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Wolfgang Van Halen dusts off the Frankenstein and Eddie’s original Marshall amp rig on epic new Mammoth WVH single
By Matt Owen published
Take a Bow showcases some stunning solo work – two-hand tapping included – performed with the setup Eddie Van Halen used on the earliest Van Halen records

Wolfgang Van Halen doubles down on his backing track stance: “You should be able to play your s**t”
By Matt Owen published
The Mammoth WVH frontman thinks bands shouldn't over-rely on backing tracks during live shows, but says certain exceptions can be made

Wolfgang Van Halen used Eddie's Frankenstein through his original Marshall amp rig on one track from the forthcoming Mammoth WVH album
By Matt Owen published
“It's kind of crazy – there are certain notes where it's like, ‘Wow, that sounds like Van Halen I,’” the Mammoth WVH leader said

Wolfgang Van Halen toys with polyrhythms on anthemic new Mammoth WVH track, Like a Pastime
By Jackson Maxwell published
The song, Van Halen says, has "a completely different vibe than anything on the first Mammoth WVH album"

From swirling Hendrixian arpeggios to fresh solos from one of John Frusciante's favorite modern-day players: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Parker published
Celebrate spring's arrival with life-giving guitar goodness from Wolfgang Van Halen, Nita Strauss, Sylosis, Ayron Jones, Ida Mae and Marcus King, Hannah Jadagu, Body Type, Cory Hanson and more

Wolfgang Van Halen flexes his tapping chops on new Mammoth WVH single, Another Celebration at the End of the World
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The big-riffing, big-soloing track is our first taste of WVH’s second album – which is arriving sooner than you think

Wolfgang Van Halen plans to use a number of Eddie's "notable guitars" for his solos on the new Mammoth WVH album
By Jackson Maxwell published
Though much of the band's sophomore effort was recorded with his still in-development signature guitar, the EVH SA-126, Wolfgang plans on digging into his father's guitar vault for its leads

Wolfgang Van Halen to begin recording sophomore Mammoth WVH album today
By Sam Roche published
The multi-instrumentalist also paid tribute to his late father, guitar icon Eddie Van Halen, in a new Instagram post

Wolfgang Van Halen announces deluxe edition of debut Mammoth WVH album, reveals imminent plans to begin recording a followup
By Sam Roche published
Listen to Talk & Walk – a track previously only available on the Japanese version on the album – and get ready for two never-before heard cuts arriving November 11
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