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...]
The Most Streamed Van Halen Deep Cuts On Spotify
Credit: Neil Zlozower When it came to writing hit singles, Van Halen could definitely deliver. But, as Van Halen fans know well, there was much more to this band than just the singles. A recent article by Loudwire listed the most streamed deep cuts on Spotify by 50 rock bands as of July 9th. To clarify, "deep cuts" means songs not released as singles, did not chart on … [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...]
‘Star Fleet Project’ Reissue Released With Alex Van Halen’s Blessing
Credit: Neil Zlozower Brian May says he wouldn't have released the upcoming Star Fleet Project reissue featuring Eddie Van Halen without Alex Van Halen's support. In a new interview with Cleveland.com, May said he thought about releasing the newly expanded and remastered box set shortly after Eddie's passing in October 2020 but decided the time … [Read more...]