New Old Stock Vintage 1998 Sealed Van  Halen III CD Format W/Case Damage C Pics for Condition. The image shows the CD album "Van Halen III" by the Ame

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New Old Stock Vintage 1998 Sealed Van  Halen III CD Format W/Case Damage C Pics for Condition. The image shows the CD album "Van Halen III" by the American rock band Van Halen. Album Information: This is Van Halen's eleventh studio album and the only one to feature Gary Cherone as lead vocalist. Release Date: It was released on March 17, 1998. Featured Tracks: The album features songs like "Without You," "Once," and "Fire in the Hole." About the album: Released: March 17, 1998. Genre: Hard rock Lead Vocalist: Gary Cherone (formerly of Extreme). Singles: The album features the songs "Without You," "Once," and "Fire in the Hole," as mentioned on the album cover in the image. "Without You" was the first single and reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Critical Reception: The album received mixed to negative reviews, with criticism directed at its songwriting, production, band performances, and length. Some considered it more of a solo project by Eddie Van Halen due to his extensive involvement. Commercial Performance: It debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 but was a relative commercial disappointment compared to their previous albums. It sold over 800,000 copies as of 2022. Legacy: It was the band's last studio album until 2012's "A Different Kind of Truth." The change in vocalist and musical direction alienated some fans, but others appreciate the album as an experimental phase for the band. Additional facts about the singles: "Without You": This song was the first single from the album and featured Gary Cherone on vocals for the first time. It was the band's last single to reach the peak position on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. "Once": This song was released as a single in April 1998. A music video for "Once" was produced, showcasing the band performing and goofing around backstage and on stage. "Fire in the Hole": This song was released as a single in July 1998. It also had a music video featuring the band performing on a stage surrounded by movie screens showing clips from the film "Lethal Weapon 4".