Mammoth WVH is the brainchild of Wolfgang Van Halen, son of the legendary Eddie Van Halen. While that last name was established as rock royalty before Wolfgang was ever born, the 33-year-old has made a name for himself as a talented musician in his own right. He started playing bass with Van Halen in 2006 — as a 15-year-old — and has also worked with other notable acts like Tremonti and Clint Lowery.
The songwriter, vocalist and guitar prodigy admits to working tirelessly on the material that eventually became his debut album. Much like Dave Grohl in the early days of Foo Fighters, Wolfgang played every instrument and sang every note, ensuring nothing was lost in translation in his efforts to make a lasting first impression. When Mammoth WVH’s self-titled debut album dropped in 2021, it received widespread critical acclaim and featured hit singles like “Distance,” “Don’t Back Down” and “Epiphany” while debuting at number one on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart.
Mammoth WVH’s style is a blend between Foo Fighters’ heavy riffs, Queens of the Stone Age’s stoner rock vibes with a hint of classic Van Halen flair. It’s safe to say that dad would clearly be proud of what Wolfgang has become.
“The name Mammoth is really special to me.” said Wolfgang. “Not only was it the name of Van Halen before it became Van Halen, but my father was also the lead singer. Ever since my dad told me this, I always thought that when I grew up, I’d call my own band Mammoth, because I loved the name so much. I’m so thankful that my father was able to listen to, and enjoy the music I made. Nothing made me happier than seeing how proud he was that I was continuing the family legacy.”
