Mammoth

Mammoth, the rock project led by Wolfgang Van Halen, hits The 1865 in Southampton on 16 June 2026. A songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Wolfgang writes, plays and produces his records from start to finish, giving Mammoth a sharp identity where cutting riffs and melodic choruses play off each other. After a self-titled debut under the name Mammoth WVH and a more assertive second chapter with Mammoth II, he maintains the momentum with a third record, The End, which further broadens the spectrum between heavy power and an ear for the hook.

On stage, Wolfgang surrounds himself with a tight-knit band capable of delivering studio precision while leaving room for live adrenaline. Tracks like 'Distance', 'Don't Back Down' and 'Another Celebration at the End of the World' shape a set that alternates full-on assaults and more introspective respites. An acknowledged heir without heavy nostalgia, he is forging his own path, bolstered by experience gained touring alongside the genre’s giants and by a loyal audience that follows him album after album. At The 1865, the affair is decided at amp level: solid songwriting, straightforward guitars, a clear vocal and a rhythm section that hits where and when it needs to.