Mammoth has been a band on the rise since day one, and the latest album, The End, proves why success has been inevitable. Wolfgang Van Halen is a Grammy Award-nominated multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, vocalist, and producer, which sets him apart from so many others in the industry. With his own unique style and sound, he has earned a worldwide fanbase.
Starting in 2021 with Mammoth WVH, the album and singles soared to success, reaching #12 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on not one but 3 Billboard charts: Top Rock Album, Top Hard Rock Album, and Top Independent Album. The single “Distance” took flight and earned a Grammy award nomination for “Best Rock Song”.
Mammoth II, which dropped two years later, saw a rise in momentum, debuting at the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Album Sales and placing Mammoth back at #1 on the Top Hard Rock albums. Mammoth headed out on a solo tour but also found themselves alongside acts such as Metallica, Pantera, Foo Fighters, and Creed. The band was also busy with performances on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! and NBC’s TODAY, as well as the 2024 MusicCares “Person of the Year” benefit gala honoring Jon Bon Jovi.
Mammoth also joined Slash, Ryan Gosling, and Mark Ronson at the 2024 Academy Awards, performing “I’m just Ken” from the Barbie Movie. He took the stage with fellow rockers, Chad Smith ( Red Hot Chili Peppers), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), James Keenan (A Perfect Circle, Tool), and producer Andrew Watts for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction of Ozzy Osbourne. To say he was a huge part of the music scene is an understatement.
In late 2024, Wolfgang took a different perspective on how he went about recording music, moving from songwriting to back-to-back in real time. He went to 5150 Studios (Wolfgang’s studio, built by his late father, Eddie Van Halen, in Los Angeles) with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette to start recording new music. Wolfgang deems “back-to-back in real time” a game-changer. We were making demos live, which I’ve never done. It was important to this record.” Wolfgang would often run from one instrument to another to record demos. He is a skilled musician with a variety of instruments, including guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards, as well as his singing and songwriting abilities.
On October 24, 2025, The End will be released on BMG.
The first song off the LP is “One of a Kind.” With a steady drumbeat, bass and guitar introduction, and heavy powerhouse vocals, this song will immediately catch the ears of listeners from its energetic guitar solo to a slower section that bursts into heavy tunes.
The title track off the album, “The End,” starts with a mesmerizing guitar solo. This catchy song features strong vocal harmonies and will have listeners singing and banging their heads to the fast-paced, hard-rock song. This truly is a special song, showcasing Wolfgang’s guitar abilities once again.
“The Spell” has a seventies rock vibe with its captivating guitar, groove bass, and steady drums. Wolfgang’s vocals are tight and precise. There is an underlying guitar solo throughout the song that adds to the depth.
The next song that stands out is a heavy groove tune that will put pep in the listener’s step. “I Really Wanna” is a sexy song with in-your-face lyrics and a sensual guitar solo, making for one great track.
“Happy” is memorable as a great grunge song with a tune that turns from mellow to hard rock. The end of the song even exhibits some distortion from the guitar and vocals.
With a punk vibe intertwined with rock, “Selfish” with its rolling drums, steady bass, and vibrant guitars truly is a song to get into. The song features a bass solo, which is refreshing to hear.
The last song on the album, “All In Good Time”, is a true rock song with an unwavering guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. It is the perfect song to end the LP.
Wolfgang Van Halen is not your average musician. He truly is a genius at his craft and uniquely understands music. The End is a masterpiece featuring pure rock and roll at its finest. Wolfgang has outdone himself. I’m sure more accolades and honors are coming his way with this LP. True rock fans will appreciate what they hear and understand the originality of his music and lyrics.
Mammoth’s new album, The End, arrives on October 24, 2025, via BMG. Order the record at this location.
