Wolf
Formed: 1995
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Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
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70k Tons of Metal 2026: A Survivor's Account
This year’s 70,000 Tons of Metal was definitely one for the record books to its loyal faithful, aka "survivors". For the first timers, it was definitely an experience they won’t soon forget.
For those that are new to Metalunderground.com, or by chance stumbled upon this article haphazardly, this incredible music festival takes place every year in February on a full-size passenger cruise ship with 60 bands representing just about every genre in the heavy metal universe.
The constant vibe among “survivors” onboard 70k of Metal!
The festival takes place over five days and the ship has always sailed to a sun-drenched location in the Caribbean such as Mexico, The Bahamas, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. This year’s port was Nassau, Bahamas. This is the 14th rendition of the festival and besides a few obscure incidents, this festival has gone off with nary a hiccup…until now.
Let me preface this by stating that it is 100% fact that 70,000 Tons of Metal cannot control the weather. Andy Piller, the founder and skipper of the festival, is not Zeus. Now that we are clear on this, if you ask the “survivors” what they remember most from this year’s festival, I’m betting most of them will say, it was cold and it was windy.
Even though the weather did indeed suck, the one thing that I can say coming from someone that is a 7 time “survivor,” is that this was the most memorable and the most thrilling time that I’ve ever experienced during all of my 70k of Metal experiences. I loved spending time in Nassau, I loved the bands that played this year and most importantly, I loved that all of us “survivors” were having a blast and soaking up (literally) this year’s wild ride!
Without further ado, I’ll summarize this year’s edition of 70,000 Tons of Metal as best as I am able to.
What stood out most at this year’s festival were the bands that performed. Anthrax was the biggest name on the roster and they just killed it at both of their sets. Their second set on the Pool Stage saw Joey Vera from Armored Saint taking over bass duties from Frank Bello while Frank was accepting a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance honoring the late Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. I have to hand it to Joey Vera though, he was a natural fit with one of thrash metal’s Big Four giants.
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Anthrax with Joey Vera filling in from Armored Saint
Another band I really enjoyed was Kanonenfieber, a German blackened death metal band that garb up in German World War I costumes. It was my first time seeing them live and I was wowed by their stage performance, it definitely had a theatrical feel to it.
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Kanonenfieber on the Pool Deck
Some of my other favorite sets were from Heathen, Satan, Wolf, Groza, Trash Panda, Vader, Hirax and the much-anticipated reformation and return of the Dutch death metal legends, Izegrim.
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Marloes Voskuil of Izegrim More...
70000 Tons of Metal Announces Public Sales
70000 Tons of Metal continues announcing more bands for their 2026 lineup, as well as the public sales date of August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET via 70000tons.com.
70000TONS OF METAL has most recently confirmed the addition of Dragonland, Anthrax, Wolf, In Mourning, Suidakra, Dust Bolt, Ill Disposed, Skyclad, Soilwork, Vader, Soen, and Satan in addition to the other 27 bands announced for the 2026 lineup.
70000TONS OF METAL 2026 will sail from Miami, FL to Nassau, the Bahamas and back from January 29 through February 2, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean's luxury cruise ship Freedom of the Seas. The ship offers round-the-clock entertainment, artist-hosted activities and events, exclusive meet-and-greets, and the unique opportunity for fans to mingle with their metal heroes in a completely immersive environment.
The currently-announced lineup for the 2026 sailing, featuring 39 of the 60 total bands who will deliver amazing performances, is: More...
Wolf Debuts New Music Video
After Wolf released their new album "Shadowland" last week, the heavy metal carriers from Stockholm follow up with their new video for "The Ill-fated Mr. Mordrake." You can check it out below. The song is the third track from the album to receive the music video treatment, following the release of "Dust" and the title track. More...
Wolf Posts "Shadowland" Video Online
Hardly any band like WOLF are such a diamond mine for traditional and excellent heavy metal. With their new title-track single 'Shadowland', a hymn to all metal fans is revealed. Swinging guitars, pounding bass and drums, topped with an incredibly catchy vocal melody that reminds of Ozzy Osbourne's early career.
Their 9th studio effort entitled "Shadowland" will be released through Century Media on April 1st, 2022!
The song can also be streamed on all major streaming platforms from today on. You can check it out below.
Niklas Stalvind (vocals / guitar) says:
"Thank you all for giving ’Dust‘ such a warm welcome! We hope you will like the new song ’Shadowland‘ as well and give it many spins. A bit darker perhaps, and a bit more mysterious, showing another side of our new album. Nevertheless, 100% Wolf metal. Enjoy!" More...
