Both have their devotees and detractors, but which one is actually better? Classic Rock writers Paul Elliott – a Dave devotee – and Jerry Ewing – a Sammy man – make the case for each of these monsters of rock’n’roll. And at the end of it, you can have your say in this ultimate showdown. Let battle commence…

Sammy Hagar confirmed in a Tuesday, April 29 interview that he and Alex Van Halen are still feuding and haven’t spoken in 21 years.