Balance

Composite shot was designed to reflect "the duality of the human psyche."

A handy guide to the dozen LPs released by the hard-rock heroes.

A dozen overlooked songs from the band's catalog.

Flip side of "Can't Stop Lovin' You" remains band's only exclusive single track.

As turbulence within the group hit dangerous heights, their producer told them they needed a hit.

Clashes over ‘Balance’ track didn’t end in the studio.

Final LP with Sammy Hagar had a difficult birth. Was it worth the trouble?

Apparently, these chanting Tibetans weren't quite ready for the band's full force.

They were heading back out on the road with a No. 1 album on the chart — but trouble was brewing.

We count down each of Van Halen's 12 studio albums in order of excellence.