Wolf Releases "Dust" Music Video
Swedish Heavy Metal masters Wolf announced their return with a new studio album entitled "Shadowland" last month! The album is set to be released through Century Media on April 1st, 2022!
It is their 9th studio effort and the follow up to the 2020 release "Feeding The Machine."
Today, the band is pleased to release the video for the album‘s first single "Dust" which can be seen below.
Niklas Stalvind (vocals / guitar) says:
"This is the opening track of our new album ’Shadowland‘. Classic uptempo Wolf metal, heavy and melodic. We hope you enjoy this one, because there's more where that came from. Cheers!" More...
Raven Announces European Tour With Wolf
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal legends Raven has announced a headlining tour across Europe in support of their upcoming album, "Metal City," which will be released through SPV/Steamhammer Records on September 18th. The trio will bring a plethora of guests along with them, including Swedish heavy metal torch bearers Wolf, as well as Crystal Viper, Kill Ritual and Cyber Strike.
The tour dates are as follows:
Thu 04.02 - Stockholm (SWE) Debaser Strand
Fri 05.02 - Linkoping (SWE) The Crypt
Sun 07.02 - Osnabruck (GER) Bastard Club
Mon 08.02 - Dresden (GER) Chemiefabrik
Tue 09.02 - Hamburg (GER) Kulturpalast
Wed 10.02 - Berlin (GER) Lido
Thu 11.02 - Freiburg (GER) Crash
Fri 12.02 - Obertraubling (GER) Airport
Sun 14.02 - Rotterdam (NLD) Baroeg
Mon 15.02 - Winterthur (SUI) Gaswerk
Tue 16.02 - Munich (GER) Backstage
Wed 17.02 - MIlan (ITA) Slaughter Club
Thu 18.02 - Marseille (FRA) Jas Rod
Fri 19.02 - Barcelona (SPA) Bovedo
Sat 20.02 - Bilbao (SPA) Stage Live
Sun 21.02 - Porto (POR) Hard Club
Mon 22.02 - LIboa (POR) RCA CLub
Tue 23.02 - Madrid (SPA) Caracol
Wolf Premieres "Shark Attack" Music Video
Swedish metal act Wolf premiered the music video for the new track "Shark Attack" over at Metal Hammer's website at this location (also in the player below).The song appears on the new album "Devil Seed," which will be released on August 25th in Europe and on September 2nd in North America via Century Media Records.
The track list for "Devil Seed" is:
1. Overture in C Shark
2. Shark Attack
3. Skeleton Woman
4. Surgeons Of Lobotomy
5. My Demon (see lyric video here)
6. I Am Pain
7. Back From The Grave
8. The Dark Passenger
9. River Everlost
10. Frozen
11. Killing Floor
Check out "Shark Attack" here: More...
Wolf Posts Preview Clip For Video "Shark Attack"
Swedish metal act Wolf posted a preview clip for the upcoming new music video "Shark Attack." The song appears on the new album "Devil Seed," which will be released on August 25th in Europe and on September 2nd in North America via Century Media Records.
The track list for "Devil Seed" is:
1. Overture in C Shark
2. Shark Attack
3. Skeleton Woman
4. Surgeons Of Lobotomy
5. My Demon (see lyric video here)
6. I Am Pain
7. Back From The Grave
8. The Dark Passenger
9. River Everlost
10. Frozen
11. Killing Floor
The video will be unleashed on July 29th. Check out the preview here: More...
Wolf Posts New Album Making-Of Clip
Swedish outfit Wolf will release "Devil Seed" on August 25th in Europe and on September 2nd in North America via Century Media Records.
The band has now posted a documentary clip covering the recording of the album, which can be seen below. Wolf also comments:
"People have asked us about the making of the 'Devil Seed' album. Luckily our guitar player Simon Johansson took a camera to the studio and recorded a studio diary so people can see what's going on behind the scenes.
"Citizens of Europe, mark August 25th in your calendars, citizens of North America, mark September 2nd in your calendars because that´s the day this baby is born! Meanwhile we bring you the "Making of 'Devil Seed' - The Studio Diary. What happens when a studio runs out of coffee? Did they really use a xylophone on one of the tracks? What's more useful, a roll of toilet paper or a bass player? The answers to these questions dwell within this epic mini documentary." More...
Wolf Details New Album "Devil Seed"
Sweden's Wolf will return with their seventh studio album entitled "Devil Seed." The album will be released on August 25th in Europe and on September 2nd in North America via Century Media Records.
For the new release, Wolf has teamed up with Jens Bogren (Kreator, Paradise Lost, Opeth) over at Fascination Street Studios and have delivered not only a heavy sounding release but also one chock full of clarity and complexity. The cover artwork was created once again by designer Thomas Holm (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) and can be seen below.
