Wolf
Formed: 1995
From:
Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Wolf News
Below is our complete Wolf 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.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Wolf To Film Video For "Voodoo"
Swedish heavy metal band Wolf will be filming a music video for the song, "Voodoo." The song will be featured on Wolf's forthcoming new album, "Ravenous" which will be released on February 23rd. The video will be filmed with director Owe Lingwall and will be shot in Umeå, a university town in Västerbotten.
Wolf Announces "Ravenous" Release Date
Swedish heavy metal bad Wolf has announced that they will be releasing their brand new studio album, "Ravenous" on February 23rd. The album was produced by Roy Z who has previously worked with Judas Priest, Helloween, Halford, Bruce Dickinson and others.
Comments the band: “Ravenous will grab you by the throat and it will not let go until you succumb. Our time is NOW and we’re taking each and everyone with us. We can't wait to tour for this album and unleash the new songs upon the metal community!”
Wolf Posts New Studio Blog Online
Swedish metallers Wolf has posted the following studio blog online:
"Driving 4 hours to Örebro to record is no prob as long as you have plenty of coffea, Ballerina kex and cruise control. I was very excited to put down my leads for Ravenous since i thought i'd done good pre-work. And i did! YEAH! Sure, it's hard work and you get frustrated at points BUT if you get a 'feel' for it it doesn't matter how many takes you do. In the end, it sounds awesome and i hope the rest off the guys do to. I'm laying down my backround vocals aswell as additional vocals.
"We actually had to move from Studio Seven up to Niklas Vipers place since construction was going on and the builders was moving closer to the studio. Right now we're locked in at Viper's place to finnish off the record. Me, Viper, Roy Z and Viper's wife, Malin, who's constantly handing us beers and coffea aswell as rubbing our backs when we're tired. More...
Wolf Posts New Studio Report Online
Swedish heavy metallers Wolf has posted the following recording update online:
"Richard Raptor is done drumming. Well, not for good, just for the album offcourse. He packed up his gear late last night and is now heading off to Thailand for a welldeserved break (on the expense of our record company of course). Not only did he bash out 12 songs, he actually did 13. Not bad for a 25 year old drummer with 3 arms.
"Our producer wizard is staying the night to work his magic with the tracks Raptor laid down so that'll be a hard nights work for him. Well, thats why we pay him the big bucs. Let's just hope that the ghost in the cellar don't get him! More...
Wolf Drummer Posts Studio Report
Wolf drummer, Raptor, has posted the following studio report online:
"2008 - I play drums! - What day is it? - Candy please candy somebody????
"It already feels like we have know each other for a long time and it felt good right from the start to be part of a band that just doing what they do best and always ready to take it to the next level.
"We connected like brothers instantly and started working towards the same goals and here we are 6 months later, four more or less sane persons in the middle of the Wolf circus we call normal doing what we do best….in your face metal….
"We are now recording 12 new songs together with producer Roy Z (a man that knows he’s metal) and are easy to work with and have a lot of humour. More...
Century Media Celebrates 20th Anniversary
2008 has become an extremely exciting year in the history of Century Media Records, one of the world's most respected independent homes for heavy music, as the label is celebrating its 20th anniversary!
The company's Anniversary year started off with an extremely successful, first-ever yard sale/party at the Century Media office in Dortmund (Germany) in June, where several hundred guests partied out on exclusive live shows by Angel Dust and Turisas. A video with impressions from the event can be seen at this location. A photo gallery for this event can be viewed here.
To further celebrate this anniversary Century Media Records will release the very special 2CD compilation "Covering 20 Years Of Extremes" on September 15th in Europe and on October 14th in North America. The various artists covers-release includes 32 mostly exclusive recordings and will be available in stores for the price of one CD. Sticking to the "keep it in the family" slogan, CM approached their artists about covering songs from other acts within the label's repertoire and the response from the musicians was overwhelming.
Some choices were obvious and homages to the bands that influenced them, others were inspired picks. This combination ended up leading to a heavily entertaining and truly special final result across all sub-genres of heavy music.
Here is the tracklisting: More...
Wolf Announces New Drummer
Wolf have revealed that former Apostasy/ Haterush drummer, Richard "Raptor" Holmgren is the bands new drummer. Check out a video introduction below.
The band are currently working on their new album with details soon to follow. More...
Wolf Post Cover of Mercyful Fate Classic Online
Swedish metallers WOLF have issued the following update:
"As many of you know, and many of you DON'T know, WOLF did a cover of MERCYFUL FATE's 'A Dangerous Meeting' on the 2002 release 'Black Wings'. We thought we'd share that with those off you that missed out, so we 'gave' the song to the WOLF UK MySpace site. We're fans of metal, good metal that is, and there's no doubt about the impact MERCYFUL FATE have had on WOLF, so we did a cover of 'em to show our appreciation. Getting the (devilish) blessing from several MERCYFUL FATE members for that version made us believe in metal even more!"
Check out the song at their Myspace page.
