WVH on WTF. Wolfgang stopped by the WTF with Marc Maron podcast recently to talk about his relationship with his dad Edward, Van Halen, Mammoth WVH, and more! From the WTF with Mark Maron podcast: For Wolfgang Van Halen, learning the drums, guitar, and bass came easier than learning to deal with the trolling and resentment he faced for being the son of Eddie Van Halen. … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Joins Mr. Bungle For Van Halen’s ‘Loss Of Control’
Wolfgang Van Halen joined Mr. Bungle on stage yesterday (June 22) to perform a cover of Van Halen's "Loss Of Control". Below are a few videos taken of the performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium where both Mammoth WVH and Mr. Bungle appeared as part of the lineup of bands. Mr. Bungle features singer Mike Patton (Faithe No … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Shares Van Halen Road Tales & More On Trunk Nation
If Michael Anthony ever writes a book, he's got plenty of tales of debauchery on the road with Van Halen to tell. "I'll tell ya right now, boy, I could have a couple of chapters on just the trashing [of hotels] and all that stuff that we used to do when we first came out," Anthony said during a recent appearance on Trunk Nation. "My forte was fire extinguishers. Just kinda … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Found Closure After Reuniting With Wolfgang Van Halen
While Michael Anthony never had the chance to reconcile with Edward Van Halen, he says he was able to get closure after his recent reunion with Wolfgang Van Halen. "Eddie and I never had a chance to really settle any differences that we had in the past," said Anthony during a recent appearance on the Sally Steele Rocks! Show (video above). "But at the end of 2023 here (in … [Read more...]
Heartwrenching & Heartwarming: The Wolfgang Van Halen ‘Behind The Music’ Is A Must Watch
The "Behind The Music" episode on Wolfgang Van Halen has arrived. Both heartwrenching and heartwarming, it's an emotional roller coaster ride you can't take your eyes off of. The 96-minute-plus episode debuted on Paramount+ Thursday (May 2nd), just a few weeks after the promo trailer promised to deliver a raw, honest, and candid look at the life of Wolfgang Van Halen and the … [Read more...]
Docuseries To Spotlight Wolfgang Van Halen
Paramount+ announced this week that the groundbreaking docuseries Behind The Music will premiere exclusively on the service next month. Among the new episodes will spotlight Wolfgang Van Halen. Behind The Music will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, May 1 and in the UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Brings Out Father’s Frankenstein Guitar On Podcast
Wolfgang Van Halen recently showcased his father's famous Frankenstein guitar. He joined Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett on his podcast “Shred with Shifty”. During the interview, Wolfgang brought out Edward's famous red, black, and white guitar when discussing its history. From Shred with Shifty: The well-known heir of rock royalty breaks down his own takes on his … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Wolfgang Van Halen!
Edward Van Halen lit the fire in the group that bears his name. Now his son is blazing his own trail as a solo artist. This is the story of Wolfgang Van Halen. Wolfie at just one hour old, held by Alex Van Halen Born March 16th, 1991, named after the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang William Van Halen is the son of Eddie … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Already Planning Third Mammoth WVH Album
Expect to hear a third Mammoth WVH album in the future, it's just a matter of when Wolfgang Van Halen can find the time during a hectic touring schedule. Wolfgang recently told Ultimate Classic Rock's Matt Wardlaw he's in the early process of coming up with the music for a follow up to 2023's Mammoth II and it won't hit shelves until the second half of 2025 at the … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & Mammoth WVH To Perform At MusiCares Event
Sammy Hagar and Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth WVH have signed on to help celebrate the Recording Academy's 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year, Jon Bon Jovi. The 33rd annual MusiCares Person of the Year gala, hosted by Jim Gaffigan, will take place Friday (February 2nd). Hagar and Wolfgang will join a long list of performers including Bon Jovi, Train's Pat Monahan, Australian … [Read more...]
Watch Mammoth WVH Perform On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Just in case you missed it! Here's Mammoth WVH performing "I'm Alright" on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show last night (Wednesday). Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth WVH are about to hit the road once again as they continue to support Wolfgang's sophomore Mammoth WVH album Mammoth II. They kick off the tour in St. Louis, MO on February 21st. More info at the official Mammoth WVH … [Read more...]
Wolfgang: Reunion With Michael Anthony ‘Long Overdue’
Twenty years was too long. So said Wolfgang Van Halen of his recent reunion with Michael Anthony. The last time Wolfgang and Anthony spoke dates back to 2004 during the Van Halen reunion tour with Sammy Hagar. That all changed on December 8th when Wolfgang and Anthony met up after a Mammoth WVH show in Las Vegas. Here is what Wolfgang had to say about the moment during a … [Read more...]