Van Halen is an international hard rock band formed in the early-1970s, originally called Mammoth (before being called Van Halen, one of the band`s ideas for a name was Rat Salade). The band`s first studio album, "Van Halen", released in 1978 is widely regarded as a milestone in rock music. With this first release, the band, featuring David Lee Roth on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, and Dutch-born Edward Van Halen on guitars (and also keyboards later) and brother Alex Van Halen on drums, established itself as a leader in the emerging and commercially successful U.
On the first anniversary of the loss of Eddie Van Halen, co-founder, guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nancy Wilson of Heart releases an alternate take of her stirring tribute song to the beloved Van Halen guitarist. “4 Edward With Love” is a newly recorded extended version of her heartfelt tribute to… Read more »
As Mammoth WVH continues to create new career milestones for Wolfgang Van Halen, another achievement is reached as the latest single “Don’t Back Down” reaches #1 on the Active Rock charts. The song has been gaining momentum since it impacted radio in April and the week of September 6th sees it grab the top spot on both the… Read more »
The day has finally come as the self-titled debut by Mammoth WVH is now available worldwide via EX1 Records/ Explorer1 Music Group. The record – from its creative mastermind Wolfgang Van Halen – showcases the incredible musicianship and songwriting of Wolfgang as he plays every instrument and sings every vocal on the record. Fans have been able… Read more »
With less than 4 weeks remaining until the global release of the self-titled debut, Mammoth WVH is releasing the sixth song from the album. The song “Mammoth” is now available via all digital service providers today and fans that pre-order the record digitally will get an instant download of the song along with the previously released “Distance,”… Read more »
Mr. Bungle have released “Loss of Control”, a Van Halen cover that the band debuted during their Halloween 2020 streaming special, “The Night They Came Home” (June 11, Ipecac Recordings). The single is available now, while a live performance video of the song was unveiled earlier today via Guitar World (https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mr-bungle-loss-of-control). “Mr. Bungle tried to… Read more »
As the world continues to mourn the loss of guitar icon Eddie Van Halen, Steel Panther has decided to pay tribute to the legend the best way they know how – by going back to their cover band beginnings. The band has recorded their interpretation of the seminal tunes “Beautiful Girls” and “D.O.A.” from the classic album Van… Read more »
On the heels of the television performance debuts of the first single “Distance” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and NBC News TODAY, Mammoth WVH have achieved another career milestone. The band created by Wolfgang Van Halen find themselves at #1 on the MediaBase and BDS Active Rock Radio Charts. The song hit #1 on BDS last week making this the second… Read more »
In a time where the live music industry seems to be a distant memory, we are all daydreaming about the day that we will finally experience a concert again. Vivid imagery is playing in our minds as we relive some of our best memories and think of our favorite musicians. But what if you had… Read more »
Van Halen hit the road on July 5th and shows no signs of slowing down! Saturday night Van Halen played on the hallowed grounds of Glen Helen Regional Park at the San Manuel Amphitheater. Thirty-two years ago Van Halen headlined the biggest hard rock and heavy metal show of that era, the famous US Festival,… Read more »
