Exclusively Van Halen: Wolfgang Kept Frankenstein Safe During LA Wildfires. #vanhalen 10/2/25 episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 17 MIN

Exclusively Van Halen: Wolfgang Kept Frankenstein Safe During LA Wildfires. #vanhalen 10/2/25

from The Johnny Beane Podcast · host Johnny Beane

🔥🎸 “Frankenstein, my wife, and we’re good.” Wolfgang Van Halen revealed that during the devastating LA wildfires, he kept his father Eddie Van Halen’s most legendary guitar — the iconic Frankenstein — in the backseat of his car for three weeks, ready to roll if evacuation orders came down. The Mammoth WVH frontman told Premier Guitar that protecting the priceless piece of rock history became his top priority while chaos unfolded around Los Angeles. Entire neighborhoods were threatened, musicians scrambled to save gear, and for Wolfgang, the stakes couldn’t have been higher — 5150 Studios and his dad’s irreplaceable legacy were in the fire’s path. ⚡ “I thought, I’ll have Frankenstein and my wife, and we’re good,” Wolfgang shared. “We had a U-Haul packed with everything else we felt was worth saving. Luckily, it didn’t come to that — but it was a traumatizing time we’re still working through.” That experience directly fueled the anxious, apocalyptic energy behind Mammoth WVH’s new album The End, dropping October 24. Wolf says this record finds him stepping out with a rawer, unfiltered guitar vibe: 👉 “On the first album I was really reserved. Now, I’m worrying less about what people think. The rough edges are there, and that’s how I wanted it — like you’re in the studio with me.” After years of pressure, expectations, and being compared to his father, Wolfgang is making it clear: this is his voice, his guitar, his music. 🚨 The End is out October 24 — pre-order now and hear Wolfgang Van Halen like you’ve never heard him before. If you’re a Van Halen fan, this is the spot you wanna be—don’t miss out! Hit that subscribe button for more episodes of Exclusively Van Halen: The Van Halen Show on YouTube and podcast. 🔔🔥 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member — Ride With the Crew! 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 🎯 Gear Pick of the Week: 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 ⚡🚀 Power up the stream! Type: !tip | !s | !merch | !sub | !thumbs while we are LIVE! 🎶🤘 #WolfgangVanHalen #EVH #VanHalen #FrankensteinGuitar #exclusivelyvanhalen #johnnybeaneTV #MammothWVH #TheEnd #NewAlbum #GuitarLegends #RockMusic #HardRock #GuitarCommunity #eddievanhalen

🔥🎸 “Frankenstein, my wife, and we’re good.” Wolfgang Van Halen revealed that during the devastating LA wildfires, he kept his father Eddie Van Halen’s most legendary guitar — the iconic Frankenstein — in the backseat of his car for three weeks, ready to roll if evacuation orders came down. The Mammoth WVH frontman told Premier Guitar that protecting the priceless piece of rock history became his top priority while chaos unfolded around Los Angeles. Entire neighborhoods were threatened, musicians scrambled to save gear, and for Wolfgang, the stakes couldn’t have been higher — 5150 Studios and his dad’s irreplaceable legacy were in the fire’s path. ⚡ “I thought, I’ll have Frankenstein and my wife, and we’re good,” Wolfgang shared. “We had a U-Haul packed with everything else we felt was worth saving. Luckily, it didn’t come to that — but it was a traumatizing time we’re still working through.” That experience directly fueled the anxious, apocalyptic energy behind Mammoth WVH’s new album The End, dropping October 24. Wolf says this record finds him stepping out with a rawer, unfiltered guitar vibe: 👉 “On the first album I was really reserved. Now, I’m worrying less about what people think. The rough edges are there, and that’s how I wanted it — like you’re in the studio with me.” After years of pressure, expectations, and being compared to his father, Wolfgang is making it clear: this is his voice, his guitar, his music. 🚨 The End is out October 24 — pre-order now and hear Wolfgang Van Halen like you’ve never heard him before. If you’re a Van Halen fan, this is the spot you wanna be—don’t miss out! Hit that subscribe button for more episodes of Exclusively Van Halen: The Van Halen Show on YouTube and podcast. 🔔🔥 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member — Ride With the Crew! 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 🎯 Gear Pick of the Week: 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 ⚡🚀 Power up the stream! Type: !tip | !s | !merch | !sub | !thumbs while we are LIVE! 🎶🤘 #WolfgangVanHalen #EVH #VanHalen #FrankensteinGuitar #exclusivelyvanhalen #johnnybeaneTV #MammothWVH #TheEnd #NewAlbum #GuitarLegends #RockMusic #HardRock #GuitarCommunity #eddievanhalen

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