Jason Bonham has confirmed that he’ll not be drumming as a part of the Finest Of All Worlds band, with Kenny Aronoff now taking over the sticks in his place.

The Finest Of All Worlds tour kicked off final July, with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, and Bonham teaming as much as play traditional Van Halen materials. Bonham pulled out of the final 4 dates to look after his mom, and Aronoff stuffed in throughout his absence.

Now, it appears Aronoff is taking over a everlasting place behind the drums, as Hagar and co. are as a consequence of convey the Finest Of All Worlds present to a 2025 Las Vegas residency from late April by to mid Could throughout 9 exhibits. Aronoff has labored with the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Jon Bon Jovi all through his profession, plus many extra.

Bonham first confirmed that he wouldn’t be rejoining the Hagar-fronted band in a remark to a fan. In a submit on Instagram, he shared reside dates for his personal Led Zeppelin Night exhibits, underneath which a consumer requested if he can be rejoining the Finest Of All Worlds outfit. “Sammy has determined to hold on with Kenny, so sadly no,” he replied.

In a press launch saying their Las Vegas residency (by way of Consequence), Hagar feedback, “I’m so wanting ahead to this residency and having the ability to keep in a single place so we are able to get the sound and manufacturing utterly dialled in. It additionally permits the band to experiment with the setlist each evening – that’s why it’s going to be unique to Las Vegas.

“As a substitute of travelling all day on tour when there’s no time to rehearse and make adjustments. I plan on digging deeper into the Van Halen catalogue, and my solo profession, Montrose and Chickenfoot, as nicely. The followers are in for lots of surprises.”

You may try his announcement video beneath:

Tickets for the Finest Of All Worlds residency go reside by way of a pre-sale starting Tuesday 19 November at 10am PST. Normal sale begins the next Friday at 10am PST. Jason Bonham is on tour now.