Wolfgang Van Halen, leader of the rock band Mammoth,House of Blues, November 4, 2025
Review & Photos by Javier Vicencio
Mammoth stormed into the House of Blues in Dallas on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as part
of The End Tour, delivering a night of pure, hard-hitting rock. The show featured special
guests Myles Kennedy and Return to Dust, and drew a mixed-age crowd ready for riffs,
melody, and muscle.
Guitarist Frank Sidoris, guitarist Jonathan Jourdan, bassist Ronnie Ficarro and drummer Garrett Whitlock, touring musicians of Wolfgang Van Halen’s rock band Mammoth,Opening the night were Return to Dust, a young American rock band carrying the torch of
Seattle’s ‘90s alternative sound. Frontman Matty Bielawski (vocals, guitar), Graham
Stanush (bass), Sebastian Gonzalez (guitar), and London Hudson (drums) ripped through much of their catalog, channeling the ghosts of Ten, Superunknown, and Dirt. Songs like “Black Road,” “Shine,” “Face Down,” “Live Like This,” and “Belly Up” brought a wave of nostalgia for the era when Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Soundgarden ruled the airwaves. The Alice in Chains influence was unmistakable — heavy, melodic, and brooding.
Drummer Garrett Whitlock, touring musician and Wolfgang Van Halen, leader of the rock band Mammoth,Next up was Myles Kennedy, the acclaimed vocalist and guitarist known for his work with Alter
Bridge and with Slash and the Conspirators. His solo set reminded everyone why he’s one of modern rock’s most respected voices. Blending blues, hard rock, and heartfelt lyricism, Kennedy
performed “The Art of Letting Go,” “Nothing More to Gain,” “Miss You When You’re Gone,”
and “Behind the Veil.” Each track came with its own visual and emotional backdrop, and the
crowd responded with loud approval — Kennedy was clearly a fan favorite.
Then came Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth, and the energy in the room shot through the roof. Backed by Frank Sidoris and Jonathan Jourdan on guitars and backing vocals, Ronnie Ficarro on bass, and Garrett Whitlock on drums, Wolfgang led the charge with confidence, precision, and undeniable star power. His command of both vocals and guitar carried his father’slegacy forward — not by imitation, but by evolution.
Guitarist Frank Sidoris, guitarist Jonathan Jourdan, bassist Ronnie Ficarro and drummer Garrett Whitlock,The setlist pulled from both of Mammoth’s albums, including “One of a Kind,” “Another
Celebration at the End of the World,” “The Spell,” “Epiphany,” “Same Old Song,” “Like a
Pastime,” “Distance,” “Mammoth,” “Resolve,” and “Don’t Back Down,” closing with the fitting
“The End.”
It was a tight, high-energy performance — proof that Mammoth’s studio excellence translates
flawlessly to the stage. The only drawback was the lighting, which too often left the band’s faces
in shadow. Still, that didn’t stop the audience from connecting with the music.
With a powerful mix of precision and passion, Mammoth showed that Wolfgang Van Halen has
carved his own identity — and it rocks just as hard as the name he carries.
Myles Kennedy
Tim Tournier, bassist for Myles Kennedy, 
Return to Dust
Vocalist Matty Bielawski, bassist Graham Stanush, guitarist Sebastian Gonzalez and drummer London Hudson, 
Vocalist / guitarist Matty Bielawski,
