Van Halen's Sammy Hagar recalls keeping up with band's success while juggling 'dark' times at home

Sammy Hagar recalled the ups and downs that he experienced during his years with Van Halen. Hagar has released a five-LP Van Halen box set called "The Collection II."

Though the union produced four multi-platinum albums including 1986's "5150," 1988's "OU812," 1991's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" and 1995's "Balance," the "Van Hagar" era ended with an acrimonious split between the band and the singer in 1995, but they had mended their relationship in the years since.  Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume

During an interview with Fox News Digital, Hagar shared his excitement over hearing the remastered versions of his Van Halen albums. The release of "The Collection II' follows "The Collection I," a Van Halen box set that encompasses the albums and material from Roth's era with the band.