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...]
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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...]
Watch Wolfgang Van Halen Debut New Mammoth WVH Single ‘Take A Bow’ (Featuring EVH-Inspired Solo) Live
Fan footage of Mammoth WVH performing the brand new single "Take A Bow" live for the first time has surfaced, and it's every bit as good as the studio version, most notably Wolfgang Van Halen's guitar solo. In the video above, filmed during Mammoth WVH's June 28th performance in Lisbon, Portugal, Wolfgang performs "Take A Bow" with his forthcoming EVH SA-126 … [Read more...]
What’s Your Personal Van Halen Six-Pack? (VIDEO)
Takin' a six-pack with you to the July 4th backyard party? How about a Van Halen six-pack? During a recent episode of That ROCKS!, hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, and Don Jamieson gave what they think are the six best Van Halen albums. After you watch the guys make their picks, post your top six list in the comments below! … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Going Through Entire Van Halen Catalog, Ready For Tribute If It Happens (VIDEO)
If a Van Halen tribute ever happens, Michael Anthony will be ready. "I'm gonna be ready for anything that might happen," Anthony said during an appearance on THAT Rocks! with Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, and Don Jamieson. "I'm gonna go through all of our albums now. Stuff that I've forgotten, I'm gonna relearn. I'm gonna know everything in the Van … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Opens The Van Halen Gear Vault For Latest Mammoth WVH Single (VIDEO)
Wolfgang Van Halen has tapped into Van Halen history for the brand-new Mammoth WVH single "Take A Bow". An official lyric video for the near-seven-minute track can be viewed above. At the halfway mark is an electrifying solo featuring finger-tapping and phrasing very reminiscent of classic Van Halen. It's a song that will remain near and dear to Wolfgang. "It was the … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen On Recording ‘Mammoth II’, The Theme Of The Album Art & Being A ‘One Take Jake’ (VIDEO)
Wolfgang Van Halen appeared on Arizona's KFMA 102.1 FM to talk about the current Mammoth WVH tour, recording the upcoming Mammoth II album, what's behind the album art, how many times he nailed a recording in just one take, and more. Check it out in the video above! Find all of the upcoming Mammoth WVH tour dates at the official website HERE, and get ready for the release of … [Read more...]