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Alpha Wolf (band)

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Alpha Wolf
OriginBurnie, Tasmania, Australia
Genres
Years active2013–present[5]
Labels
Members
  • Sabian Lynch
  • Scottie Simpson
  • Mitch Fogarty
  • John Arnold
  • Lochie Keogh
Past members
  • Hayden Dargavel
  • Lloyd Hornidge
  • Aidan Ellaz
  • Jackson Arnold

Alpha Wolf are an Australian metalcore band originally from Burnie, Tasmania and currently located in Melbourne, Victoria. Bassist and founding vocalist John Arnold stated that "the name Alpha Wolf came from the movie The Grey". Their debut album Mono was released in July 2017 and peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Biography

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2013–2016: Formation and Origin

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The band formed in 2013[5] and released their debut EP Origin on 9 June 2014.[6] The EP was preceded by three singles.

2017–2018: Mono and line-up change

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In July 2017, the band's 2017 released its debut studio album titled, Mono. This is short for monochromatic, which means, "involving or producing visual images in a single color or in varying tones of a single color".[7] This title and its association tease the lyrical content which deals strongly in themes of trauma and depression.[8]

On 9 February 2018, MusicFeeds reported lead vocalist Aidan Ellaz was ejected from the band due to allegations of sexual assault. These charges were struck out due no evidence being presented on 6 January 2022.[9] Ellaz left the band for personal reasons.

In June 2018, Lochie Keogh and Mitch Fogarty were announced as new members.[10]

2019–2023: Fault and A Quiet Place to Die

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In April 2019, the band released Fault EP, with guitarist Sabian Lynch saying "Fault is our way of opening up, and doing our best to show that it's okay to mess up, it's okay to fail, it's okay make mistakes, as long as we can find ways grow from it. We always want to be honest with our song writing and these songs showcase a realisation within ourselves, thus creating the best music we've ever been a part of."[11]

The band's second studio album, A Quiet Place to Die was released on 25 September 2020.

The band released the EP, Shh, on 31 March 2023.[12]

2024: Half Living Things

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In January 2024, the band released a single, "Sucks 2 Suck", which features Ice-T.[13] The song is the second single from the band's third studio album Half Living Things.

Members

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Current members

  • Sabian Lynch – rhythm guitar (2013–present), lead guitar (2013–2015)
  • John Arnold – bass, backing vocals (2016–present), lead vocals (2013–2016)
  • Scottie Simpson – lead guitar (2016–present), bass (2015–2016)
  • Mitch Fogarty – drums (2018–present)
  • Lochie Keogh – lead vocals (2018–present)

Former members

  • Hayden Dargavel – bass (2013–2015)
  • Jackson Arnold – drums (2013–2017)
  • Lloyd Hornidge – lead guitar (2015–2016)
  • Aidan Ellaz – lead vocals (2016–2018)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
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Mono 29
A Quiet Place to Die
  • Released: 25 September 2020
  • Label: Greyscale (GSRCD038), Sharptone
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
 6
Half Living Things
  • Released: 5 April 2024[15]
  • Label: Greyscale (GSRCD087)
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
 19
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Extended plays

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Title Details
Origin
  • Released: 9 June 2014[6]
  • Label: Alpha Wolf (ALP002)
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Fault
  • Released: 19 April 2019[17][11]
  • Label: Greyscale Records (GSRCD014)
  • Format: CD, LP, streaming
The Lost & the Longing
  • Released: 15 August 2022
  • Label: Greyscale Records, SharpTone Records
  • Format: Music download
  • Notes: Split EP with Holding Absence
Shh
  • Released: 31 March 2023
  • Label: Greyscale Records, SharpTone Records
  • Format: Music download

