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Runnin' With The Devil

Hear the siren call of Van Halen's iconic 1978 hard rock anthem, "Runnin' With The Devil"...
BAND | Van Halen

"Runnin' With The Devil"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-25

Hear the siren call of Van Halen's iconic 1978 hard rock anthem, "Runnin' With The Devil"! Kicking off their groundbreaking debut album with infamous car horn blasts and a heavy, pulsing riff, this track instantly established the band's raw power and rebellious attitude.

  • TITLE: Runnin' With The Devil
  • BAND: Van Halen
  • GENRE: Hard Rock
  • RELEASEDAY: February 10
  • YEAR: 1978

As the explosive opening statement on the self-titled 1978 album Van Halen, "Runnin' With The Devil" introduced the world to the band's signature sound. Driven by Michael Anthony's iconic bassline, Eddie Van Halen's powerful guitar, and David Lee Roth's charismatic swagger, it's a hard rock benchmark.

This 1978 hard rock classic, with its simple yet menacing groove and defiant lyrics celebrating a life lived freely, remains one of Van Halen's most enduring and recognizable songs. "Runnin' With The Devil" perfectly captured the raw energy and attitude that made Van Halen legends.

SONG MEANING: Despite the provocative title, David Lee Roth explained the song isn't about Satanism. Rather, "runnin' with the devil" is used metaphorically to describe living a simple, free, and independent life, unbound by commitments or societal expectations ("I live my life like there's no tomorrow," "Ain't got nobody waitin' at home"). It represents freedom and existing outside the norm.

Band

"Van Halen"

Van Halen redefined hard rock, exploding onto the scene with Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar playing and David Lee Roth's unmatched frontman charisma. Their high-energy sound, groundbreaking techniques, and unforgettable stage presence made them one of the biggest and most influential rock bands globally.
  • TITLE: Van Halen
  • ACTIVE: 1973–2020 (1973)
  • BAND: Van Halen
Their legendary catalog evolved significantly, from the raw power and heavy metal-tinged hard rock aggression showcased around 1981 with innovative riffs and dark themes, to massive, synth-driven pop-rock anthems that conquered radio and MTV later in the decade, always centered on electrifying musicianship...
BAND | Van Halen

"Panama"

Rev your engines for Van Halen's iconic 1984 hard rock anthem, "Panama"! A massive hit from the 1984 album, this track explodes with raw guitar power and glam metal swagger. Its driving riff and high energy make it a ultimate cruisin' classic and workout song.
  • TITLE: Panama
  • BAND: Van Halen
  • GENRE: Glam Metal, Hard Rock
  • OTHER: Cruisin Classic, Workout Song
  • RELEASEDAY: June 18
  • YEAR: 1984
Released as a chart-topping single in 1984 from the diamond-selling album 1984, "Panama" showcased Van Halen firing on all cylinders. While incorporating the era's polished production, its core is pure hard rock, driven by Eddie Van Halen's unforgettable guitar riff, making it perfect, high-octane workout music and a quintessential cruisin' track...
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