Wolf - Devil Seed

Wolf just posted this on their Facebook page:

"Sweden's pack of Heavy Metal stalwarts, WOLF return with their seventh studio album entitled simply, Devil Seed. This time around, the wolves have 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. With cover artwork being created once again by legendary designer Thomas Holm (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond), all the elements are aligned for this fierce slab of pure Heavy Metal mayhem.

WOLF has been one of the leading bands within the classic Heavy Metal scene since their inception in 1995, and with releases such as Black Wings (2002) and Evil Star (2004), WOLF has helped paved the way for a new generation of bands whom are influenced by the sounds of the legendary Metal bands of the past. Fans will be pleased to hear that WOLF is not only still true to their musical ideal, but deliver a fresh and unique take on the sound that is their unmistakable trademark.

"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 Stålvind. "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 UK with further European dates to be announced soon."

Geez, nothing like jumping the gun a bit, huh? No album till SEPTEMBER?!?   

Ah well, looking forward to it anyway. These guys have been cranking out old-school, traditional heavy metal since before it became popular. They haven't disappointed me yet.

Maybe by then I'll have extra cash to get it.

nice! I have enjoyed their material so far.

They never disappoint,It'll be a must buy for me

I really liked Evil Star, which was fresh sounding before the insane influx of more traditional stlyed bands started coming out.

I haven't really checked out any of the other releases though.

ZombieHavoc wrote:

I really liked Evil Star, which was fresh sounding before the insane influx of more traditional stlyed bands started coming out.

I haven't really checked out any of the other releases though.

They've got about 5 albums out I think. I'm missing their last release, but I'll track it down eventually. If you liked Evil Star, their other stuff is pretty much more of the same, maybe slightly more polished. And I don't mean that in a negative way. They were cranking out decent, traditional heavy metal before it became cool again.

You know what you're getting, but it's good all the same. Like pizza. You know what to expect and the recipe never changes with only slight variations, but it's still delicious and satisfying with a few cold beers.

Their last album - Legion of Bastards - was really good and worth tracking down.

Witchfinder wrote:

Their last album - Legion of Bastards - was really good and worth tracking down.  

Oh yea, no doubt. Only price was a factor for me. I couldn't find a copy for a decent price (ie:under $10).

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Witchfinder wrote:

Their last album - Legion of Bastards - was really good and worth tracking down.  

Oh yea, no doubt. Only price was a factor for me. I couldn't find a copy for a decent price (ie:under $10).

I don't think it ever got an actual domestic release. Everything was a pricey import. I got the LP version which came with the cd and I also have the digipak version. I think I pre-ordered them from century media. I hope we get more affordable versions of the new album.

Lyric video to the new track "Demon Seed" -

  Cool tune !

Heavy!!!! Cant wait for some new wolf.

recently picked up legions of bastards. Cool album.

Swedish metallers WOLF will release their seventh studio album, "Devil Seed", on August 25 in Europe and on September 2 in North America via Century Media.



"Devil Seed" track listing:

01. Overture in C Shark
02. Shark Attack
03. Skeleton Woman
04. Surgeons Of Lobotomy
05. My Demon
06. I Am Pain
07. Back From The Grave
08. The Dark Passenger
09. River Everlost
10. Frozen
11. Killing Floor

Cool cover   

nice! This is a cool cover!

Nice to see they have an American distributor this time around. I still haven't gotten Legions Of Bastards yet.

Here's the video for their new track "Shark Attack."

nice. must buy for sure.

Good tune. Sounds like typical Wolf to me. A positive in my book.

Anyone still playing this one? Although it is a few years old now, i still often revisit it.

It is about time they gave us a new album.

Gilbert wrote:

Anyone still playing this one? Although it is a few years old now, i still often revisit it.

It is about time they gave us a new album.

I have all their albums on my playlist. Great band! They have promised a new album this year.

Olafsto wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

Anyone still playing this one? Although it is a few years old now, i still often revisit it.

It is about time they gave us a new album.

I have all their albums on my playlist. Great band! They have promised a new album this year.  

I was wondering if they were working on new stuff. Thanks for the info!

Still haven't bought this one yet.

Olafsto wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

Anyone still playing this one? Although it is a few years old now, i still often revisit it.

It is about time they gave us a new album.

I have all their albums on my playlist. Great band! They have promised a new album this year.  

Awesome news

Any release date?

Gilbert wrote:

Anyone still playing this one? Although it is a few years old now, i still often revisit it.

It is about time they gave us a new album.

If you're looking for a Wolf fix, have you tried The Doomsday Kingdom? The lead singer from Wolf teamed up with Lief Edling from Candlemass. It's more doomy than the traditional metal that Wolf typically does, but it's plenty metal too.