Guitarist Simon Johansson (guitars) commented on the artwork:"Wolf is back and once again we have worked with the amazing Thomas Holm (Mercyful Fate/King Diamond) for the album art. Thomas has a way of catching the feeling of an album and to put colors to our music. This time Niklas Stålvind also contributed to some drawings found in the booklet and the collaboration between the two of them turned out great. Devil Seed starts as an embryo and when you least aspect it you find yourself dancing with the Devil."
The track list for "Devil Seed" is:
1. Overture in C Shark
2. Shark Attack
3. Skeleton Woman
4. Surgeons Of Lobotomy
5. My Demon
6. I Am Pain
7. Back From The Grave
8. The Dark Passenger
9. River Everlost
10. Frozen
11. Killing Floor More...
Wolf Premieres New Lyric Video "My Demon"
Swedish metal act Wolf premiered a lyric video for the new track "My Demon" over at Metal Hammer's website at this location (also in the player below). The song appears on the band's upcoming release "Devil Seed," which drops via Century Media Records on August 25th in Europe and September 2nd in North America.
"Devil Seed" was produced by Jens Bogren (Kreator and Opeth). Guitarist/vocalist/founder Niklas Stålvind commented: "I haven’t been this pleased with the songs on a Wolf album since the release of 'Black Wings.' I really think we have taking our songwriting to the next level on this one and I hope that the metal fans will love it as much as we do."
Check out "My Demon" here: More...
Wolf Announces New Album, Tour
Sweden's pack of heavy metal stalwarts in Wolf return with their seventh studio album entitled "Devil Seed."
This time around, the wolves have teamed up with Jens Bogren (Kreator, Paradise Lost, Opeth) over at Fascination Street Studios, with cover artwork being created once again by designer Thomas Holm (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond).
"I haven't been this pleased with the songs on a Wolf album since the release of Black Wings, which scored 10/10 in Rock Hard magazine," says founding member Niklas Stalvind. "I really think we have taking our songwriting to the next level on this one and I hope that the metal fans will love it as much as we do."
Century Media Records will unleash "Devil Seed" on August 25th in Europe and September 2nd in North America. Then, a short time later, Wolf will take to the streets with a tour of the U.K. with further European dates to be announced soon. More...
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ProgPower USA XIV: Saturday Crazies
Carrying the energy over from ProgPower XIV’s Friday show to Saturday’s show was like a Herculean trial for me, running on a combined total of 6 hours sleep from the last two days. In the quiet of dawn, nobody from ProgPower: Hardcore, the unofficial fitness group, was awake enough to run or work out, but not for lack of effort -- They had put in a good run and hot yoga session earlier in the week. (Only at ProgPower, folks.) Fortunately, each of the seven bands on the second day’s roster brought its game face and gave me and the other concert-goers what we needed to raise our bodies, put our hands in the air, bang our heads, jump (if you really enjoyed Sabaton), and fall in love all over again.
After descending upon Einstein Bagel Co at the end of Peachtree St for breakfast with my group of fellow black-shirted friends, which brought a few funny reactions from the locals, we headed down to The Loft next to Center Stage to see Wolverine’s exclusive all-acoustic set for Gold Badge holders and sponsors only. Having rehearsed well in advance, Wolverine was a well-oiled machine, although the same could not be said for the guitar cables that seemed to be shorting out on them by the dozen. Nevertheless, the show was to be unforgettable. Drawing heavily from “Communication Lost,” perhaps the easiest Wolverine album to translate to an acoustic setting, the show took the form of a sort of “Storytellers” gig.
The typical routine they followed went something like this: Vocalist Stefan Zell or bassist Thomas Jansson would give a background and context to a song, they would play it through, Jansson or keyboardist Per Henriksson would take a passionate but subdued solo, Zell would light up the air with his voice, and the crowd would weep. It’s true -- one attendee brought a box of tissues with her, which the band autographed after the performance, for members of the audience that couldn’t help but resonate with the song. The whole performance gave the impression of a slow burn -- warm and electrifying. A special set, indeed. More...
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ProgPower USA XIV: At A Glance
In its 14th year for 2013, the ProgPower USA Festival is one of the longest-running US festivals, and the longest-running US multi-day festival to feature bands from outside the US.
This year, it has the special distinction of being the US debut show for five bands. Totaling more than a hundred and twenty band performances in its time, it has developed a reputation as a tastemakers’ festival, heightening awareness within the US of foreign bands.
It can be a daunting festival, price- and endurance-wise, but it’s one that should be considered if the genres it derives its name from at all turn your head. Here’s what you can expect from this year’s celebration of the fast and the nerdy down at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia, starting on September 4th. More...
