Wolfgang Van Halen says he has begun preliminary work on the next MAMMOTH WVH album
Speaking with Topeka rock radio station KDVV/V100, MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen discussed the status of the follow up to the band’s 2023 sophomore release “Mammoth II“, saying (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “December, from the 9th to New Year’s, or to January 4th, that was legit time off. We did nothing, and it was the best. But then starting this year, the month of January, I was kind of working on some preliminary sort of ‘Mammoth III’, looking in that direction of the next album. [It’s still] super early, but just kind of preparing my mental capacity for writing for the future.”
Wolfgang was also asked if he will have more time to work on the next MAMMOTH WVH record, to which he replied: “Yes, I could always use a bit more time. Not how the first one — the first album, I did it over three years, but the second album was only about a month and a half, two months.
“I think we found this cool new structure, depending on how our schedule fills out, do kind of a month here, a month there, and by the end of the year, maybe we get two to three months of work done over the course of time. And, of course, while I’m on the road, I can always be writing demos and stuff and kind of preparing for that. So yeah, we’re definitely trying to squeeze more time out and make it a bit more comfortable than ‘Mammoth II’ was.”
In December of last year, MAMMOTH WVH made waves by announcing headline tour dates for 2024 in support of their highly anticipated second album, “Mammoth II.” The tour’s first leg, scheduled from February 21 to March 10, will feature the return of special guest Nita Strauss, while the second leg, running from May 4 to May 17, will welcome rockers INTERVALS as special guests.
Wolfgang initially said of the tour announcement: “2023 has been an amazing year and 2024 is shaping up to be even busier. To be able to headline more shows with Nita Strauss and then having INTERVALS join us later is so exciting. I am honored that I get to return to that incredible METALLICA stage as well as reunite with Dave Grohl and the guys in the FOO FIGHTERS. I can’t wait to see everyone next year.”
MAMMOTH WVH newly announced 2024 tour dates:
Feb. 21 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag ^
Feb. 23 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman ^
Feb. 24 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee ^
Feb. 27 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre ^
Feb. 28 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall ^
Mar. 01 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s ^
Mar. 02 – Joliet, IL – The Forge ^
Mar. 05 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place ^
Mar. 06 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount ^
Mar. 08 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian Theatre ^
Mar. 09 – Charles Town, WV – The Event Center at Hollywood Casino ^
Mar. 10 – Albany, NY – Empire Live ^
May 04 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center *
May 05 – Portland, ME – Aura *
May 07 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen *
May 08 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa *
May 10 – Cherokee, NC- Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center *
May 12 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live *
May 14 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal *
May 16 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl *
May 17 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom *
“Mammoth II,” released in August 2023 via BMG, comprises 10 tracks and was recorded at the renowned 5150 studio. Produced by Wolfgang‘s close friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette, the album promises to deliver the signature sound that fans have come to love.
MAMMOTH WVH‘s touring lineup includes Wolfgang on guitar and lead vocals, joined by Frank Sidoris (SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS) on guitar, Jon Jourdan on guitar and vocals, Garrett Whitlock (TREMONTI) on drums, and Ronnie Ficarro on bass.
Since the release of their debut album in 2021, MAMMOTH WVH has embarked on an impressive journey, headlining shows across North America and sharing stages with heavyweights like ALTER BRIDGE, GUNS N’ ROSES, and METALLICA.