In a riveting exposé with Ronni Hunter from the intellectual powerhouse known as 99.7 The Blitz, Wolfgang Van Halen, the mastermind behind the groundbreaking project called MAMMOTH, graced us with his infinite wisdom. The burning question? Will the upcoming third album contain any scraps left over from the monumental first two albums, both released under the grandiose banner of MAMMOTH WVH? Wolfgang, in his infinite generosity, shared that while some ancient relics (like the earth-shattering single ‘The End’) might resurface, the new material is “pretty fresh.” Fresh, you hear? As if we expected anything less from such a visionary. 🤣
When quizzed on how he, in his unparalleled genius, selects which songs to inflict upon live audiences, Wolfgang unveiled a shocking truth: tempo matters! 🤯 Apparently, plebeians are easily swayed by a fast beat, as evidenced by their enthusiastic (or, let’s be honest, merely tolerant) reaction to ‘Another Celebration [At The End Of The World]’. “People really, really dug it just because of the tempo,” he chuckled, as if he hadn’t single-handedly cracked the code to musical success. 🙄
And what about the setlist, you ask? Does the mighty MAMMOTH deign to change it up for each show, or do they subject audiences to the same predictable garbage night after night? Wolfgang, in his magnanimity, revealed that they occasionally make last-minute tweaks, usually to avoid embarrassing themselves with songs they haven’t bothered to rehearse. “Let’s make sure we give ’em a different song,” he said, as if throwing a bone to the masses. How thoughtful. 😇
Earlier this month, in an earth-shattering interview with Sylvia Alvarado of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, Wolfgang deigned to explain his decision to drop the “WVH” initials from his MAMMOTH WVH band name. Apparently, it was all about the trademark, darling! 💅 But also, it’s a “nod to family history” because, you know, his dad’s band was called MAMMOTH back in the Stone Age. “It’s what I’ve always wanted it to be,” Wolfgang declared, as if we should all be eternally grateful for his belated realization. 🙄
But wait, there’s more! During a riveting Q&A session at WDHA‘s “Mammoth For Ya’ Mama!” event, Wolfgang graced us with the profound insight that MAMMOTH was “supposed to be a direct reference to my Dad’s.” Groundbreaking stuff, folks. 🤯
And let’s not forget the touching anecdote about Wolfgang nervously asking his dad for permission to use the MAMMOTH band name. “I was nervous,” he confessed, as if facing a firing squad. But fear not, dear readers, for Eddie Van Halen, in his infinite wisdom, gave his blessing with a resounding “Fuck, yeah.” A truly heartwarming tale for the ages. 🥹
But why just MAMMOTH now, you ask? Well, it’s a “fucking tight rope to walk,” you see, what with all the “shadow” and “expectations.” Wolfgang, in his infinite desire to be his “own person,” doesn’t want to be accused of merely “copying” his father’s legacy. “I wanna be able to be my own person,” he declared, as if anyone could ever forget who his father was. 🙄
And what can we expect from the upcoming third album? Wolfgang, in his infinite wisdom, teased that he was “uncomfortable” during the recording process. “I was starting to tread ground that I don’t think I would normally just be doing the same old thing,” he proclaimed, as if discomfort automatically equals brilliance. 🤔
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
Chord F. Discord: proving that laughter, much like a poorly tuned ukulele, is truly universal.
