American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1974 by Dutch-American brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen. Initially formed as a trio called "Genesis," then "Mammoth," in 1972 (Eddie on guitar and lead vocals, Alex on drums, Mark Stone on bass), and renamed "Van Halen" by David Lee Roth (ex-Red Ball Jets), who joined the band in 1973 after Mammoth had rented a PA system from him. Michael Anthony (ex-Snake) replaced Stone on bass. First demo recordings were done in 1976 by Gene Simmons of Kiss. Signed to Warner Bros. in 1977 by Ted Templeman, and released its debut album in 1978. From 1974 until 1985, the band consisted of the Van Halens (guitar and drums, respectively); vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony. In 1985, Roth left the band to embark on a solo career and was replaced by former Montrose lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. With Hagar, the group released four albums over the course of 11 years. Former Extreme frontman Gary Cherone replaced Hagar in 1996, before parting ways in 1999. Van Halen then went on hiatus until reuniting with Hagar in 2003 for a worldwide tour in 2004. Hagar again left Van Halen in 2005. In 2006, Roth returned, but Anthony was replaced on bass guitar by Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen. In 2012, the band released its final studio album. It was also Van Halen's first album with Roth in 28 years and the only one to feature Wolfgang. The band's last concert tour was 2015. In 2019, further reunion plans were discussed, but the band ended upon the death of Eddie Van Halen on October 6, 2020. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
2025
CasaDVD Video
DVD-V, Mono, RE, RM
2024
Warner Records, Warner Records
7", Ltd, RE
2024
Warner Records, Warner Records
7", Ltd, RE
2024
Warner Records, Warner Records
7", Ltd, RE
2024
Warner Records, Warner Records
7", Ltd, RE
2024
Proshot
DVD-V, NTSC
2024
2023
Rhino Records (2), Warner Records
File, FLAC, Single, RE, RM, 96k
2023
Warner Records
LP, Comp
2023
2021
MVD Visual
DVD, RE, NTSC
2021
Metallicide Recordings
DVD-V, NTSC
2021
Not On Label
DVD-V
2019
Not On Label (Hexenkraft Self-released)
File, FLAC
2019
2019
2018
Warner Music France
2xLP, Album, Comp, Ltd
2017
2016
Warner Bros. Records
7", Single, Comp, Promo
2015
Warner Bros. Records
DVDr, Comp, Promo, NTSC
2015
2015
2012
Interscope Records
CDr, Single, Promo
2012
2012
2012
2011
2007
Columbia
DVD, Album, NTSC
2004
Warner Bros. Records
CD, Single, Promo
2004
Warner Bros. Records
CD, Promo, Smplr, Car
2004
2004
2003
Passport Video
DVD, NTSC
1998
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
CD, Single, Promo
1998
Westwood One
2xCD, Transcription
1998
MediaAmerica Radio
3xCD, Transcription
1998
Warner Bros. Records
CD, Single, Promo
1998
1998
1998
1997
1997
1996
Warner Bros. Records
CD, Single, Promo
1996
The Album Network
2xCD, Comp, Promo
1996
The Album Network
CD, Transcription
1996
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Warner Bros. Records
CD, Single, Promo
1995
1995
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Warner Bros. Records
CD, Single, Promo
1993
Wea
Cass, Comp
1993
Warner Bros. Records
CD, Promo, Smplr
1993
Warner Bros. Records
Umatic, Comp, NTSC
1993
1993
1993
1993
1991
Warner Bros. Records
CD, Single, Promo
1991
Warner Bros. Records
CD, Single, Promo
1991
1991
1991
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1990
Warner Bros. Records
Cass, Album, Comp
1989
1988
The Album Network, Bullet Productions
CD, Promo, Transcription
1988
NBC (2)
LP, Transcription
1988
1988
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1986
WEA
12", Promo
1986
Warner Bros. Records
7", Spe
1986
Warner Bros. Records
12", Promo
1986
Warner Bros. Records
7", Single, Promo
1986
Warner Bros. Records
Umatic, Single, NTSC
1986
Producciones WEA, S.A. de C.V.
7", Single, Promo
1986
1986
1986
1986
1986
1986
1986
1984
Warner Bros. Records, WEA
7", Jukebox
1984
Warner Bros. Records, WEA
7", Jukebox
1984
Clayton Webster Corporation, Clayton Webster Corporation
2xLP, Transcription
1984
Westwood One
2xLP, Transcription
1984
Warner Bros. Records
LP, Comp, Promo
1984
The Source (8)
6xLP, Transcription
1984
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
12"
1984
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
12", Single, M/Print, Dam
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