Wolf Begin Writing New Material
Swedish thrashers WOLF have issued the following update:
"Writing for the new album is well on the way and we’re wrapping up the final things for a summer recording. We’ll give you more details as things move along.
On February 22-24, we’ll be recording a cover tune in Toyas Studio Seven Sweden/Örebro for a special release by Century Media records and the song we’ve taken on might not be the most obvious choice for a workingclass heavy metal band like Wolf, but rest assured, we're very excited and very proud to get a chance to record this song. Which one it is – we cannot reveal at the time, but we will do so soon.
As many off you’ve seen when watching us onstage lately is that Tobias “Hammershark” Kellgren is not with us anymore. It was a mutual decision taken way back in august that Hammershark was to leave due to lack of time to tour and personal issues, and we can’t let that hold us back. But as you might have noticed, we haven’t exactly been sitting around doing nothing. Nop, we’ve borrowed IN SOLITUDE drummer Uno “Piranha” Bruniosson as live/session drummer for shows and upcoming February recording. We will wait with announcing a permanent drummer so we’re not making any speedy decisions to jeopardize Wolf's or Uno’s future carriers. We’re hard at work, harder than ever, and we goddamn love it! The wolf is loose and was last seen heading your way."
Wolf Post 2007 Wrap Up
Sweden's WOLF have issued the following 2007 year-end update:
"Where's the power gone? Thanx 2007!
We wanna thank each and every one of you that picked up our album, came to the shows, got yourself a t-shirt, said 'hi' and gave us beer, hanged out, played with us or simply just supported heavy metal for a great 2007. We WILL make some noise in 2008, be sure of that!
Here's the list to sum it all up:
Best on stage move: Anders Tornado's striptease at Bloodstock Festival (thank God (?) for YouTube)
Most stupid: Johannes Axeman when talking to Vinnie Appice and taking pictures with him at Bang Your Head Fest and not remembering any of it… Damn that free beer…
Most crazy stories told: Breakfast with GRIM REAPER at the hotel… Funny 'shit'.
Worst catering: Two bags of crisps and a bottle of water…for 2 bands somewhere in the UK.
Best onstage comment: Niklas Viper going, 'Someone told us that we're too metal for our own good. We say, you can NEVER be too metal for your own good!'
2nd runner up: Johannes Axeman at Bloodstock said, 'Where's the power gone? Hell, we don't need power, we're a HEAVY metal band.'
3rd runner up: Tobias Hammershark said, 'It's a lose/lose situation.'
The 'what the hell' moment: Spotting the HUGE signing queue at Bloodstock Fest. Good fun. Thanx to all of you.
Most prepared: All of us on the tour bus watching Braveheart before the gigs in Scotland.
Most rocking moment: The show at Sweden Rock Fest - 60 minutes of New Wave of Swedish / British Heavy Metal…in Sweden…
Tallest: Jensen of THE HAUNTED.
Longest wait: 9 hours at Heathrow to catch the flight home after The Cursed Earth tour.
Funniest: Setting our bass player's arse on fire at Bang Your Head Fest.
Coolest chicks: GIRLSCHOOL. Hell, they rock!
Worst moment: Having to cancel Hard Rock Hell Fest after putting down hours of work to make it happen. Damn canceling!
Coolest fan: Joxxe."
Wolf Writing For New Album
Swedish metallers WOLF have issued the following update:
"We are now in writing mode for the next album. We've come up with some killer tunes that will sure carry the name WOLF with pride. It's too early to reveal any details but we're excited to have started writing and trying out stuff at rehearsals. We're aiming on a summer recording session and details will follow soon.
"We've been having a great 2007 with great tours and awesome festival gigs. We've met a lotta friends (fans) and made a lotta new ones that we hope to run into in the future."
WOLF recently announced the addition of bassist Anders "Tornado" Modd to the group's ranks.
The band's latest album, "The Black Flame", was recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. The follow-up to 2004's "Evil Star" is the first album to feature new drummer Tobias R Kellgren and longtime session/live guitarist Johannes Losbäck alongside founding members Niklas Stålvind (vocals, lead guitar) and bassist Mikael Goding (who has since left the band).
Wolf Update Tour Schedule
Sweden's WOLF have updated their live schedule to include the following dates:
November
23 - Uppsala, Sweden at Thrashfest (Headline)
December
27 - Motala, Sweden at Bryggeriet Rock 'N Roll Bar
January
25 - Gothenburg, Sweden at Belsepub
As previously reported, Wolf now have a US-based MySpace fan site up and running. Check it out at this location.
New Wolf Fan Myspace Set Up
Sweden's WOLF now have a US-based MySpace fan site up and running. Check it out at www.myspace.com/wolfusafansite.
As previously reported, Wolf is confirmed as co-headliner for the Uppsala Thrashfest which takes place in Uppsala, Sweden, at Ungdomens Hus on the November 23rd. Other acts on the bill include: F.K.Ü., MARTIN MISSY AND THE PROTECTORS, TRIBULATION, MISTER GREEN, CORRUPT, DR. LIVING DEAD, IMMACULATE, IN SOLITUDE, PYROTOXIC, HEADED FOR DISASTER, UNDERGÅNG, DEGIAL, DIVIDER, DEFORMED, ELIMINATION, WASTER.
