Bush Rocks Hard Rock Live In Hollywood, Florida With Mammoth Opening

All images by Larry Marano

Photo By Larry Marano

By Erin Lee

Mammoth and Bush brought their massive rock show to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Tuesday, May 12th.

This was my first time seeing Mammoth live, and I was absolutely floored by what can only be described as an avalanche of sound coming from the stage. Wolfgang Van Halen is a talented singer and player, and his touring band consists of seasoned players like Frank Sidoris and Garrett Whitlock fleshing out the sound.

New songs “Spell” and “Happy” from 2025’s The End were standout tracks, along with “Epiphany” from 2021’s self-titled album. 

What is most impressive is how seamlessly Wolf blends genres: sometimes even within the same song.

Blues, grunge, hard rock, and 80s style shred all find their place in the mix behind his warm, passionate vocal delivery.

Mammoth’s sound evokes emotion that is equal parts nostalgia and futuristic. 

I hope they continue to see success, because their sound is so fresh and draws the listener in.

Headliner Bush took the stage next, giving us two songs from 1994’s Sixteen Stone back to back. “Machinehead” and “Testosterone” resonated with the crowd over three decades later, and the lyrical content is decidedly more relevant than ever. 

Lead singer Gavin Rossdale darted across the stage, ping-ponging back and forth. Engaging the crowd with an infectious energy, Rossdale exudes an easy charm we fans have loved for decades.

He zeroed in on individual people in the crowd, waving and grinning at them. 

These small moments of connection were present throughout the evening, with Rossdale thanking the audience for their participation. He intimated the band feeds off of that energy, and they  appreciate the exchange.

The nineteen song set spanned the band’s discography, featuring early work as well as their latest album, 2025’s I Beat Loneliness. 

Guitarist Chris Traynor and bassist Corey Britz each contributed to the landscape of sound, with drummer Nik Hughes keeping it smooth and steady behind the drum kit.

Toward the end of the set, Rossdale ventured into the venue while performing “Flowers On a Grave.”

He never stopped singing as he walked up and across the entire venue, hugging and high-fiving fans before making his way back down through the pit and back on stage.

Rounding out the set with a beautifully stripped down version of “Swallowed” 

pulled the audience in close to experience the magic together. 

Bush sounds more amazing than ever, and their live show is not to be missed! 

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