Balance

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

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.

‘Balance’ track was a blockbuster single, and the crux of wider arguments.

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

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