In a recent HardDrive Radio interview on YouTube, the multi-talented Wolfgang Van Halen delved into his musical journey and the lessons he’s picked up along the way as a singer.
Since forming Mammoth WVH, Wolfgang has been steadily rising to prominence in the music industry. As the release of the band’s new album, ‘Mammoth II,’ draws near, anticipation is at an all-time high.
His unique sound, which struck a chord with fans and drew inspiration from his own extensive experience as well as his father’s legacy, will be prominent in this album too. Still, there will apparently be some differences from the band’s first album as they have gained more experience along the way.
The musician was recently asked what he has done to make good music and protect his voice along the way. Upon this question, Wolf shared that he has tried ‘not to raise his voice too much off-stage’ and explained that this was one of the valuable lessons he has learned that have helped him improve as a singer since the band’s debut album.
Furthermore, the rocker explained that the first album and subsequent tours helped him explore his capacity as a singer. The lesson he learned along the way and practiced in everyday life ultimately helped him ‘come into his own as a vocalist’ and actually sound like a singer in the second record, as he believes that he sounded like somebody ‘trying to be a singer‘ in the first one.
In his own words, Wolfgang explained:
“I think the only thing I do to not shred my throat is I try not to raise my voice too much off-stage. I kind of keep it for the stage. That’s really all I’ve found. I think just doing it just strengthens the muscle. Really, other than that, I think that’s all that I really carried with me through the tour into recording because I certainly – I think I sound more like a singer on this album rather than somebody trying to be a singer on the first one. You know, I’m proud of what I pulled off from the first album, but this one, I think, really came into my own as a vocalist.”
Mammoth WVH frontman’s open and honest discussion during the interview highlighted his dedication to his craft and his passion for continuous improvement. From the band’s first album to the forthcoming ‘Mammoth II,’ the progression in Wolfgang’s vocal abilities reflects his unwavering commitment to evolving as an artist.
