Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the latest single from the band he masterminds, Mammoth (formerly known as Mammoth WVH).
“The End” is an adrenaline-driven rocker that kicks off with a signature lead guitar riff that has become a fan-favorite element in Wolfgang‘s music. The anthemic build of the intro gives way to the driving verse melody with each part carefully created and performed by Van Halen and his returning collaborator, Michael “Elvis” Baskette. The chorus is driven by the unforgettable vocal melody and the message of “Take your hand in mine and watch the end with me.” The song is available via all digital service providers here.
Wolfgang explains: “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.”
To coincide with the single release, Wolfgang and Mammoth have released a music video for “The End,” which is one for the history books and is rarely seen in music videos anymore. Wolfgang teamed up with legendary director Robert Rodriguez to do a modern-day interpretation of Rodriguez‘s 1996 hit film “From Dusk Till Dawn”.
The video tells the story of a rock band that is booked to play a show at a dive bar and given an ominous warning from the club owner portrayed by Danny Trejo. Mammoth decides they know better, and things quickly turn dire for the band before a surprising revelation during the final moments ties the complete video lore from the band together. Friends of Mammoth, including Slash, Myles Kennedy, and Wolfgang’s mother, Valerie Bertinelli, all show up throughout the short film. Horror effects icon Greg Nicotero offered his talents to the video to create zombies, werewolves, and vampires that bring a deadly end to the attendees of the show. Check out the video below.
With a short run of May dates creating excitement for a Mammoth tour, the band has also announced an autumn headline run across the USA. “The End” tour kicks off on October 31 for five weeks. Longtime friend Myles Kennedy will be the special guest. Tickets will be on sale starting May 5 via artist presale and go on sale to the public on Friday, May 9. More information on all tickets and VIP passes, as well as all previously announced 2025 tour dates, can be found here.
U.K. fans will be able to see Wolfgang Van Halen as part of the lineup at Black Sabbath‘s special “Back To The Beginning” final concert on Saturday, July 5, at Birmingham’s Villa Park.
“The End” Tour Fall 2025 Dates:
10/31 – Show information to come soon
11/01 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
11/04 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
11/05 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
11/07 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
11/08 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
11/09 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
11/11 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
11/12 – Show information to come soon
11/14 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
11/15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
11/18 – Cleveland, OH – The Agora
11/19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
11/20 – Columbus, OH – Kemba Live!
11/22 – Onamia, MN – Grand Casino Mille LACS Event Center
11/23 – Green Bay, WI – Epic Event Center
11/25 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory at The District
11/26 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
11/28 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
11/29 – Show information to come soon
12/02 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
12/03 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
12/06 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
12/07 – Show information to come soon
