The debut Mammoth WVH album opened to “mammoth” digital download numbers after its release Friday.
On the same day the album dropped Wolfgang Van Halen posted the good news to fans on his Twitter page:
Number one in all genres on @iTunes.
— Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) June 12, 2021
Thank you ?#MammothWVH pic.twitter.com/wCj6zoBrUz
The album’s success also received praise and congrats from Wolfgang’s peers on Twitter.
Nancy Wilson (Heart): “Love love love your new album! Super fresh and super RAWK! Way to go!”
Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society): “CONGRATS FATHER WOLF!!! KEEP CRUSHING IT!!!”
Morgan Rose (Sevendust): “Love you buddy. So proud of you!!”
Mark Tremonti (Tremonti, Creed, Alter Bridge): “Congrats brother man, so happy for you! Let’s hit the road together soon :)”
Below are a few more famous fans of ‘Mammoth WVH’ who posted:
Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo):
Congrats to my friend @WolfVanHalen on the release of his new album @MammothWVH Thoroughly enjoying it! One of those albums where every track is a winner: great songwriting, great production, great playing & vocals…will likely be the soundtrack to Summer 2021! Congrats Bro ?? pic.twitter.com/Z7rRrEyHiG
— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) June 13, 2021
Vernon Reid (Living Colour):
@WolfVanHalen unlike many multi-instrumentalists has a distinct personality on each instrument. He sounds like a BAND. A really good one too
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) June 12, 2021
You’re living your Truth. Doing The Work. As your OWN man. Thank you ?? for ensuring the Van Halen name will be synonymous with musical integrity & excellence for generations to come (no pressure ???) https://t.co/GVRmcjZgvk
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) June 13, 2021
Early opinions of the album from music critics have also been positive. Below are links to some of those reviews:
Ultimate Classic Rock: “Mammoth WVH, ‘Mammoth WVH’: Album Review“
Louder: “Mammoth WFH: Mammoth WFH album review“
RIFF Magazine: “Review: Does Wolfgang Van Halen’s ‘Mammoth WVH’ live up to lofty expectations?“
Bravewords: “MAMMOTH WVH – Mammoth WVH“