The gavel is raised for the final time in the season finale of Rock Court. In Episode 9, Rocktorneys Kevin Brown and Heath McCoy deliver their final summations in the ultimate battle for Van Halen lyrical supremacy—Sammy Hagar vs. David Lee Roth.

With both Rocktorneys leaving it all on the courtroom floor, the spotlight shifts to the jury. Passionate debate, hard choices, and rock 'n' roll loyalties collide behind closed doors as the jurors deliberate on which era truly defines Van Halen’s lyrical legacy.

And then—it’s time. The verdict is read. One frontman walks away the definitive voice of Van Halen... the other, a legend in his own right, but second in the eyes of the court.

This is the moment it all leads to.

All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

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After weeks of testimony and debate, Rock Court reaches its climactic final act in Episode 8. Rocktorney Kevin Brown steps up one last time to present his final pieces of evidence in defense of Sammy Hagar...

Then, the guitars quiet (just slightly) as the closing arguments begin.

The amps are cooling, the evidence is in, and the fate of rock history now lies in the balance.

All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

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The battle for Van Halen supremacy reaches a fever pitch in Episode 7 of Rock Court, as Rocktorney Kevin Brown calls his final witness to the stand: singer, musician, and co-host of the hit Van Halen podcast And The Podcast Will Rock, Mark Camire!

With all witnesses heard, the stage is set for closing arguments in the trial that has rocked the podcast world.

All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

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The defense of Sammy Hagar hits it's stride in Episode 6 of Rock Court, as Rocktorney Kevin Brown calls a heavyweight witness to the stand: Eric Senich—veteran Van Halen historian, former editor at Van Halen News Desk, and host of the acclaimed Booked On Rock podcast.

This episode blends rock history with courtroom drama, as the case for Hagar gathers undeniable momentum.

All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

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After three episodes of defense for David Lee Roth, it’s time for the Red Rocker to have his say. In Episode 5 of Rock Court, Rocktorney Kevin Brown officially opens his case for Sammy Hagar—and he’s not pulling any punches. His first witness: the sharp-witted and deeply analytical Chaz Charles, host of the acclaimed podcasts Rush Rash and the Regarding...Series.

It’s the start of a new chapter in this trial of titans—and Team Hagar is coming in hot.

All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

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The courtroom gets a jolt of electric energy in Episode 4 of Rock Court as Rocktorney Heath McCoy calls his next witness to the stand: musician and sonic provocateur Ivan Anderson, better known by his stage name Cyberattack.

The testimony is loud, the debate is fierce, and the amps are set to 11 as Rock Court dives deeper into the heart of Van Halen’s legacy.

All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

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In Episode 3 of Rock Court, Rocktorney Heath McCoy doubles down on his defense of David Lee Roth by calling a powerhouse witness to the stand: Darren Paltrowitz—podcaster and renowned author of the book DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World.

The battle intensifies, the arguments get louder, and the legacy of Van Halen hangs in the balance. Who really carried the band to greatness? One thing’s for sure...

All rise—Rock Court is now in session!

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The trial of Hagar vs. Roth rages on in Episode 2 of Rock Court, and Rocktorney Heath McCoy makes his first strategic move by calling a key witness to the stand: Chris L. from the legendary Pod of Thunder podcast. With his encyclopedic knowledge of rock history and razor-sharp opinions, Chris brings credibility—and a touch of chaos—to McCoy’s case for David Lee Roth. You want him, we got him...for one episode anyway!

Who is the better lyricist, DLR or the Red Rocker? The only way to find out is to tune and and take a side...all rise, Rock Court is now in session!

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