30 Years Ago: Van Halen Cook Up a Hit With ‘Poundcake’30 Years Ago: Van Halen Cook Up a Hit With ‘Poundcake’First single from 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' arrived with some new six-string tricks up its sleeve.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
How Black Sabbath’s Opening ‘Bar Band’ Turned Out to be Van HalenHow Black Sabbath’s Opening ‘Bar Band’ Turned Out to be Van HalenOzzy Osbourne just wanted "a bar band from L.A." to open his band's 1978 'Never Say Die!' tour. He got a whole lot more.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Alex Van Halen Shares Message on First Birthday Without Eddie Van HalenAlex Van Halen Shares Message on First Birthday Without Eddie Van HalenThe drummer shared a tribute to his brother on his birthday.Chad ChildersChad Childers
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
Nancy Wilson Salutes Eddie Van Halen on Tribute Song ‘4 Edward’Nancy Wilson Salutes Eddie Van Halen on Tribute Song ‘4 Edward’Take a listen to the heartfelt acoustic instrumental.Chad ChildersChad Childers
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
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
Van Halen-Stevie Wonder Mashup Finds the Soul in Van Halen ClassicVan Halen-Stevie Wonder Mashup Finds the Soul in Van Halen ClassicWe're up for it!Chad ChildersChad Childers
Alex Van Halen: ‘There’s Nothing Left in the Music Business’Alex Van Halen: ‘There’s Nothing Left in the Music Business’"In the old days you’d get a dollar a record, and now you get 50 cents for 275,000 streams. It’s insane. It’s wrong."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Hagar, Anthony Say Eddie Van Halen Tribute Concert ‘Will Happen’Hagar, Anthony Say Eddie Van Halen Tribute Concert ‘Will Happen’Both former Van Halen members are up for the event, whenever the timing is right. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Sammy Hagar: Van Halen Tour Would Have Been Double-Frontman ShowSammy Hagar: Van Halen Tour Would Have Been Double-Frontman ShowSinger confirms trek would have featured both him and David Lee Roth, allowing them to play "[all] the Van Halen hits" Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Eddie Van Halen Posthumously Awarded National Guitar Museum’s Lifetime Achievement HonorEddie Van Halen Posthumously Awarded National Guitar Museum’s Lifetime Achievement HonorFor the first time, the honor is being presented in memoriam.Chad ChildersChad Childers