Rock News Story Of The Year #8: VAN HALEN

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Rock News Story of The Year - #8 – VAN HALEN


In 2012, Van Halen released their first full album with David Lee Roth in almost 30 years.

The project was previewed with the January release of the first single, “Tattoo.”

While on tour with Chickenfoot, Sammy Hagar made headlines when he slammed the new song by his former band.

Check out this year’s #8 story on VAN HALEN here.


Rock News Story of The Year - TOP 10

#09 – GUNS N’ ROSES
#10 – RUSH