Famous Halloween Rock ConcertsFamous Halloween Rock ConcertsCostumes and unique cover songs are among the treats offered by rock's biggest stars at these shows. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Top 50 Albums of 1979Top 50 Albums of 1979It was a year of era-defining changes, bending of genres, big debuts and famous last stands.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen Wanted to Write Song on CelloSammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen Wanted to Write Song on CelloSinger says it’s just one example of how the pair might have developed if they’d continued working together, despite what fans might have thought.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Wolfgang Van Halen: Touring Van Halen Would Be ‘Very Hollow’Wolfgang Van Halen: Touring Van Halen Would Be ‘Very Hollow’Despite his own successful career, he still hears constant calls to play his dad's material.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
1995 Hard Rock & Metal Albums 1995 Hard Rock & Metal Albums Many of these albums marked important endings - or exciting new beginnings. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Sammy Hagar Ready to Sing Painful Van Halen Song AgainSammy Hagar Ready to Sing Painful Van Halen Song AgainSinger says he painted himself into a corner with 1995 hit that his bandmates wanted to be darker than he aimed for.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Sammy Hagar Accuses Alex Van Halen of Committing ‘Blasphemy’Sammy Hagar Accuses Alex Van Halen of Committing ‘Blasphemy’Drummer's new bio doesn't mention years with second Van Halen frontman.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Alex Van Halen Came to Regret Dismissing a Sammy Hagar SongWhy Alex Van Halen Came to Regret Dismissing a Sammy Hagar SongDrummer thought the track would bomb because it sounded like John Denver until he heard finished version on singer’s solo album.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Eddie Van Halen's Last MomentsEddie Van Halen's Last MomentsDrummer admits he still breaks down "uncontrollably" listening to his brother's music. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
‘Three or Four’ LPs’ of Unheard Eddie Van Halen Music Remains‘Three or Four’ LPs’ of Unheard Eddie Van Halen Music RemainsAlex Van Halen promises a cautious approach to the material.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Mitch Malloy Still ‘Pissed’ Over Short Stint With Van HalenMitch Malloy Still ‘Pissed’ Over Short Stint With Van HalenHe was the first choice to replace Sammy Hagar, and says he shared “wicked chemistry” with the band.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Alex Van Halen’s Arm Caught FireAlex Van Halen’s Arm Caught FireDrummer’s onstage mishap is one reason he and brother Eddie didn’t like ‘This Is Spinal Tap.’Martin KieltyMartin Kielty