David Lee Roth: ‘I’m Retiring’David Lee Roth: ‘I’m Retiring’“I’ve given you all I’ve got to give. It’s been an amazing, great run, no regrets, nothing to say about anybody.”Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Sammy Hagar ‘Ruined Everything’ at Van Halen’s Farm Aid DebutHow Sammy Hagar ‘Ruined Everything’ at Van Halen’s Farm Aid DebutA swear word forced singer and guitarist's first live appearance off the air. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Guitar Eddie Van Halen Gave Jerry Cantrell Went Missing for Almost 20 YearsGuitar Eddie Van Halen Gave Jerry Cantrell Went Missing for Almost 20 YearsAlice in Chains and Van Halen toured together back in the day.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Wolfgang Van Halen: ‘I’m Not F—in’ Playing ‘Panama’ for You Guys’Wolfgang Van Halen: ‘I’m Not F—in’ Playing ‘Panama’ for You Guys’"I honor my dad by existing and doing what I do every day."Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Sammy Hagar – Eddie Van Halen Wanted to ‘Make Some Noise’ AgainSammy Hagar – Eddie Van Halen Wanted to ‘Make Some Noise’ AgainHagar reveals that the guitarist had shared his desire to play music with him again.Chad ChildersChad Childers
30 Perplexing Rock + Metal Mashups With Other Genres30 Perplexing Rock + Metal Mashups With Other GenresHeavy music and pop culture combine in some baffling ways.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
40 Years Ago: How Van Halen’s ‘Unchained’ Used Two Secret Weapons40 Years Ago: How Van Halen’s ‘Unchained’ Used Two Secret WeaponsIt may seem like one of the band's more straightforward songs, but the details make all the difference.Gary GraffGary Graff
Could A Year Off Have Saved Van Hagar? Sammy Thinks SoCould A Year Off Have Saved Van Hagar? Sammy Thinks SoSammy Hagar and Michael Anthony discuss the personality and wardrobe failings of ‘Balance’ tour.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Will Be Van Halen’s Last Album: Exclusive InterviewWhy ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Will Be Van Halen’s Last Album: Exclusive InterviewEddie Van Halen once suggested they had sketched out as many as 35 demos during the original sessions.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Best of Both Worlds?: Van Halen’s ‘5150’ vs. David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’Best of Both Worlds?: Van Halen’s ‘5150’ vs. David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’They'd just debuted a new lead singer when the old one released his first solo album. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
How Van Halen’s ‘So This Is Love?’ Stands Apart on ‘Fair Warning’How Van Halen’s ‘So This Is Love?’ Stands Apart on ‘Fair Warning’Poppy, upbeat song stands out on an otherwise dark, aggressive album. Jed GottliebJed Gottlieb
Sammy Hagar Slams David Lee Roth’s ‘Bulls—‘ Stage PersonaSammy Hagar Slams David Lee Roth’s ‘Bulls—‘ Stage PersonaHe also says original Van Halen singer's voice "hasn't aged well."Bryan RolliBryan Rolli