Balance

Singer says he painted himself into a corner with 1995 hit that his bandmates wanted to be darker than he aimed for.

Finished version of song appeared nearly a decade later on 1995's '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.

The final tour of the band's original Sammy Hagar era was professionally filmed.

Van Halen's days as mainstream hit makers ended with this 1995 ballad.

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

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

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