Photos by ROBERT YEAGER Nineteen years ago tonight, Van Halen launched their first tour with original singer David Lee Roth since 1984! The 2007–2008 tour became the highest-grossing tour in the band's history, with arena sellouts across the country and more than $93 million in ticket sales. Nearly a million fans traveled from around the world to see the landmark … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen News
Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Returning to CD & Vinyl!
It's official: Van Halen's final studio album, A Different Kind of Truth, is finally coming back into print! Rhino will re-release the album on October 23, 2026, on CD and as a 2LP set pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. The vinyl edition comes in a double gatefold package, with new lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. A limited-edition clear vinyl … [Read more...]
Alex Confirms NEW VAN HALEN ALBUM in the Works. Eddie, Alex, and Wolf Have Already Recorded Their Parts
In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, Alex Van Halen has confirmed that his previously mentioned collaboration with Steve Lukather is that Steve is helping Alex put together songs that the three Van Halen's have recorded together (Eddie, Alex, and Wolf). Alex: "Many people have asked, what about releasing unreleased stuff?' Well, we're not gonna … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen on Trunk Nation [Video Interview]
Wolfgang Van Halen joined Eddie Trunk to discuss the new Mammoth album and more. Watch the interview, embedded below. Mammoth On Tour:Nov 18 – Cleveland, OH – The AgoraNov 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore DetroitNov 20 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!Nov 22 – Onamia, MN – Grand Casino Mille Lacs Event CenterNov 23 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event CenterNov 25 – Chesterfield, … [Read more...]
Video: Mammoth At House Of Blues Orlando
"We head back to House of Blues Orlando to catch Wolf Van Halen and Mammoth playing a sold-out show with Myles Kennedy and Return To Dust as openers. The building was completely packed out, and Wolf put on an incredible show. This is our experience." … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Is Done Being a ‘Punching Bag’: ‘I’m Not a Kid’
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Wolfgang goes deep on his great new album as Mammoth, (reluctantly) addresses his feud with David Lee Roth, reveals his weight-loss journey, and much more By Brian Hiatt Wolfgang Van Halen, who records as Mammoth, talks about his new album and much more in the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. Listen to the Podcast. "It's as … [Read more...]
Rick Beato Interviews Wolfgang Van Halen
Here's an interview lots of people have been hoping for! Rick Beato sits down with singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen. Wolf shows him how he writes parts (and plays every instrument) for his band Mammoth's new record, The End. Watch the interview, embedded above. Shop EVH Gear at VanHalenStore.com … [Read more...]
Mammoth’s ‘The End’ Out Now! New Video, Tourdates
Mammoth's new album, The End, is released today! Watch their new video, embedded below. https://Mammoth.lnk.to/TheEndAlbum ON TOUR:Check out The End Tour here: https://mammoth.band Oct 31 – Rancho Mirage, CA - The Show @ Agua CalienteNov 1 – Las Vegas, NV – House of BluesNov 4 – Dallas, TX – House of BluesNov 5 – Houston, TX – House of BluesNov 7 – Lake Buena … [Read more...]
A Farewell to the King, Part 2
By Chris Gill [Originally written in 2020 for Guitar World. Part 1 is here. Here is Part 2, below:] My favorite interview with Ed was a cover story for Guitar Aficionado, where he invited me to his 5150 studio to view about 40 guitars from his collection. Ed told illuminating stories about each guitar, and I quickly realized he could find the songs lurking in any … [Read more...]
Mammoth: ‘I Really Wanna’ (Official Video)
“I Really Wanna” is the latest song debuted by Wolfgang Van Halen's band, MAMMOTH, to tease his forthcoming studio album, The End. Set for release on October 24, the record will be the third full-length album since forming the Mammoth project in 2020, and continues Wolfgang’s trend of recording all the instruments and vocals himself. Watch the new song’s … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: Unearthed 1991 ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Audio Interview
Jas Obrecht has just released another never-heard audio interview with Eddie Van Halen! From Obrecht's YouTube Channel Talking Guitar: Jas Obrecht's Music Magazine: Here is the world debut of one of Eddie Van Halen’s happiest interviews. On the day it took place he was celebrating the recent birth of his son Wolfgang, his relationship with Valerie was going strong, and … [Read more...]
Van Halen Deserves a ‘Back To The Beginning’ Concert Celebration
Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock published an article listing five legendary bands who deserve an Ozzy Osbourne-inspired 'Back To The Beginning' celebration of their own. Below is what they say about why one of the bands should be Van Halen. Be sure to check out their full article for the rest of the bands that deserve such treatment! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had a … [Read more...]