Photo by Travis Shinn
Wolfgang Van Halen has enlisted some of film's most celebrated and accomplished veterans to mark his return.
Just ahead of the Mammoth's spring headlining dates and a summer run supporting Seether and Creed for a series of amphitheater and arena dates, Mammoth WVH is back in a big way with the unveiling of "The End".
The monstrous new single showcases the Wolfgang Van Halen's undeniable prowess as a player and songwriter. Huge guitars and walloping solos atop feverish-paced track make for an assertive, wildly entertaining return.
Along with the new track, Wolfgang has recruited Hollywood royalty for the accompanying music video. Working with legendary director Robert Rodriguez, the two collaboratively recreate the 1996 cult classic, From Dusk 'Til Dawn for the new clip. Along with special effects from the iconic Greg Nicotero, the video also features cameos from Danny Trejo, Slash, Myles Kennedy and Valerie Bertinelli in what results in a raucous night and a hellacious performance at The Titty Twister.
“I’ve had the tapping idea on the intro for ‘The End’ since before Mammoth. I was able to fit it into this world. It’s still over-the-top and shreddy, but it’s also melodic and controlled. Overall, I was doing some different things on the record, and I knew this was going to be a big step. Once we finished ‘The End,’ it felt really special to me,” explains Wolfgang Van Halen.
Paired with the release of the new track and music video, Mammoth has confirmed a fall headlining run with The End Tour. The trek begins October 31st in and runs through December 7th. Longtime friend and collaborator Myles Kennedy will be on as support for the entirety of the tour. Pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available starting May 5th, with general on-sale starting May 9th. See below for a complete list of dates and cities.
