A new photo posted by David Lee Roth may be hinting that a Van Halen tour announcement is on the way.

Roth shared an image of he and his trusty companion/sheepdog Russ, along with the caption "Start spreadin' the…"

Things have been quiet in the Van Halen camp for some time, as the band was forced into a lengthy hiatus following Eddie's surgery for a severe bout of Diverticulitis last year.

The guitar icon's health issue forced the cancellation of a full series of North American concerts last summer, as well as the need to reschedule some Japanese dates originally set for last fall. See the photo here.