Bad Wolves has parted ways with vocalist Tommy Vext, according to a statement from the band. "It is true that Bad Wolves and vocalist Tommy Vext have parted ways," reads the statement from guitarist Doc Coyle, guitarist Chris Cain, drummer John Boecklin and bassist Kyle Konkiel. "The four of us plan to continue making music... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki-----Everyone is welcome to have an opinion, but with respect, anyone who still thinks rock is dead wasn’t paying attention throughout the year that’s about to end. In 2018, it was a rare week that didn’t feature at least one or two new releases in hard rock or metal to get excited about.... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki ----- If you’ve been anywhere near rock radio so far in 2018, Bad Wolves’ reimagining of the 1994 Cranberries hit “Zombie” has been inescapable—and for good reason. It’s everything a cover should be: true to the spirit of the original yet infused with the current band’s identity and still relevant nearly... Continue Reading →
Without question, the breakout metal band of the first half of 2018 is Bad Wolves, with their cover of the Cranberries’ classic “Zombie” rocketing into the mainstream. Despite outward appearances, the success has not come overnight. All the band members—vocalist Tommy Vext (Divine Heresy, Snot, Westfield Massacre), guitarists Doc Coyle (God Forbid) and Chris Cain... Continue Reading →
Tuesday, June 19, at a sold-out Gramercy Theatre in New York City, Bad Wolves presented a $250,000 check to Dolores O' Riordan's family onstage prior to a performance of "Zombie." O'Riordan's two sons, Donny Jr. and Taylor Burton, alongside their father, Don Burton, were presented with the gift in an emotional moment. The checkalso was accepted on... Continue Reading →
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Bad Wolves have premiered their latest music video for "Remember When"—exclusively available on Apple Music through June 15. Directed by Wayne Isham (Mötley Crüe, Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth), "Remember When" is the third single released from the band's debut album, "Disobey," out now via Eleven Seven Music. The album had a consumption of more than 21,000 units in the first week and debuted... Continue Reading →
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