Singles

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Year Title Album
2014 "Death Bringer"[18] Origin
"I Am; Horror"[19]
2015 "Dark Soul"[20] non album single
2016 "Blkrchrds"[21]
"Nail Biter"[22]
2017 "#104"[23] Mono
"Ward of the State"[24]
"Golden Fate; Water Break"[25]
2018 "Black Mamba"[26] non album single
"No Name"[27] Fault
2019 "Sub-Zero"[28]
2020 "Akudama"[29] A Quiet Place to Die
"Creep"[30]
"Bleed 4 You"[31]
"Restricted (R18+)"[32]
2021 "Bleed 4 You" (Lo-Fi Remix; with Mik) Shh
2022 "Aching Longing" (with Holding Absence) The Lost & the Longing
"Hotel Underground"
2023 "60cm of Steel" (Lo-Fi Remix; with Mik) Shh
"Bring Back the Noise" Half Living Things
2024 "Sucks 2 Suck" (featuring Ice T)[15]
"Whenever You're Ready"
"Cannibal" (with RedHook)[33]

Awards

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Fault Best Independent Heavy Album or EP Nominated [34][35]

APRA Awards

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The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 "60cm of Steel" by Alpha Wolf & Holding Absence Most Performed Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Work Nominated [36]

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 A Quiet Place to Die Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album Nominated [37]

References

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  1. ^ "Alpha Wolf Clash With Security At San Francisco Gig After Fan Gets Injured (Updated)". The PRP. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. ^ Singh, Surej (24 January 2024). "Alpha Wolf announce new album, share new collaboration with Ice-T". NME. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  3. ^ Leivers, Dannii (18 May 2021). ""We are riff machines": how Tetrarch are leading nu metal's resurrection". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  4. ^ Sievers, Alex (10 July 2017). "Album Review: Alpha Wolf - 'Mono'". The Music. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Alpha Wolf Bring Back The Noise With Their New Album 'Half Living Things'". Scenestr. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Origin". Alphawolfcvlt.bandcamp.com. 25 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Definition of MONOCHROME". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Mono by Alpha Wolf". Genius. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Court documents relating to Aiden Ellaz assault charges struck out due to no evidence". 6 January 2022.
  10. ^ Mack, Emmy (5 June 2018). "Melbourne's Alpha Wolf Reveal New Members, After Splitting From Their Frontman". musicfeeds.com.au. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  11. ^ a b "ALPHA WOLF Fault EP". JBHiFi. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Alpha Wolf Readying New Lo-Fi EP "Shh", Stream New Version Of "60cm Of Steel"". ThePRP. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  13. ^ "Alpha Wolf reveal new single "Sucks 2 Suck" featuring Ice-T (Body Count)". Lambgoat. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
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  15. ^ a b "LISTEN: Alpha Wolf Recruit Ice-T For Earth-Shaking New Single 'Sucks 2 Suck'". Music Feeds. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  16. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Fault EP (DD)". Apple Music. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
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  19. ^ "Alpha Wolf - I Am; Horror". YouTube. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  20. ^ "Dark Soul - single". Apple Music. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  21. ^ "blkrchrds Alpha Wolf". Bandcamp. 2 April 2016.
  22. ^ "Nail Biter - single". Apple Music. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  23. ^ "#104 - Single by Alpha Wolf". Spotify. 15 March 2017.
  24. ^ "Ward Of The State - Single by Alpha Wolf". Spotify. 21 June 2017.
  25. ^ "Golden Fate; Water Break - Single by Alpha Wolf". Spotify. 10 July 2017.
  26. ^ "Black Mamba - single". Apple Music. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  27. ^ "No Name - single". Apple Music. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  28. ^ "Alpha Wolf - Sub-Zero (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 18 March 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  29. ^ "Alpha Wolf - Akudama (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  30. ^ "Alpha Wolf - Creep (Official Visualizer)". YouTube. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  31. ^ "Alpha Wolf - bleed 4 you (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  32. ^ "bleed 4 you - Single by Alpha Wolf". Spotify. 18 September 2020.
  33. ^ "RedHook And Alpha Wolf Collab For New Track 'Cannibal'". Rock Sound. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  34. ^ "2020 AIR Awards Nominees". scenestr. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  35. ^ "That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations". the industry observer. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  36. ^ "2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more". Mumbrella. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  37. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
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