October 2025, With the release of Mammoth WVH’s third studio album, The End, Wolfgang Van Halen has stepped fully into his own as one of rock’s most complete modern artists, a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and frontman whose creative confidence now matches his towering musical pedigree.
A SONIC STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Where his 2021 debut introduced the world to his solo vision and 2023’s Mammoth II refined it, The End arrives as the bold, emotional, and unapologetically heavy culmination of everything Wolfgang has been building toward.
Self-produced once again at his 5150 Studios in California, the album pulses with thunderous riffs, melodic hooks, and lyrics that balance introspection with defiance. It’s a record that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant, a testament to an artist determined to carve his own identity while honoring his lineage.
“This record represents closure in a lot of ways,” Wolfgang explains. “Not just the end of a chapter, but the realization that moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting where you came from.”
POWER, PRECISION, AND EMOTION
From the explosive opener “Burn It Down” to the anthemic lead single “Running in Circles,” The End showcases Wolfgang’s ability to merge modern rock muscle with classic sensibility. His soaring vocals and intricate musicianship drive each track — with him once again handling all instruments and vocals in the studio.
Other standouts include:
- “The End” a cathartic closer built around a slow-burning riff and cinematic production that swells into a towering finale.
- “Let Go” balancing aggression and vulnerability, this track captures the emotional push and pull that has defined Wolfgang’s lyrical evolution.
- “Stay Alive” a raw, arena-ready anthem about perseverance and identity.
- “Shadowplay” an intricate, progressive-leaning track that nods subtly to Van Halen’s experimental spirit while pushing into new sonic territory.
A ONE-MAN BAND, STILL GROWING
Wolfgang continues to play every note on the record himself, drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, and vocals, a feat that has become part of the Mammoth identity. Yet despite the “solo” nature of his process, the music feels expansive and alive, capturing the energy of a full band in flight.
Live, Mammoth WVH’s touring lineup, featuring Frank Sidoris, Ronnie Ficarro, Jon Jourdan, and Garrett Whitlock, has evolved into one of modern rock’s most respected units, translating Wolfgang’s layered recordings into stadium-shaking performances.
THE SOUND OF A NEW GENERATION
With The End, Wolfgang isn’t just carrying the Van Halen torch, he’s reshaping it. There are flashes of his father Eddie’s fearless inventiveness in the solos and tone choices, but the songwriting is all his own: grounded in emotion, drenched in melody, and built to last.
Critics are already calling The End his most mature and confident work to date, a record that channels grief, growth, and hope into a cohesive, explosive statement.
“It’s not about proving anything anymore,” Wolfgang says. “It’s about expression. This is who I am now.”
TRACKLIST (Standard Edition)
- Burn It Down
- Running in Circles
- Stay Alive
- Let Go
- Fade Away
- Shadowplay
- The End
A LEGACY REDEFINED
With The End, Wolfgang Van Halen has fully come of age. What began as a personal project in the shadow of greatness has become one of the most vital voices in contemporary rock, one that bridges eras while fearlessly moving forward.
It may be called The End, but for Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth WVH, it feels more like the beginning of something truly powerful.
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