Musical style Van Halen's musical style has been described as hard rock, heavy metal, AOR, pop rock, and glam metal. The band's early material has been described as a "party-ready pop metal sound" spearheaded by David Lee Roth's "over-the-top" vocal style, while their later material has been described as "milder" and "more accessible".
Musical style Van Halen's musical style has been described as hard rock, heavy metal, AOR pop rock, and glam metal. The band's early material has been described as a "party-ready pop metal sound" spearheaded by David Lee Roth's "over-the-top" vocal style, while their later material has been described as "milder" and "more accessible".