in common. It’s like no matter how much time we spend together, we never get fully caught up on our mutual passions — music being one of them. It was inevitable we’d work together and I couldn’t be happier to be with Big Machine.” “I’m a lifelong Sammy Hagar fan, from the first note of Montrose’ ‘Rock The Nation’ to the last note of ‘Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.’ and all stops in between,” says Big Machine Label Group Chairman & CEO Scott Borchetta. “For us to be part of this extraordinary moment in Sammy’s career is an absolute honor and we are coming with everything we’ve got to bring Sammy the huge hit he and the boys deserve!” |
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Photo Credit: Rob Shanahan |
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The release of “Encore, Thank you, Goodnight.” kicks off a monumental one for Hagar and the band, including: • 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. Tickets for The Best of All Worlds Tour – The Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM are available at: ticketmaster.com or RedRocker.com. • A 7-inch collector’s edition vinyl will be available for pre-order, along with bundles and exclusive merchandise drops, here. |
