Wolfgang Van Halen joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11.com to talk about Mammoth III, his powerful new album and the next chapter in his own musical legacy. In this in-depth conversation, Wolf reflects on working again with producer Michael Baskette, balancing life as a one-man studio band, and fronting the powerhouse live lineup that has now played over 350 shows together.
Wolf shares behind-the-scenes stories from the new music video featuring Danny Trejo, Slash, and Myles Kennedy – all directed by Robert Rodriguez – calling it one of the most surreal experiences of his career.
He opens up about his creative process, his evolution as a songwriter, and the conscious decision to create shorter, sharper songs that capture the energy of Mammoth’s live sound.
Paul and Wolfgang also revisit Wolf’s contribution to A Different Kind Of Truth, the final Van Halen album, and how he unearthed and revived songs his father had first written in the 1970s. With five years since Eddie Van Halen’s passing, Wolfgang talks about honouring his father’s legacy and how that influence lives on in every note he plays.
He also reveals his desire to finally bring Mammoth to Australia, hinting that it’s not a matter of if, but when.
Watch the full interview for an intimate look into the life of one of rock’s most gifted multi-instrumentalists, carrying the Van Halen legacy into a bold new era.
