Historical Archive
Van Halen III, released in 1998, is the band's third studio album featuring lead vocalist Gary Cherone. The album showcased a more experimental sound compared to its predecessors, incorporating elements of hard rock, progressive rock, and even pop. While it included some notable tracks like 'Without You' and 'Fire in the Hole', it received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike, leading to its status as one of the less celebrated entries in the Van Halen discography. The album's legacy is marked by its attempt to evolve the band's sound, although it struggled to achieve the commercial success of earlier releases.