How Van Halen Kept Their Streak Going With ‘Van Halen II’How Van Halen Kept Their Streak Going With ‘Van Halen II’"The '80s are coming and we're going to be the soundtrack," David Lee Roth declared.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Troubled History of Van Halen’s ‘III’ With Gary CheroneThe Troubled History of Van Halen’s ‘III’ With Gary CheroneTheir recording career hit first major road bump with debut of the band's third singer.Matthew WilkeningMatthew WilkeningMatt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Did Sammy Hagar’s ‘Unboxed’ Lead to Van Halen Split?Did Sammy Hagar’s ‘Unboxed’ Lead to Van Halen Split?He was contractually obligated to release this greatest-hits collection, but then added two new songs.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How Van Halen’s Debut Changed Rock HistoryHow Van Halen’s Debut Changed Rock HistoryBetween punk and disco, the genre was barely holding on in 1978.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Van Halen Albums Ranked Worst to BestVan Halen Albums Ranked Worst to BestWe count down each of Van Halen's 12 studio albums in order of excellence. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
When Van Halen and Sammy Hagar Reunited for ‘Best of Both Worlds’When Van Halen and Sammy Hagar Reunited for ‘Best of Both Worlds’The album debuted at No. 3 on the 'Billboard' charts, but a subsequent tour would cause an irreparable rift.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
When Van Halen Mounted a Disastrous Reunion With Sammy HagarWhen Van Halen Mounted a Disastrous Reunion With Sammy HagarA comeback for the band's most commercially successful lineup became contentious from the start. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Revisiting Van Halen’s Monster ‘OU812′ AlbumRevisiting Van Halen’s Monster ‘OU812′ AlbumThe Sammy Hagar-fronted lineup of Van Halen expanded their sound and kept the hits coming on their second album, 1988's 'OU812.' Jeff GilesJeff Giles