Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Part Ways with Drummer Garrett Whitlock
Mammoth, Wolfgang Van Halen’s band, have amicably parted ways with touring drummer Garrett Whitlock. Nathan Bulla, known for playing with Intervals and Protest the Hero, will take over for the continuation of the band’s tour, beginning in Chile on 31 October.
Whitlock had been Mammoth’s touring drummer since 2021; in the studio, Van Halen plays every instrument and sings. The touring line-up now includes Van Halen, guitarists Frank Sidoris and Jonathan Jourdan, bassist Ronnie Ficarro and Bulla. Upcoming dates include two shows supporting Iron Maiden in Chile, a UK and European tour through mid-December, and Canadian and US shows in 2027.
In short
- Nathan Bulla replaces Garrett Whitlock on Mammoth’s tour.
- Whitlock had played with the band since 2021.
- Mammoth have UK and European dates planned from November.
Explained simply
Mammoth is the rock band led by Wolfgang Van Halen, a singer and multi-instrumentalist whose father was guitarist Eddie Van Halen. In the studio, Wolfgang performs all the instruments as well as the vocals, while a group of musicians plays with him on tour.
Garrett Whitlock had played drums on the road with Mammoth since 2021. Nathan Bulla, who has also played with the bands Intervals and Protest the Hero, is joining the touring group.
The change concerns Mammoth’s live line-up, as the band continues touring in South America, the UK, Europe and North America. Touring musicians help bring the studio recordings to audiences, while the band’s schedule connects Mammoth with fans in several countries.
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