Wolfgang Van Halen says playing his Mammoth WVH songs live on stage keeps him close to his dad. Here is what Wolfgang had to say to Rolling Stone's Jon Blistein in a new article titled "Mammoth WVH, Dirty Honey Ready to Prove the Heart of Rock & Roll Is Still Beating on 2022 Tour": "It's really the only thing I've got anymore, to feel that energy and that closeness … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH Announce Co-Headlining Tour With Dirty Honey
Mammoth WVH will be heading out on a co-headlining North America tour with Dirty Honey beginning in January. The 29-date "Young Guns Tour" will begin in Chicago at the House of Blues on January 21st and wraps up on March 5th in Indio, California. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster with a pre-sale beginning tomorrow (November 4th) with the password YOUNGGUNS. The … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Completes First Mammoth WVH Tour, Thanks Bandmates, Crew & Fans
Forty five shows in the books. The first-ever Mammoth WVH tour was a success and Wolfgang Van Halen has many to thank for it. Wolfgang took to social media yesterday to offer up his appreciation to his bandmates, crew, Guns 'N' Roses, Plush (Mammoth WVH's supporting band) and the fans: "3 months and 45 shows later, the first Mammoth tour is officially complete. Thanks so … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Performs Seated, In Boot Cast After Ankle Sprain
Wolfgang Van Halen is rocking on...while sitting down. The Mammoth WVH front-man performed seated with a boot on his left foot last night (Wednesday, October 21st) at his band's headlining concert in Huntsville, Alabama. The boot is a result of Wolfgang spraining his foot earlier that day while walking off the tour bus. He posted the news to his Twitter page (under the … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar On Wolfgang Van Halen: ‘The Motherf**ker Can Play!’
Sammy Hagar let the expletives fly when expressing his opinion of Wolfgang Van Halen's musical skills. During a recent appearance on the Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcast, Hagar recalled the first time he heard Wolfgang's music. Songs from Wolfgang's eventual debut Mammoth WVH album were sent to him by his father Eddie, who couldn't wait for the rest of the world to … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH’s ‘Don’t Back Down’ #1 At Active Rock Radio
Nearly six months since its release, Mammoth WVH's "Don't Back Down" refuses to go down the charts. In fact, the song has just reached the top of the active rock radio chart. "Don't Back Down", originally released on March 26th, 2021, passed Volbeat's "Wait A Minute My Girl" to take the #1 spot on the chart tracked by Mediabase, the music industry service which monitors … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen On Including Van Halen’s ‘Sunday Afternoon In The Park’ Synth On Mammoth WVH Song ‘Mr. Ed’
Wolfgang Van Halen says he was just waiting for the right moment to insert his dad Eddie's synthesizer into a Mammoth WVH song. That moment arrived with the track "Mr. Ed". Just in case you haven't picked up on it yet, Wolfgang used the original Electro-Harmonix Micro-Synthesizer Eddie used on Van Halen's "Sunday Afternoon In The Park" from Van Halen's 1981 album Fair … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH’s Upcoming Whisky A Go-Go Concert Postponed ‘Out Of An Abundance Of Caution’
Mammoth WVH has postponed its concert previously scheduled for tomorrow night (Wednesday, August 18th) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The gig, which was originally scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday (August 18). The concert has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 12th. Wolfgang Van Halen posted the news earlier today via social … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH Cancels Two Shows After Touring Personnel Member Tests Positive For COVID-19
Mammoth WVH has cancelled two concerts due to a member of the band's touring personnel testing positive for COVID-19. The band was scheduled to open for Guns N' Roses tonight at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana. The next Mammoth WVH show scheduled for Monday night (August 16) at DICK's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado has also been … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Calls Latest Mammoth WVH Headlining Gig ‘Best Show Yet’, Debuts New Song ‘As Long As You’re Not You’ [UPDATED VIDEO]
Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth WVH took advantage of a night off between gigs opening for Guns N’ Roses with a performance at Cleveland’s House of Blues this past weekend. The band premiered three songs (including one brand new track), during what Wolfgang later called the band’s “best show yet”. Saturday night’s show was Mammoth WVH’s third overall headlining gig … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Says Mammoth WVH Is All Live, No Backing Tracks Needed
Wolfgang Van Halen is not a fan of bands who use backing tracks in concert and is making it very clear - Mammoth WVH is one hundred percent live. In a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Wolfgang didn't hold back when asked about bands who allegedly use backing tracks for both vocals and instruments during live shows. "I think it’s a copout to use tracks, unless … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH Plays First Show As Guns N’ Roses Support Act – Video, Photos & Setlist
Mammoth WVH's first stadium gig is in the books! Wolfgang Van Halen and his band performed at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania last night (July 31st). Back in June Wolfgang told Ultimate Classic Rock that the Hersheypark gig reminded him of his first-ever concert as member of Van Halen. That show took place on September 27th, 2007 at Charlotte Bobcats Arena in … [Read more...]