Following a successful Kickstarter Campaign, raising over $95,000 to fund the release of the long-awaited "Open Your Omen" album, metal band Vimic will reunite and honor its later former member, Joey Jordison. has announced an event reuniting the band and honoring Joey Jordison. Taking place in Los Angeles, California, on Oct. 3, 2025, at Teragram Ballroom, the Joey Jordison... Continue Reading →
Bad Wolves guitarist Doc Coyle and bassist Kyle Konkiel have departed amicably from the band, according to statements released Wednesday, April 2, 2025. They each had been with the band since its founding in 2017. Guitarist Chris Cain, who was a member of Bad Wolves from 2017 to 2022, and bassist Kevin Creekman have stepped... Continue Reading →
Platinum-certified hard rock act Bad Wolves will release its fourth album, "Die About It," on Nov. 3, 2023, via Better Noise Music. Following the release of the record's opener and lead single, "Bad Friend," in July, the band has shared the new track "Legends Never Die." Stream/download the song here, and watch the music video... Continue Reading →
Bad Wolves have released "Bad Friend," the first single and video from its upcoming new album (title TBA) due later in 2023 via Better Noise Music. Stream "Bad Friend" here, and watch the video below. The song brings awareness to recognizing the importance of cutting out people in your life who show toxic behavior and... Continue Reading →
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Once Human guitarist Max Karon has replaced Chris Cain in Bad Wolves. In March 2022, Cain left Bad Wolves' tour with Papa Roach and Hollywood Undead due to "personal reasons." Olly Steele, formerly of Monuments, then filled in for him. "It’s with great excitement that we announce our new permanent guitar player: Max Karon," Bad... Continue Reading →
Bad Wolves has announced Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz as its new vocalist. He replaces Tommy Vext, who left the band earlier in 2021. Laskiewicz is best known for playing guitar in The Acacia Strain from 2001 to 2013. Bad Wolves also revealed its upcoming third album will be titled "Dear Monsters." The band released the following... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
