Wolves at the Gate (band)
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Wolves at the Gate on the REDvolution Tour. From left to right: Ben Summers, Abishai Collingsworth, Nick Detty, and Steve Cobucci | |
Background information | |
Also known as | Wolves |
Origin |
Cedarville, Ohio, U.S.[1] [2] |
Genres | Christian metal,[3][4] Christian rock,[5][6] post-hardcore,[5] metalcore,[6] hardcore,[6][7] hard rock,[8] |
Years active | 2008[5] | -present
Labels | Solid State |
Website |
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Members |
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Past members |
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Wolves at the Gate is a Christian metal and post-hardcore band from Cedarville, Ohio, United States. Formed in 2009, they're currently signed to Solid State Records, where the band released three EPs: We Are the Ones (2011), Back to School (2013), and Reprise (2015), three full-length albums: Captors (2012), VxV (2014), Types & Shadows (2016), and a Christmas single entitled "The King" in 2012.
Background
The band formed in 2008, and are from Cedarville, Ohio.[1][2]
Music
In September 2011, the band signed to label Solid State Records.[2]
Studio EPs
The band released their first EP on November 15, 2011 entitled We Are the Ones,[9] and their second on September 30, 2013 entitled Back to School.[10]
Studio albums
The band released their debut studio album Captors on July 3, 2012, with Solid State.[6][11] For the Billboard charting week of July 21, 2012, Captors charted at No. 7 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart,[12] and at No. 17 on the Hard Rock Albums chart.[13]
Their next album, VxV (Pronounced Five by Five), was released on June 10, 2014.[14] The band released the song "Dust to Dust" on April 24, 2014.[15]
Band members
- Current
- Steve Cobucci — clean vocals, guitars (2008–present)
- Ben Summers — bass, backing vocals (2008–present)
- Nick Detty — unclean vocals, piano (2012–present)
- Abishai Collingsworth — drums (2015–present)
- Former
- Colin Jones — unclean vocals (2008–2011)
- Dave Nester — drums (2008–2010)
- Ryan Connelly — drums (2008)
- Ben Millhouse — drums, percussion (2012–2013)
- Jeremy Steckel — lead guitar (2008–2012)
- Dylan Baxter — drums (2013–2015)
- Timeline
Discography
- Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||||
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US | US Christ |
US Rock |
US Hard |
US Indie | ||
Captors |
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— | 7[12][16][17] | — | 17[13][17] | — |
VxV |
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134[18] | 6[19] | 41[20] | 13[21] | 25[22] |
Types & Shadows |
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— | 8[23] | 24[24] | 8[25] | 12[26] |
- Independent EPs
Year | Album | Label |
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2009 | Prisoner of War (demo) | Independent |
2010 | Pulled from the Deep (demo) | |
2011 | We Are the Ones (unreleased) |
- Studio EPs
Year | EP | Label |
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2011 | We Are the Ones | Solid State Records |
2013 | Back to School | |
2015 | Reprise |
- Singles
Year | Song | Label |
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2012 | "The King" | Solid State Records |
2016 | "Flickering Flame" |
References
- 1 2 Wolves At The Gate (2008). "Wolves At The Gate - About". Facebook. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Kraus, Brian (September 14, 2011). "Wolves At The Gate sign to Solid State Records, releasing debut EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ Jones, Kim. "Top 8 Christian Metal Bands". About.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ AllMusic. "Captors – Wolves at the Gate | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Rovi. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Jesus Freak Hideout. "Wolves At The Gate Discography, Wolves At The Gate Artist Database, Wolves At The Gate Lyrics". John DiBiase. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 Brody B (July 2, 2012). "Wolves at the Gate – Captors | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
- ↑ Haridimou, Candice (August 18, 2012). "Review: Wolves at the Gate – Captors [Album]". Altsounds. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ NRTTeamAdmin (June 18, 2012). "Captors by Wolves At the Gate". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ Myatt, Wayne (December 23, 2011). "Wolves At The Gate, "We Are the Ones EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ Lambert, Aaron (October 18, 2013). "Wolves At The Gate, "Back To School EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ Myatt, Wayne (July 3, 2012). "Wolves At The Gate, "Captors" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- 1 2 Billboard.biz (July 21, 2012). "Christian Albums : July 21, 2012". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- 1 2 Billboard.biz (July 21, 2012). "Hard Rock Albums : July 21, 2012". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Wolves At The Gate | VxV". Solid State Records. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Wolves At The Gate stream new song, "Dust To Dust" - News - Alternative Press". Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ Billboard (July 21, 2012). "Christian Albums : July 21, 2012". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- 1 2 AllMusic. "Captors – Wolves at the Gate | Awards". Rovi. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ Billboard. "Top 200 Albums: June 28, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ↑ Billboard. "Christian Albums: June 28, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ↑ Billboard. "Wolves at the Gate - Chart history: Top Rock Albums". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ↑ Billboard. "Hard Rock Music: June 28, 2016". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ↑ Billboard. "Independent Albums: June 28, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ↑ Billboard. "Christian Albums: November 26, 2016". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ↑ Billboard. "Rock Albums: November 26, 2016". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ↑ Billboard. "Hard Rock Music November 26, 2016". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ↑ Billboard. "Independent Albums: November 26, 2016". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.