BAD WOLVES have sharpened their sound with the scathing new song “Knife”, out today, January 26, via Better Noise Music across digital platforms
The track features scream vocals from vocalist/guitarist AJ Rebollo (ex-ISSUES), who recently appeared on tour filling in on guitars for BAD WOLVES on their winter 2023 tour dates with BUSH and EVA UNDER FIRE. BAD WOLVES — John Boecklin (drums), Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz (lead vocals), Doc Coyle (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Kyle Konkiel (bass, backing vocals) — are now excited to announce Rebollo will continue to tour with the band and has been officially made a full-time band member.
“Feels good to be able to be the kind of band that one day works on a ballad and the next works on a song that is this heavy,” shares DL. “Sometimes it’s fun to ‘prove’ that you can still write an ass beater. It’s exciting to be able to incorporate another powerful dynamic into BAD WOLVES arsenal with AJ‘s vocal style and riffs.”
“I’m very stoked that I’ve been given the opportunity of joining up with the legends in BAD WOLVES,” exclaims AJ. I’ve been a fan of each of their bands since my early teens, so to say I’m honored to be playing with them would be an understatement. Each and every one of these guys brings something to the table that I’ve looked up to for many years. I had the amazing opportunity to get into the studio recently and work on the new track ‘Knife’ with them, and I’m very pumped for everyone to hear the vocals we put together. Cheers to the future!”
In 2023, BAD WOLVES underwent a sonic metamorphosis with their latest release, “Die About It,” pushing the boundaries of hard rock by infusing seismic weight, mysterious experimentation, and captivating melodies. Widely acclaimed as “pure musical gold, unpredictable, bold, and uniquely innovative” by Heavy magazine, the album is hailed as a versatile masterpiece catering to a diverse audience, according to mxdwn.
The album’s leading radio single, “Legends Never Die,” pays homage to life’s heroes whose enduring legacies resonate with future generations. Currently soaring on the rock radio charts, the track has secured the seventh spot and amassed over 631,000 views for its empowering music video. Building on their track record, BAD WOLVES has previously secured five No. 1-charting active rock radio singles over the course of their career.
BAD WOLVES made a resounding entrance with their full-length debut, “Disobey,” achieving a Top 25 position on the Billboard 200 and earning platinum and gold certifications for its singles. The momentum continued with 2019’s “N.A.T.I.O.N.,” but it was 2021’s “Dear Monsters” that marked a new era.
Propelled by the success of “Lifeline,” their sixth No. 1 at Active Rock Radio, the band reached a pinnacle. Billboard lauded the album as BAD WOLVES‘ most diverse and expansive offering, while Hysteria raved about the monumental impact of their musical evolution. With nearly 1.8 billion global streams and over 750 million video views, they sold out headline shows across continents, sharing stages with diverse acts such as PAPA ROACH, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, and VOLBEAT.