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
80 Rock + Metal Bands With Multiple Platinum Albums80 Rock + Metal Bands With Multiple Platinum AlbumsThat's a lot of records sold!Chad ChildersChad Childers
‘Superbad': When Bill Hader Did Donuts to Van Halen’s ‘Panama’‘Superbad': When Bill Hader Did Donuts to Van Halen’s ‘Panama’Actor's hilarious improv wound up leading to a memorable — but expensive — scene from the 2007 comedy. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
10 Banned Rock + Metal Music Videos10 Banned Rock + Metal Music VideosToo hot for TV!Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
The Perfect Rock or Metal Album for Each Zodiac Sign + Why, by Ben KatzmanThe Perfect Rock or Metal Album for Each Zodiac Sign + Why, by Ben KatzmanWhich album are you?Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Sammy Hagar Details Final Conversations With Eddie Van HalenSammy Hagar Details Final Conversations With Eddie Van Halen'If Eddie would’ve passed without [a reconciliation] I’d think about it forever,' Hagar says.Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
Van Halen Longboxes and Deluxe Packages: Photo GalleryVan Halen Longboxes and Deluxe Packages: Photo GalleryBand's first nine albums were all released in the now-extinct packaging format. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Sammy Hagar ‘Would Have Been Embarrassed’ to Be in ‘Van Hagar’Sammy Hagar ‘Would Have Been Embarrassed’ to Be in ‘Van Hagar’Singer recalls record-label executive suggesting name change during band meeting. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Why Van Halen’s ‘5150’ Made Steel Panther’s Satchel MadWhy Van Halen’s ‘5150’ Made Steel Panther’s Satchel MadGuitarist thinks he formed his band to avoid “growing and evolving” like his heroes.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Who Cares if Eddie Van Halen’s Grammy Tribute Was Kind of Short?Who Cares if Eddie Van Halen’s Grammy Tribute Was Kind of Short?Guitar legend died last October after a long battle with cancer.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Steel Panther Release Two Van Halen Cover VersionsSteel Panther Release Two Van Halen Cover VersionsThey return to their roots with faithful renditions of “Beautiful Girls” and “D.O.A.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty