Kirk Hammett Names the Album ‘Everyone in the World Should Own'Kirk Hammett Names the Album ‘Everyone in the World Should Own'Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett named Van Halen's self-titled debut as an album that 'everyone in the world should own.' Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Vote for the Best Album of the '80s: Time for the Final Battle! Vote for the Best Album of the '80s: Time for the Final Battle! It's Van Halen's '1984' vs. AC/DC's 'Back in Black' for all the marbles. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Guns N' Roses vs. Van Halen: Best '80s Album Vote RoundtableGuns N' Roses vs. Van Halen: Best '80s Album Vote RoundtableWith '1984' and 'Appetite for Destruction' just 61 votes apart with 12 hours left, the UCR staff weighs in on this close battle. Matthew WilkeningMatthew WilkeningUltimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Vote for the Best Album of the '80s: Only the Final Four Remain! Vote for the Best Album of the '80s: Only the Final Four Remain! Only Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Van Halen and U2 remain in contention. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Vote for the Best Album of the '80s: Only the 'Elite 8' Remain! Vote for the Best Album of the '80s: Only the 'Elite 8' Remain! AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, U2, the Police, Guns N' Roses, Journey, Def Leppard and Van Halen are still standing. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How Van Halen's 'Everybody Wants Some!!' Was Born at a ConcertHow Van Halen's 'Everybody Wants Some!!' Was Born at a ConcertProducer Ted Templeman originally thought the song's intro was "lame," but a much better replacement was soon found. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Van Halen Set List Evolution: 1978-2015Van Halen Set List Evolution: 1978-2015The band's live set lists changed a lot over their 14 tours, which featured three different singers and a constantly evolving sound. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Vote for Best Album of the '80s: Round 2 Has Some Tough ChoicesVote for Best Album of the '80s: Round 2 Has Some Tough ChoicesAfter scoring some impressive round-one victories, 16 albums move on to even tougher battles. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Steve Lukather Clarifies Involvement in Van Halen ProjectSteve Lukather Clarifies Involvement in Van Halen ProjectHe insists he “will not ever play a guitar note” on a Van Halen song.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Most and Least-Played Song Live Off Every Van Halen AlbumThe Most and Least-Played Song Live Off Every Van Halen AlbumNot every song can make the set list.Allison RappAllison Rapp