Wolf Guitarist To Host Total Rock Weekly Update
Starting this Sunday (October 28), WOLF guitarist Johannes Axeman Losbäck will host a regular weekly update, "Wolf's Howling", on the "Breakfast At Talita's" show on TotalRock.com.
"Wolf's Howling" will air at 10:50 a.m. (UK time) and will include updates about the happenings in the world of WOLF as well as Losbäck's views on rock and metal across the world.
WOLF recently announced the addition of bassist Anders "Tornado" Modd to the group's ranks.
The band's latest album, "The Black Flame", was recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. The follow-up to 2004's "Evil Star" is the first album to feature new drummer Tobias R Kellgren and longtime session/live guitarist Johannes Losbäck alongside founding members Niklas Stålvind (vocals, lead guitar) and bassist Mikael Goding (who has since left the band).
Wolf Announce New Bassist
Swedish metallers WOLF have announced the addition of bassist Anders "Tornado" Modd to the group's ranks.
Commented Johannes Axeman Losbäck: "Anders was the first and only choice for WOLF, since he's such a professional and talented bassplayer, and we're happy that he wanted to be a part of the metal madness that is WOLF."
WOLF was recently forced to cancel its appearance at the UK's Hard Rock Hell festival due to "reasons beyond our control." The band added, "We really tried to get everything to work but it just didn't go our way. We hope we can return to the UK soon and give our best show yet and make some new friends as well as thrashing with the ones we know."
Wolf Cancel Hard Rock Hell Performance
Sweden's WOLF have issued the following update:
"We're absolutely gutted to announce that we have to cancel our appearance at Hard Rock Hell festival/UK this November.
We've worked our asses of to make it work and we were looking forward to hooking up with our UK friends again, but we have to back out.
The reason(s) for this is beyond our control and we really tried to get everything to work but it just didn't go our way.
We hope we can return to the UK soon and give our best show yet and make some new friends as well as thrashing with the ones we know.
Again; we're sorry to have let some off you down but we just couldn't make it work this time. Please go see GRAND MAGUS and GIRLSCHOOL and get drunk with them.
In Metal Forever..."
Wolf To Release Latest Album On Vinyl This Month
According to Prosthetic Records, WOLF's latest album The Black Flame will be issued on black vinyl on October 15th. It is limited to 500 copies and will come with an exclusive signed poster.
Wolf To Do UK Signing Session
The following message has been posted by Wolf's official Myspace:
Well, gouls & goblins, we're off tomorrow (thursday) morning to catch our flights to the UK. Axeman & Hammershark are landing early tomorrow to get the (headbangers)ball rolling while Viper and new bassplayer Tornado arrives later.
We're sooooooooo looking forward to hooking up with our uk fans once more and get sloshed in the land of the greats like; Saxon, Deep purple, Grim Reaper, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Onslaught ...the list goes on & on.
On Friday we play Bloodstock fest and also schedueld a "meet & greet" at 18.00 (subject to change) So be there to say hi and cheers cause we're there to see YOU as much as you're there for us. This is also the first gig for Anders Tornado Modd on bass, so be sure to give him a warm welcome to the UK.
Saturday we're off to Dudley to play JB's with our mates in Firewind. Be there for more heavy metal madness.
Gotta go - our flying V's needs us!!!
// WOLF
Diamond Head Confirmed For Hard Rock Hell
UK NWOBHM legends DIAMOND HEAD are the latest act confirmed for Britain's Hard Rock Hell - The Winter Ball festival which is taking place from November 9th - 11th at Butlins in Minehead, UK (Somerset).
The festival billing is as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, AMENTI, BEYOND THE GRAVE, CHTHONIC, CRADLE OF FILTH, CRUCIFIED BARBARA, DIAMOND HEAD, FASTWAY, FINNTROLL, GIRLSCHOOL, GMT, GRAND MAGUS, LAUREN HARRIS, MCQUEEN, MY DYING BRIDE, RAVEN, SAXON, TESLA, THE 69 EYES, TIAMAT, TWISTED SISTER, UFO, VIXEN, WOLF, ZERO CIPHER.
Tad Morose Bassist Joins Wolf
The following statement has been issued via Wolf's official myspace:
"Well, now the final gig with Mikael "Tormentor" Goding is done and we're very proud to say that he pounded his bass like the metalmonster he is at Headbangers open air festival! Thanx to Tormentor for all the years of dedication, songwriting, partying etc...etc...It's been a blast.
The predator in us have been hunting for a replacement and we're proud to announce that Anders "Tornado" Modd will be helping us out as live bassist for now. You all know Anders for his outstanding work in Tad Morose and he is truly a great musician & metalfan. Rehearsals have been going great and we're ready to slay the uk once more in August on Bloodstock fest & additional gigs.
By the way; We wanted Phil from Municipal Waste, but he's already playing in a kick-ass band.
All howls breaking loose - see you on the road//
The WOLF's"