So much for the sophomore slump. Wolfgang Van Halen's second Mammoth WVH album has surpassed the success of the debut. According to a post by Wolfgang on social media, Mammoth II is No. 1 as of this week on Billboard's Independent Current Albums, Rock Albums, Hard Rock Albums and Digital Albums charts. It also placed number four on the Album Sales, Vinyl Albums and Current … [Read more...]
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Wolfgang Van Halen Names His Favorite Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo
Wolfgang Van Halen has a personal favorite Eddie Van Halen guitar solo and it's one you probably wouldn't have predicted. During a recent appearance on Talk Is Jericho with Chris Jericho, Wolfgang was given the difficult task of having to choose the best of all solos his dad recorded. “I like all of it, so take this with a grain of salt,” he said. “A solo I think is … [Read more...]
Watch Mammoth WVH Perform Live On TODAY
Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth WVH performed two brand-new songs on the TODAY show yesterday (8/3). The band performed “I’m Alright" and "Waiting" live in Studio 1A as part of the Citi Music Series on TODAY. Both tracks are from the new album Mammoth II, which was just released today. Watching along were Wolf's mom Valerie Bertinelli and his fiancé Andraia Allsop. Below are … [Read more...]
Valerie Bertinelli Makes Appearance In Video For Brand New Mammoth WVH Single ‘I’m Alright’
Wolfgang Van Halen's latest video release features a special guest: his mother, Valerie Bertinelli. She appears in the video for "I'm Alright" off Wolfgang's forthcoming Mammoth WVH album Mammoth II, the highly-anticipated record due to be released on Friday (8/4). Lyrics:You wanna know how?I've got the know-howThat kind of thinking is all aroundJust take it slow now but … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Looks Back On Taylor Hawkins Tribute Appearances: ‘I Know Dad Would Have Been Really Proud’
Almost a year later, Wolfgang Van Halen still looks back on his Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert appearances fondly. In a recent conversation with Ultimate Classic Rock's Matt Wardlaw, Wolfgang opened up about his experience joining the Foo Fighters on stage at Wembley Stadium in London on September 3rd and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on September 27th to perform … [Read more...]
Wolfgang On The Possibility Of Alex Van Halen Playing Live Again: ‘I Don’t Know If He Really Has That Desire As Long As My Dad’s Not Here’
Credit: Neil Zlozower The prospect of Alex Van Halen performing live without his brother is slim, according to Wolfgang Van Halen. During a recent Q&A interview with AllMusic's Greg Prato, Wolfgang addressed the current status of Alex and the possibility of future releases from the Van Halen vaults. Prato shared the excerpt below with the VHND: AllMusic: … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Metallica Moment: ‘We Were All Just Kinda Shocked’ [VIDEO]
Wolfgang Van Halen still can't believe his band Mammoth WVH are touring with Metallica. Maybe even harder to believe - the enormity of Metallica's stage setup. "Yeah, they have a really crazy stage so, it's definitely a first," Wolfgang said during his recent appearance on KLOS FM's New & Approved show with Matt Pinfield. "I'm very excited and honored to be a part of … [Read more...]
LISTEN: ‘I’m Just Ken’ From ‘Barbie’ Soundtrack Featuring Wolfgang Van Halen On Guitar
The film 'Barbie' has arrived in theaters and so has the film's soundtrack, which includes the "Kenergized" guitar work of Wolfgang Van Halen. Wolfgang is joined by Slash on the track "I'm Just Ken" (above) sung by Ryan Gosling, who plays the character of Ken. Slash and Wolfgang were both asked to contribute by the soundtrack's producer Mark Ronson. "I sent [Slash] the … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH To Headline North American Tour With Nita Strauss This Fall
Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth WVH will head out on a headlining tour this fall with Nita Strauss to open each show. The tour, which kicks off on November 4th in Milwaukee, will support the brand-new Mammoth WVH album Mammoth II due out on August 4th. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday (July 21st). Head to the official Mammoth WVH … [Read more...]
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen On Meeting Wolfgang Van Halen: ‘It Was A Really Wonderful Moment’
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen recently recounted his first encounter with Wolfgang Van Halen, calling it a wonderful moment. Allen, who was a recent guest on the "Paltrocast" along with recording artist Lauren Monroe, got to meet Wolfgang when Mammoth WVH opened for Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe at three shows in the UK and Ireland. "I was very fortunate to meet Wolfie's … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Says Van Halen-Heavy Setlists To Get Even Heavier (VIDEO)
Sammy Hagar says fans can expect more touring in his future, and the Van Halen-heavy setlists will get even heavier. During an appearance on the YouTube show That Rocks! yesterday (7/12/23), Hagar said he plans on going out on tour next year and continue to pack his setlist with Van Halen songs. "I do plan on going out and touring...I plan on doing even more … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen To Appear In Upcoming ‘Barbie’ Movie Soundtrack
Wolfgang Van Halen's "mammoth guitar sound" will be heard on the upcoming 'Barbie' movie soundtrack. According to a tweet from Wolfgang today (July 10), he lent his guitar skills to the track "I'm Just Ken", written by British producer/songwriter Mark Ronson and sung by Ryan Gosling, who portrays Ken in the film. Joining Wolfgang on guitar is Slash. Both the film and the … [Read more...]