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The Greatness of Alex Van Halen: Top Five Drum Tracks & More

by VHND — updated December 3, 2025 Leave a Comment

We’ve got two new videos highlighting the greatness of Alex Van Halen!

In the first video, Glen Sobel, drummer for Alice Cooper, sits down with Drew Dempsey on The Roundtable to celebrate the powerhouse talent of Alex Van Halen. The duo handpicks five Van Halen songs and dives deep into why each is a masterclass in rock drumming. Watch it below:

The second video is “Alex Van Halen Was The G.O.A.T.” Prince Engineer Peggy McCreary was in on Van Halen studio sessions for the debut album:


If you missed out on Alex Van Halen’s auction held last year, don’t worry – here’s your chance to score a cool piece of Van Halen history from his private collection!

Van Halen Store is proud to offer some of Reverand Al’s personal Drumheads and Backstage Passes. Most of these collectibles are now available to fans for the first time. All are in very minimal supply. When they’re gone, they’re gone!

Let’s take a look at what’s available:

Authentic Van Halen logo-branded drumheads

Authentic Van Halen laminated backstage passes

Luckily for Van Halen collectors, Alex saved some passes.

Van Halen Store bought all he had left from each pass shown above. There’s only a limited supply of each pass, and there will be no more. They can be displayed individually, hung on their lanyard (all laminates come with a free lanyard), or framed with other prized memorabilia from the band, such as concert tickets, guitar picks, or photos.

These are truly exclusive items in the sense that there is such a limited supply and that most of these are so rare that hardcore Van Halen collectors never even saw them before we offered them!

Meet Alex Van Halen’s new shiny machine! Introducing the Alex Van Halen Signature Cowbell from Latin Percussion.

Alex’s powerful and dynamic drumming style and voice are as unique and instantly recognizable as Edward’s guitar sound. While he is best known for his tight swing and double-bass shuffles, one thing remains constant: Alex plays what is right for the song. This includes his tasteful use of cowbell in classics such as, “Dance The Night Away”, “Outta Love Again”, Hear About It Later”, and “House Of Pain”, among several others throughout the Van Halen catalog.

Note that the Alex Van Halen Signature Cowbell is a limited edition and is now out of permanently out of production. Van Halen Store has a limited supply. Order one for they’re gone!

Alex Van Halen ‘Brothers’ SIGNED First Edition, First Printing + Exclusive Prints

Own a piece of rock history—personally signed by Alex Van Halen.

This is the First Edition, First Printing of Brothers, Alex Van Halen’s deeply personal memoir about his lifelong bond with his brother Eddie. Each copy comes hand-signed by Alex, making it an instant collectible for Van Halen fans and music history enthusiasts alike.

  • Authenticated signature – Hand-signed by Alex Van Halen
  • Authentic tip-in sheet – Not a bookplate
  • Authentic gold-foil – “Signed First Edition” decal on cover
  • First Edition, First Printing – The most collectible version
  • Museum-quality keepsake – Perfect for display or your personal library
  • Exclusive bonus prints – Rare family photos (only from Van Halen Store)
  • Limited availability 

Lifetime Guarantee of Signature Authenticity

Personally signed by Alex Van Halen directly onto the exclusive title page of the book, and not on a bookplate, which was then affixed to the book. The most desirable state in this Signed First Edition, First printing. You will receive a legitimate hand-signed first edition. The autograph is genuine and not an autopen, stamp, or facsimile.

Van Halen Store was one of only six retailers worldwide to receive any autographed books. We are the only one of those retailers who has any left. We’re releasing our very limited supply this Christmas.

View the entire AVH Collection at Van Halen Store

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