Watch the Balance Electric Press Kit, embedded above Balance is Van Halen's fourth and final album with vocalist Sammy Hagar Released January 24th, 1995, Balance became Van Halen's fourth consecutive number 1 studio album. It quickly went double platinum— just two months after its release—proving that this hard rock outfit could do just fine, thank you, during … [Read more...]
Van Halen Live in London, 1995: Relive the Epic Concert!
'Live At Wembley 1995' is the new live album just released by Van Halen, spotlighting the concert from London's Wembley Stadium. The explosive eight-song recording, recorded on June 24, 1995, during the band's Balance tour, features an anthemic mix of the band's biggest hits and deep cuts. Available on black vinyl and Compact Disc. Track List Both the LP and CD are … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Shares Video of Van Halen’s 1995 Performance During Denver Blizzard
Thirty years ago this week, Van Halen performed during a surprise snowstorm in Denver! Those who were there will never forget it. To commemorate the occasion, Sammy Hagar has just uploaded a two-minute video teaser from the band's own video recording of the show! (Watch it, embedded above). Sammy Hagar posted this today on social media: Sammy: "I'll never forget … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘Balance’ Album Spikes Nearly 23,000% In Sales
Thirty years ago, Van Halen released its tenth album, Balance, which produced multiple smash hits and topped the charts. This year, to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Van Halen dropped the Balance Expanded Edition, and fans have turned it into a bestseller again. Balance sees its total sales skyrocket from one week to the next, as all three versions of the Expanded … [Read more...]
Watch Van Halen – Live in Toronto 1995 (30th Anniversary)
30 years ago today, Van Halen's performance at Toronto’s The Molson Ampitheatre was professionally filmed for the purpose of a pay-per-view special, and subsequent release on home video. Soon after the band completed the 1995 Balance tour, the pay-per-view special aired as planned, with huge success. The band then planned on releasing a home video of the Toronto show in … [Read more...]
Van Halen – Amsterdam (Official Video) [HD]
Today marks the release of the Balance Expanded Editions. To celebrate, Van Halen has uploaded the official video of "Amsterdam" in HD. This song is one of our favorites from the Sammy era, thanks to Edward Van Halen's incredible lead and rhythm playing.... plus that insane guitar solo! We've never seen the video look this clear and clean... a real treat! Watch the video, … [Read more...]
Balance Expanded Editions in Stock & Shipping Now at Van Halen Store
Great news! The Balance Expanded Editions are IN STOCK & SHIPPING NOW at Van Halen Store! Van Halen’s Balance turns 30 this year, and Rhino is celebrating with an expanded edition of the band’s multi-platinum tenth studio album. It follows last year’s successful reissue of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (Expanded Edition) and concludes Rhino’s spotlight on … [Read more...]
Van Halen – Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do) (Official Video) [HD]
Watch the newly remastered HD version of Van Halen's "Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)" video, from the upcoming Balance Expanded Edition Deluxe Box Set. Van Halen - Balance Expanded Edition (Official Trailer) Van Halen’s Balance turns 30 this year, and Rhino is celebrating with an expanded edition of the band’s multi-platinum tenth studio … [Read more...]
Van Halen Celebrates Balance’s 30th Anniversary with Expanded Edition: Rarities, Unreleased Live Tracks & More
(June 25, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA) Van Halen’s Balance turns 30 this year, and Rhino is celebrating with an expanded edition of the band’s multi-platinum tenth studio album. It follows last year’s successful reissue of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (Expanded Edition) and concludes Rhino’s spotlight on the band’s classic albums from the Hagar era. Van Halen’s 10th studio … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar To Add ‘Always Difficult’ Track From ‘Balance’ To Setlist
Thirty years after Van Halen released the single "Don't Tell Me (What Love Can Do)", Sammy Hagar says he's ready to bring it back to the fans. In a post to social media yesterday (January 9th), Hagar said he will add the lead single from Van Halen's 1995 album Balance to the setlist for the upcoming Best Of All Worlds Tour residency in Las Vegas. The shows will be held at … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Collection Unveiled: Drumheads, Drumsticks, and Backstage Passes Now Available
If you missed out on Alex Van Halen's auction held earlier this 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, Drumsticks [note that all Drumsticks have already sold out. Sorry!], and Backstage Passes. Most of these collectibles are now … [Read more...]
Van Halen In The 90s: What Could Have Been
The decade couldn't have gotten to a better start for Van Halen when they returned in 1991. Another number-one album (For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge), more hit singles ("Poundcake", "Top Of The World", "Right Now"), and a lineup with a seemingly unbreakable bond. At least it seemed that way until internal tensions led to Sammy Hagar's departure in 1996. Looking back on the … [Read more...]