VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen talks in an exclusive interview with Modern Drummer magazine about helming the heavy artillery in the iconic band. The extensive 21-page story hits news-stands on February 5.

"As the pounding, aggressive heartbeat of one of the greatest bands in rock history, Alex Van Halen has inspired drummers the world over with his unique sound and style," says Modern Drummer magazine's Editor In Chief Bill Miller.

The article not only features Alex Van Halen chatting with Modern Drummer about the band, the new tour and his equipment, but several exclusive shots of Alex attacking his drum kit.

In the meantime, additional Van Halen shows have been announced. 2008 dates include:

January

22 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Center
24 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T; Center
26 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
28 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
30 - Little Rock, AR - Alltel Center

February

1 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
4 - Omaha, NE - Qwest Center Omaha
8 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
10 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
12 - Sunrise, FL - BankAtlantic Center
16 - Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
18 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
22 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena
25 - Duluth, GA - Gwinnett Arena

March

3 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
5 - Cincinnati, OH - US Bank Arena
7 - Raleigh, NC - RBC Center
9 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena
11 - Manchester, NH - Verizon Wireless Arena
13 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center
17 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden Arena
19 - Hershey, PA - Giant Center
21 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena
24 - Providence, RI - Dunkin' Donuts Center
26 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
28 - Atlantic City, NJ - Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
30 - Saint Louis, MO - Scottrade Center

April

1 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
3 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
5 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
7 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center