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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.

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"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

"Dancing In The Street"

Get ready for a brand new beat with Van Halen's energetic 1982 rock cover of the Motown classic, "Dancing In The Street"! Featured on their Diver Down album, this track blends synthesizer hooks with powerful guitars, putting a signature hard rock spin on the beloved song.
  • TITLE: Dancing In The Street
  • BAND: Van Halen
  • GENRE: Pop, Rock
  • RELEASEDAY: July 03
  • YEAR: 1982
Released as a successful single from the album Diver Down, Van Halen's rendition of "Dancing In The Street" showcased their ability to reinterpret classics...
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