Van Halen comes to First Niagara Center

Van Halen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time, announced their return to the live stage. The band's extraordinary 2012 North American tour includes a stop at First Niagara Center on March 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Kool & The Gang will open.

Fans can expect David Lee Roth and Van Halen to perform selections from the band's new album, "A Different Kind Of Truth," alongside songs from an arsenal of epic hits that includes: "Eruption," "Running with the Devil," "Jamie's Cryin'," "You Really Got Me," "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love," "Everybody Wants Some," "Unchained," "And The Cradle Will Rock," "Beautiful Girls," "Mean Street," "Somebody Get Me A Doctor," "Jump," "Panama," "Hot For Teacher," "I'll Wait," and more from classic albums "Van Halen," "Van Halen II," "Women and Children First," "Fair Warning," "Diver Down" and "1984."

Tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. Tickets are $129.50, $79.50, $39.50 and $29.50, which include $2.50 facility fee. There will be a random handbill policy in effect. Handbills are available now. Tickets can be purchased at the First Niagara Center Box Office and online at www.tickets.com. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. For more information, or to charge by phone, call toll free 1-888-223-6000. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges (no service charge applies at First Niagara Center Box Office).

VIP packages will also be available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information, visit www.VIPNation.com.