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Wolfgang Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen is an American musician, singer, and songwriter born in 1991.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Wolfgang William Van Halen (born March 16, 1991) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the former bassist of the rock band Van Halen and as the founder and frontman of the solo project Mammoth WVH (later shortened to Mammoth).

Early life and family

Wolfgang William Van Halen was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1991. He is the son of Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli and the nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen.

Van Halen

He became Van Halen's bassist in 2006, replacing Michael Anthony. He later recorded with the band on A Different Kind of Truth and performed with them until the band's final years following Eddie Van Halen's death in 2020.

Mammoth WVH / Mammoth

After Van Halen ended, he launched Mammoth WVH as a solo project in which he wrote and performed the music himself. The project issued its self-titled debut album in 2021 and Mammoth II in 2023.

Musical style and instruments

Van Halen is identified with hard rock and related rock and metal styles. He is credited as a multi-instrumentalist, with sources listing vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards.

Key facts

  • Joined Van Halen as bassist in 2006
  • Performed on Van Halen's final studio album, A Different Kind of Truth (2012)
  • Founded the solo project Mammoth WVH, later shortened to Mammoth
  • Released debut album Mammoth WVH in 2021 and Mammoth II in 2023
  • Performs most or all instruments and vocals on much of his solo work
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Canadian context

Wolfgang Van Halen has relevance to Canadian readers through his work in internationally known rock music and touring, but the supplied sources do not indicate a specific Canadian connection.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Wolfgang Van Halen?
He is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known for playing bass in Van Halen and leading the solo project Mammoth WVH.
Who are his parents?
His parents are Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli.
When was he born?
He was born on March 16, 1991, in Santa Monica, California.
What band was he in before his solo project?
He was the bassist for Van Halen, joining the band in 2006.
What is Mammoth WVH?
Mammoth WVH was his solo music project name; it later became Mammoth. He performs much of the instrumentation and vocals himself.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Van_Halen
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, debut album, and general biography.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Van_Halen
    Supports: Van Halen membership, family relationships, and Mammoth solo project details.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen
    Supports: Van Halen band history and the final studio album A Different Kind of Truth.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3641098/
    Supports: Birth date and marriage information.
  5. Loudwire — https://loudwire.com/wolfgang-van-halen-shares-what-van-halen-taught-about-being-in-band/
    Supports: He joined Van Halen in 2006, played bass on A Different Kind of Truth, and later released Mammoth WVH material.