A Scent Like Wolves
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| Origin | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Website | aslwofficial |
A Scent Like Wolves is an American metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, established in 2010 by founding members Al Boltz and Jeff Brown. They are currently signed to Los Angeles record label We Are Triumphant, a former imprint of Victory Records.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]A Scent Like Wolves originally formed after a high school talent show in early 2010, taking the band name from a line in the movie Ninja Assassin.[4] In November 2011, the artist won a local battle of the bands which led them to play nearby stadium, Santander Arena, with Hollywood Undead, We Came As Romans, amongst other groups.[5] The band initially self-released their debut album And The Story Goes, on June 18, 2013.[6] On November 2, 2013, A Scent Like Wolves performed at 'Reckless Fest II' alongside Asking Alexandria and 18 other bands held at the Lancaster County Convention Center.[7]
On November 11, 2015, the band announced their signing to We Are Triumphant. On January 14, 2016, The band's sophomore album Frigid Future, would see an official release on March 18, 2016. Shortly after its initial release, a music video for the first single "Haunted" was premiered on March 30, 2016.[8]
A Scent Like Wolves briefly signed to their hometown record label CI Records on February 26, 2018. The following day, the artist stated their new EP, Spirit Vessel, would be released on March 30, 2018. A video for “Angelwrath” featuring Ryo Kinoshita of Crystal Lake was released on March 15, 2018.[9] A Scent Like Wolves announced a second tour of Asia on March 18, 2018. They toured China, South Korea, and Japan from April 26-May 13 with supporting bands End These Days, abstracts, and Sailing Before The Wind. The artist performed at Taihu Midi Music Festival on May 1, 2018 alongside bands Death Angel and At The Gates.[10]
On November 24, 2020, A Scent Like Wolves announced their new album Mystic Auras and re-signed to label We Are Triumphant. The album features a wide range of notable vocalists such as JT Cavey (Erra), Booka Nile (Make Them Suffer), Matteo Gelsomino (Novelists (band)), and Brian Wille of the SharpTone Records band Currents.[11][12] The album was produced by Grammy-nominated producers Carson Slovak & Grant McFarland of the Rise Records band Galactic Empire.[13][14] Alternative Press shared the band's single "Poison" on January 13, 2021.[15]
Band Members
[edit]Current
- Al Boltz - vocals (2010–present)
- Nick Boltz - vocals (2012–present)
- Jeff Brown - guitar (2010–present)
- Cody Frain - drums (2014–present)
- Blake McClimon - guitar (2018–present)
Former
- Kyle Pettigrew - guitar (2015–2020)
- Nate Kintzer - rhythm guitar (2012–2015)
- James Reber - rhythm guitar (2016-2017)
- Billy Hoier - bass guitar (2011–2016)
- Ben Dieffenbach - drums (2012-2014)
- Derek Sattazhan - drums (2010–2012)
Former Touring Members
- Robert Warden - guitar/bass (2017–2018)
- Ryan Turley - bass (2016–2017)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Billboard chart positions | ||||
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Hard Music |
Heatseeker |
Indie Albums |
Top Digital | ||
| And The Story Goes |
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| Frigid Future |
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— | — | — | — | — |
| Mystic Auras |
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14 | 36 | 55 | 130 | 192 |
| Distant Dystopia |
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EPs
[edit]| Year | Album Details |
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| 2018 | Spirit Vessel
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Singles
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| 2015 | "Alternate Lives"
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| 2017 | "Inside Out"
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References
[edit]- ^ "A Scent Like Wolves Share New Song "Eastern Lights" + Re-Sign To We Are Triumphant - Atom Splitter PRAtom Splitter PR". Atomsplitterpr.com. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "Victory to distribute We Are Triumphant Records". Lambgoat.com. 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ Connection, Music (2020-04-16). "We Are Triumphant Announces New Direct Deal with The Orchard | Music Connection Magazine". Musicconnection.com. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ Todd 'ToddStar' Jolicoeur (2021-01-08). "A Dirty Dozen with AL BOLTZ from A SCENT LIKE WOLVES - January 2021 | 100% ROCK MAGAZINE : 100% ROCK MAGAZINE". 100percentrock.com. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ Madej, Patricia. "A Scent Like Wolves smells success since winning Battle of Bands". .readingeagle.com. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "Reading's A Scent Like Wolves the latest in long line of Southeastern Pennsylvania metalcore". Weekender. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "Asking Alexandria will take the stage at Reckless Fest II - after 19 other bands | Entertainment". lancasteronline.com. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ Tony Shrum (30 March 2016). "Video Premiere: A Scent Like Wolves - "Haunted"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "A Scent Like Wolves — CI Records". Cirecords.com. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "[EXPIRED] Midi Taihu Festival 2018". Timeoutshanghai.com. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "Premiere: A Scent Like Wolves team with Brian Wille of Currents for "Death Effect"". Knotfest. 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "A Scent Like Wolves Announce "Mystic Auras" + Share New Song "Bloom"". R o c k 'N' L o a d – Rock / News / Blues / Reviews (in Czech). Archived from the original on 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "A Scent Like Wolves Share New Song "Poison" Over At Alternative Press — Listen - BPM". Brutalplanetmag.com. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "Think Loud Studios, co-owned by members of Live, announce Atrium Audio co-owners as partners | Entertainment". lancasteronline.com. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- ^ "A Scent Like Wolves Share New Song "Poison" Over At Alt Press | Infrared Magazine". Infraredmag.com. 13 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-20.