Van Halen

"They were a little bit more straight-ahead, what Van Halen sounds like," bassist said of unreleased tracks.

“Just give it a chance. There's some really good stuff in there."

Lead single actually became just the second ever to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

Four-LP 'Live: Right Here, Right Now' reissue will arrive on April 22 for Record Store Day.

Fans will also be able to snag special releases by Billy Joel, the Doors, Duran Duran and more.

Singer recounts taking advantage of drummer's physical presence when concert promoters came up short.

Singer says he believes some of the songs he wrote with late bandmate will "last forever."

Singer hopes 'Between Us Two' winds up on a future archival release.

"I don't know why people put it on Roth."

Singer cut 14 songs in two hours during whirlwind studio session in May.

He seemed especially bemused by the prospect of Jason Newsted taking part instead of Michael Anthony.

Bassist is one of several rockers who've been linked with a potential concert honoring the departed guitar god.