Legendary Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has just announced his first comeback show, headlining the 2025 M3 Rock Festival. This marks a monumental moment for fans of classic rock, as Roth joins a lineup featuring Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini of rat, promising an unforgettable celebration of rock’s greatest era.
Roth is gearing up for his big comeback at the M3 Rock Festival, set to take place May 2–4, 2025, at the iconic Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Fans can expect a setlist packed with Van Halen’s greatest hits. Sharing the stage with Roth are none other than Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini of RATT, bringing back their electrifying catalog of ’80s rock hits.
David Lee Roth hasn’t graced the stage since his Las Vegas residency in 2020, where he delivered a high-energy set packed with Van Halen classics and solo hits. Fans were left stunned in 2022 when Roth canceled his remaining farewell shows, signaling what many thought was the end of his live performances.
Roth’s journey with Van Halen has been nothing short of legendary. After the massive success of their 1984 album, Roth shocked fans by leaving the band to pursue a solo career. The split led to years of tension, but Dave made a triumphant return in 1996 for a brief reunion and then again in 2007, officially rejoining Van Halen as their frontman.
