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
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
Alex Van Halen Posts New Tribute to Brother Eddie: ‘VH Forever!’Alex Van Halen Posts New Tribute to Brother Eddie: ‘VH Forever!’"The view from my drum set will never be the same." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Van Halen’s ‘Fair Warning': A Track-by-Track GuideVan Halen’s ‘Fair Warning': A Track-by-Track GuideBand's 1981 album remains its darkest work, but it's also a fan favorite.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
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 Didn’t Change Band Names When Sammy Hagar JoinedWhy Van Halen Didn’t Change Band Names When Sammy Hagar JoinedDavid Lee Roth's replacement eventually helped the group to four consecutive chart-topping albums. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Sammy Hagar Regrets ‘Angst’ About Van Halen in His MemoirSammy Hagar Regrets ‘Angst’ About Van Halen in His MemoirFormer frontman wishes he’d “been a little more conservative” 10 years ago.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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
Dreams: Imagining Van Halen’s ‘5150’ With David Lee RothDreams: Imagining Van Halen’s ‘5150’ With David Lee RothLet's make some educated guesses based on history and artistic trajectories – and a little bit of wishful thinking.Jed GottliebJed Gottlieb