Mammoth WVH returned to Columbus, Ohio at Kemba LIVE! for a stacked night of rock and roll alongside Myles Kennedy and Return to Dust. Wolf Van Halen hit the stage with the full band in tow, ripping through tracks from his new album The End and sprinkling in a few fan favorites from previous albums.
One of the standout moments for me? Wolf stepping right up to the edge of the stage, effortlessly tapping while giving the crowd this smug but playful little smirk—basically saying, “You hearing this? This is the Van Halen-level shred you wanted… just done my way.” I couldn’t help but laugh and think, “hell yeah!”
And then there was “Distance.” His new arrangement starts soft and bare, just Wolf alone in the spotlight, before the band crashes in and the whole room swells with emotion. Paired with video clips of him and his dad Eddie Van Halen through the year, it hit hard. The crescendo didn’t just build the song—it brought tears straight to my eyes.
Earlier in the evening, Return to Dust set the tone with a killer opening set. Their sound brings fresh life to modern grunge, and I honestly can’t recommend them enough.
As always, Myles Kennedy delivered a phenomenal performance. He ripped through his setlist with effortless power, radiating pure joy the entire time. Watching an artist who looks genuinely happy to be onstage is all I could ever ask for.
Catch the end of The End tour for 2025 PLUS check out new 2026 dates! Find tickets here.
