JOURNAL ARTICLE

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN.

  • Published In: Metal Hammer, 2025, n. 407. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MILLS, MATT 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Wolfgang Van Halen's journey in the music industry, highlighting his efforts to establish his own identity separate from his famous lineage as the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen. At 34, he has achieved significant milestones, including joining Van Halen as a teenager, launching his hard rock project Mammoth, and opening for Metallica. Wolfgang reflects on the pressures of his name, the impact of his parents' divorce, and his desire to create a legacy, emphasizing the importance of individuality in the face of public perception. His upcoming album, "The End," is set to be released on October 24 via BMG. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Metal Hammer. 2025/12, Issue 407, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0955-1190
  • Accession Number:189195262
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Metal Hammer is the property of Future Publishing Ltd. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.