Wolfgang Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen names the 2 classic rock tracks he plays to test any electric guitar

By Matt Owen published 24 November 25

Forget the forbidden riffs and the flashy taps. Wolfgang finds it's better to keep things simple...

Wolfgang Van Halen on what sets his favorite contemporary metal guitar hero apart from his peers

By Phil Weller published 14 November 25

Wolfgang has praised this player's ability to bridge the generational and genre divide

Wolfgang Van Halen on the panic attack he suffered on the way to his Metallica support – and how it inspired his new album

By Jonathan Horsley published 7 November 25

Flying out to Mexico City, Wolfgang felt his body betray him – a terrifying experience that turned out kinda useful when writing The End

When Eddie Van Halen crash-tested one of EVH’s most iconic guitar amps – and risked 5150 Studios in the process

By Matt Owen published 4 November 25

Before Eddie Van Halen could sign off on the EVH 5150 III, he had to make sure it was borderline indestructible

Wolfgang Van Halen reveals the Mammoth guitar solo that was inspired by Smells Like Teen Spirit

By Phil Weller published 30 October 25

The Nirvana classic embodies some soloing advice that Wolfgang once got from his dad, the late, great Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstein Strat is deemed the pinnacle of guitar modding – but Wolfgang Van Halen says it has its limitations

By Phil Weller published 22 October 25

It might be considered a Holy Grail guitar, but Wolfgang says it’s not all that easy to play

Why Eddie Van Halen had to ask Paul Gilbert to give his son a guitar lesson

By Phil Weller published 17 October 25

He was just too virtuosic to show his son the ropes, it seems...

Wolfgang Van Halen stowed his dad’s most legendary guitar in his car as a precaution during the LA wildfires

By Phil Weller published 2 October 25

Wolfgang was recording his latest record as the wildfires threatened 5150 Studios, but all he could focus on was keeping his dad’s most prized gear safe

Wolfgang Van Halen explains the variations in EVH’s trademark technique – and shows you how to play them

By Phil Weller published 18 September 25

The multi-instrumentalist delivered a Mammoth tapping masterclass as he demonstrated how to play one of his new singles, The End