In The Presence of Wolves
From:
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest In The Presence of Wolves News
Below is our complete In The Presence of Wolves news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
In The Presence Of Wolves Posts Playthrough Video
Experimental prog-rock/metal group In The Presence Of Wolves will release new EP, "Of Two Minds, Stages 1-2: The Ape and The Cage," on June 30th, 2017.
Today, the band gives fans an up-close look at the guitar techniques behind the single "The One Who Fell to Earth" via a brand new playthrough video featuring lead guitarist Chris Capitanio.
"Of Two Minds, Stages 1-2: The Ape and The Cage" is a two-in-one part EP in an eventual multi-release story that explores the five stages of grief. The EP tells the tale of twin brothers, one with paranoid schizophrenia and one without. The sane brother deals with the first two stages of grief as he investigates the reasons behind his twin taking his own life.
1. As We Speak Pt. 1
2. The One Who Fell to Earth
3. White Noise
4. The Ape and the Cage
5. M.U.A. (Manipulation Under Anesthesia) More...
In The Presence Of Wolves Announces New EP
Philadelphia-native group In The Presence Of Wolves rattled the east coast metal scene with 2015 full-length release, "Thalassas," deftly mixing a bevy of classic progressive rock, modern prog-metal, experimental, post-hardcore and jazz influences.
In The Presence Of Wolves further improves upon that addictive sonic blend with upcoming EP, "Of Two Minds, Stages 1-2: The Ape and The Cage," a conceptual offering due out June 30th, 2017.
"Of Two Minds..." is available for pre-order now via Bandcamp and you can take a listen to first single, "The One Who Fell To Earth," in the palyer below.
The release shares ITPOW's personal confrontations with mental illness, emotional struggles, and the five stages of grief. The EP tells the story of twin brothers, one with paranoid schizophrenia and one without. The sane brother deals with the first two stages of grief as he investigates the reasons behind his twin taking his own life.
At the helm on "Of Two Minds..." was producer Kevin Antreassian of Backroom Studios, otherwise recognized as guitarist for kings of metallic chaos, Dillinger Escape Plan. The EP was mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. More...
Wacken Battle Announces Boston & PA Rounds
For over a decade at the world's largest outdoor metal festival Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the world along with winning multiple prizes.
For the first time ever, Wacken Metal Battle USA is coming to America for its inaugural year and will be hosting qualifying rounds in New York City as well as newly added events in Boston and Philadelphia. The national champion of those battles will perform at the 2017 festival taking place from August 3rd - 5th. The first batch of qualifying rounds have been announced for Boston and Philadelphia as follows:
Boston, MA
Round 1 – Tuesday, February 21 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link
Coffin Birth
Skull Hammer
Swarm Of Eyes
1 TBD
Round 2 – Tuesday, March 14 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link
Upheaval
Leather Lung
Birnam Wood
1 TBD
Round 3 – Tuesday, March 21 @ Once Somerville (156 Highland Ave, Somerville, Massachusetts)
Event Link
Pathogenic
Carnivora
Ravage
Goblet More...
In The Presence Of Wolves Announces U.S. Shows
Prog rock / metal hybrid In The Presence Of Wolves released debut full-length album "Thalassas" back in 2014, and after spending time performing locally and writing new music in 2015, the band is please now to bring some energetic live performances to more U.S. audiences.
In The Presence Of Wolves will kick off an upcoming east coast U.S. tour on March 26th in Rockaway, NJ - visiting a total of six cities before closing the tour in Philadelphia, PA on April 2nd. Currently announced dates are as follows:
"The Week Off From Work" U.S. Tour
3/26 - Rockaway, NJ @ Backroom Studios
3/28 - Chesapeake, VA @ Riffhouse Pub
3/29 - TBD
3/30 - Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium
3/31 - Washington, DC @ The Electric Maid
4/2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Hard Rock Cafe More...
In The Presence Of Wolves Posts New Video
New Jersey/Philadelphia progressive rock/metal group In The Presence of Wolves today releases a brand new music video for "Storm In A Red Dress."
Originally imagined with a short film style, director Ryan Beacher was able to shrink down the footage into a four-and-a-half minute music video. The theme of the video relates to the title and concept behind the track – a devilish woman out to cause trouble.
Guitarist/vocalist Chris Capitanio explains, “Tom (our lead actor) goes out for a night on the town, only to come in contact with a devilish woman in a red dress. Unbeknownst to Tom, she drugs him and leads him on a night he will never remember.”
Capitanio adds, “Our original concept was very different from the final product but the one characteristic that stuck around was that we wanted it to be trippy. Tom (the lead actor) actually came up with the idea of wanting to walk around Philly in a kimono while tripping out and the video stemmed entirely from that concept. It was important to us that video wasn't super serious. We take our music very seriously but we don't take ourselves seriously at all. It was a lot of fun to finally explore that part of our personalities and still connect it with our music.” More...