The Atomic Punks (Van Halen) – Great Tribute Bands

If you're looking for a dose of pure Van Halen, check out the Atomic Punks. The group pays tribute specifically to the early glory days of Van Halen -- the classic David Lee Roth-fronted era, none of that Sammy Hagar stuff.

Howard Stern said on his radio show that the Atomic Punks are "the total experience -- they do Van Halen better than Van Halen themselves!" Michael Anthony has jammed onstage with the band on two different occasions, while Roth is so impressed with them that he's raided their lineup for guitarists in his solo band not once, but twice.

In his autobiography, Diamond Dave calls them "the best tribute to Van Halen ever."

Watch The Atomic Punks Perform 'Runnin' With the Devil'