ReinXeed Cancels ProgPower USA Performance
Swedish metal act ReinXeed has cancelled its first U.S. performance, which was scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the ProgPower USA Festival in Atlanta, GA. Festival promoter Glenn Harveston announced that Chicago progressive metal act Divinity Compromised will fill the 2-3pm opening spot for that day.
The band provided the following explanation: "We are very sorry to announce our cancellation of ProgPower USA and all other shows and festivals in 2013. Due to personal private reasons Tommy ReinXeed will not do any more live shows after the "Rock out Wild" festival and for the rest of the year.
"We are all very sorry about this but respect his decision and are looking forward to the upcoming release of the album 'A New World' and new strength and motivation to tour in the future."
The revised lineup for ProgPower USA is as follows:
Thursday, September 5, 2013 (Kickoff Show):
In The Silence - 6:00 to 6:45
Circle II Circle - 7:15 to 8:45
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody - 9:30 to 11:45 More...
ProgPower USA Reveals 2013 Festival Lineup
Just following Epica's performance on the first day of ProgPower USA XIII, festival promoter Glenn Harveston revealed the lineup for ProgPower XIV, held annually at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. For 2013, Saturday's event will be held on Friday, September 6-7, 2013 and will have one less band, but Saturday there will be a triple co-headliner. The roster was revealed as the following:
Friday, Sept. 6, 2012:
Damnation Angels
Myrath
Xandria
Wolverine
Ashes of Ares
Soilwork (co-headliner)
Shadow Gallery (co-headliner)
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2012:
ReinXeed
Heaven's Cry
Wolf
Circus Maximus (co-headliner)
Armored Saint (co-headliner)
Sabaton (co-headliner) More...
Wolf Posts New Music Video Online
Swedish heavy metal outfit Wolf has posted a new music video online for the song, "Skull Crusher." You can check it out below. The video was filmed in Dublin, Republic Of Ireland and the song comes from the group's latest studio album, "Legion Of Bastards."
Niklas Stålvind (vocals and guitars) comments: "We have never had so much fun making a video as we had on this one. Smashing a car into smithereens is something we always wanted to do without cleaning up after us or get in trouble with the police. It was the best exercise/therapy you could ever wish for. I felt like I was 10 kilos lighter in both body and spirit afterwards. We had to work hard to demolish it good. A Volvo is made in Sweden and hard to tear apart - just like this Heavy Metal band. This one is for all the skull crushing metal heads out there - We salute you!" More...
Wolf Posts Bloodstock Survival Video Online
Swedish heavy metal outfit Wolf has posted a video online in which the band share its advise for anyone to this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival. You can check it out below. The event will take place at Catton Hall, Derbyshire, England from August 12th -14th and will be headlined by W.A.S.P., Immortal and Motorhead. More...
Primordial And Xerath Added To Bloodstock 2011
The organisers of Britain's Bloodstock Open Air festival has announced that Irish black metal outfit Primordial and British extreme metal band Xerath have been added to this year's edition of the event. The festival will take place from August 12th-14th in Catton Hall, Derbyshire and will feature this lineup:
Friday:
W.A.S.P. (Headliners)
Devin Townsend Project
Kreator
Coroner
Triptykon
Poisonblack
Wolf
Lawnmower Deth
October File
Byfrost
Arthemis
Saturday:
Immortal (Headliners)
Rhapsody Of Fire
Therion
Grave Digger
Angel Witch
The Rotted
Deadly Circus Fire
Def Con One
Sunday:
Motorhead (Headliners)
Morbid Angel
Amorphis
Nevermore
Hammerfall
Exodus
Tarot
Napalm Death
Primordial
1349
Criminal
Primevil
Power Quest
Survivors Zero
Nemhain
Wolf Posts New Song Online
Sweden's Wolf has launched a brand new track titled "Vicious Companions" from the band's upcoming new album "Legions Of Bastards" online. You can check out the song by heading over to the band's Facebook page The band also commented:
"Metal heads worldwide - enjoy the opening track of 'Legions of Bastards!' The perfect track for beer drinking and head banging, although maybe not at the same time. On April 29 we also have a release party in Dortmund (Germany) where we will play some tunes at the renowned metal pub Die Burg, so come out, drink tons of beer with us and behave like legions of bastards! We would also like to thank the awesome guys at Rock Hard Magazine for making 'Legions of Bastards' album of the month!"
The album has the following release dates:
GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / NORWAY: Friday, April 22, 2011
UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, April 25, 2011
NORTH AMERICA / SPAIN / ITALY: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, April 29, 2011