Wolf (band)

Wolf
Wolf at Harley Rock Riders in India in 2012
Wolf at Harley Rock Riders in India in 2012
Background information
OriginÖrebro, Sweden
GenresHeavy metal, speed metal, power metal
Years active1995–present
LabelsNo Fashion
Century Media (Europe)
Prosthetic Records (North America)
MembersNiklas Stålvind
Simon Johansson
Pontus Egberg
Johan Koleberg
Past membersHenrik Johansson
Johan Bülow
Daniel Bergkvist
Mikael Goding
Tobias Kellgren
Johannes Losbäck
Websitewolf.nu

Wolf is a Swedish heavy metal band from Örebro, not identical to the band Wolf from the United Kingdom. Formed in 1995, the band has since released nine studio albums and toured with Saxon, Evile, Tankard and more recently, Trivium.[1]

History[edit]

Formed in 1995,[2] the band has since released eight studio albums[2] and have toured with renowned heavy metal bands Saxon,[3] Evile[4] and more recently, Trivium.[5] In support of their seventh studio album Devil Seed,[6] released in August 2014, they toured the UK with Primitai[7] in early February 2015. Wolf once again teamed up with Primitai in 2019[8] to tour the UK before the release of their eighth studio album Feeding The Machine (2020).[9][10]

On 22 December 2021 the band revealed the title and artwork for their ninth studio album, Shadowland, which was subsequently released on 1 April 2022.[11]

Members[edit]

Current members[edit]

  • Niklas Stålvind – vocals, guitar, bagpipes (1995–present)
  • Simon Johansson – guitar (2011–present)
  • Pontus Egberg – bass (2019–present)
  • Johan Koleberg – drums (2019–present)

Former members[edit]

  • Henrik Y Johansson – guitar (1999–2000; died 2006)
  • Johan Bülow – guitar (2000–2002)
  • Daniel Bergkvist – drums (1995–2005)
  • Mikael Goding – bass (1995–2007)
  • Tobias Kellgren – drums (2005–2008)
  • Johannes Losbäck – guitar, backing vocals (2002–2011)
  • Anders G Modd – bass (2007–2019)
  • Richard A Holmgren – drums (2008–2019)

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Other releases[edit]

Wolf UK tour 2009
  • Demo I [Demo] (1995)
  • Demo II [Demo] (1996)
  • Demo 98 [Demo] (1998)
  • In The Shadow of Steel [Single] (1999)
  • The Howling Scares Me to Death [Single] (1999)
  • Moonlight [CD, EP] (2001)[19]
  • A World Bewitched [CD, Single, Promo] (2002)[19]
  • Nightstalker [7", Single] (2002)[19]
  • Wolf's Blood [CD, Single] (2004)[19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wolf at Harley Rock Riders Season 3 in Bangalore, Withjim.com
  2. ^ a b "Wolf (3)". Discogs. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  3. ^ "08/14/2009: Bloodstock Open Air 2009 @ Catton Hall | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  4. ^ "10/24/2012: Wolf / EVILE / Septic Fatality @ Corporation | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. ^ "08/07/2015: Bloodstock Open Air 2015 @ Catton Hall | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Wolf: Devil Seed". Tour advertisement. Kerrang!. No. 1551. 17 January 2015. p. 37.
  7. ^ "Wolf @ Underworld". Bandsintown. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  8. ^ "PRIMITAI to support Wolf on UK tour & SEVEN SISTERS announce more festival appearances". R o c k 'N' L o a d. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Century Media Records – Wolf". www.centurymedia.com. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  10. ^ a b newsteam (30 September 2019). "Wolf To Release New Album "Feeding The Machine", in 2020, Announces New Members". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  11. ^ "WOLF To Release Shadowland Album In April; Artwork Revealed". Bravewords. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Wolf (3) – Wolf". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  13. ^ "Wolf (3) – Black Wings". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  14. ^ "Wolf (3) – Evil Star". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  15. ^ "Wolf (3) – The Black Flame". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  16. ^ "Wolf (3) – Ravenous". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  17. ^ "Wolf (3) – Legions Of Bastards". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  18. ^ "Wolf (3) – Devil Seed". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  19. ^ a b c d "Wolf (3)". Discogs. Retrieved 13 October 2019.

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