Why Looking Back Worked on Van Halen’s ‘Different Kind of Truth’Why Looking Back Worked on Van Halen’s ‘Different Kind of Truth’Stealing from themselves is actually old hat for the band. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
39 Years Ago: Van Halen Get a Jump on ‘1984’39 Years Ago: Van Halen Get a Jump on ‘1984’It would be their last with David Lee Roth for quite some time.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
The Day Wolfgang Van Halen Joined Van HalenThe Day Wolfgang Van Halen Joined Van HalenDavid Lee Roth's long-awaited return coincided with another unexpected change in the lineup.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
5 Crazy Stories from Eddie Van Halen’s Weekend With Thomas Dolby5 Crazy Stories from Eddie Van Halen’s Weekend With Thomas DolbyA stone statue, 'Spinal Tap' and the ozone layer all took a beating when Thomas Dolby spent a weekend at Eddie Van Halen's home. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Why the First Van Halen-David Lee Roth Reunion Turned to S—Why the First Van Halen-David Lee Roth Reunion Turned to S—This brief mid-'90s homecoming ended with a thud – or, more specifically, a scathing open letter.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
David Lee Roth: ‘Help! I Have a Stalker’David Lee Roth: ‘Help! I Have a Stalker’David Lee Roth is asking for help stopping a stalker that has called him 75 times in the past four months. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
When Van Halen Staged a Tense Reunion With David Lee Roth on MTVWhen Van Halen Staged a Tense Reunion With David Lee Roth on MTVEveryone at the 1996 Video Music Awards went crazy when host Dennis Miller brought out the long-estranged bandmates. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Van Halen Albums RankedVan Halen Albums RankedSee how we rank Van Halen's albums from weakest to strongest.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Should Van Halen Reunite with Sammy Hagar? Our Writers Answer Five Big QuestionsShould Van Halen Reunite with Sammy Hagar? Our Writers Answer Five Big QuestionsSammy Hagar has said he's sorry. Now, we have our say on how a reunion with Van Halen might happen – and whether it should.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Sammy Hagar to Van Halen: ‘I’m Sorry’Sammy Hagar to Van Halen: ‘I’m Sorry’Sammy Hagar apologies for the bad things he's said about Van Halen since his departure from the group. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Pink Floyd vs. Van Halen: An Excellent ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ Movie ScenePink Floyd vs. Van Halen: An Excellent ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ Movie SceneThe relative merits of Van Halen and Pink Floyd are hotly debated in the new film 'Everybody Wants Some!!' Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How Van Halen Reached Back on ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’How Van Halen Reached Back on ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’They took more than a year to finish the record, but it paid off on the charts.Jeff GilesJeff Giles