Gene The Werewolf
Gene The Werewolf | |
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 Gene The Werewolf performing in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock Hard Rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Frontiers Music |
| Members | Jon Belan Drew Donegan Nick Revak Andrew Marks Aaron Mediate Chris Serafini |
| Past members | Tim Schultz Michael Ofca Britton Sloan |
Gene The Werewolf is an American rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, that was formed in 2007. The band has released three full-length albums, including the European release "Rock n' Roll Animal" on Frontiers Music, one EP,[1] and multiple one-off singles receiving substantial air play on 102.5 WDVE FM.
History
2007-2009: early years
Gene The Werewolf was formed in 2007 as a so-called "Supergroup" of Pittsburgh musicians originally consisting of Jon Belan (lead vocals/guitar), Drew Donegan (guitar), Nick Revak (drums), Aaron Mediate (keys) and Tim Schultz (bass).[2]
In 2005, after the demise of The Berlin Project (Orange Peal Records)[3], an established band from the Pittsburgh area, Belan and Revak decided to team up to write new music focusing more on the Rock n Roll roots in which they were raised.[4]
The band took the name "Gene The Werewolf" after a friend told Belan he resembled a werewolf because of the beard and long hair he had at the time. At first, Belan thought he mumbled "Gene" rather than "Jon" and the name stuck. [5]
On October 12, 2007, Gene The Werewolf played their first live show as a full band to a sold out crowd at Club Cafe in the South Side of Pittsburgh, PA. [6]
In January 2009, Gene The Werewolf hired Lucas Keller as their manager and signed with Uppercut Management.
On October 20, 2009, Gene The Werewolf released their debut EP "Light Me Up" in the United States with producer Jamie Woolford. [7]
On October 24, 2009, Gene The Werewolf had their "Light Me Up" album release party at Club Diesel in Pittsburgh, PA.It was at this time that the band added Mike Ofca as a lead guitarist and new member. Shortly after, the band parted ways with Uppercut Management. [8]
2011 - Present
On November 23, 2011, Gene The Werewolf released their first full length album "Wicked Love" in the United States, again with producer Jamie Woolford. The album was recorded in Paradise Valley, Arizona and produced the single "I Only Wanna Rock N' Roll" which was added to full rotation on 102.5 WDVE FM in December of the same year. [9]
On December 2, 2011, Gene The Werewolf had their "Wicked Love" album release party at The Altar Bar in the Strip District of Pittsburgh. [10]
In 2012, the band signed an international one album record deal with Frontiers Music, home to bands like Whitesnake, Def Leppard and more. Later that year, they released their international debut "Rock n' Roll Animal" on the label featuring the single and video for "I Only Wanna Rock n' Roll". [11]
Members
Current members
- Jon Belan – vocals, guitar (2007–present)
- Nick Revak – drums, (2007–present)
- Drew Donegan – guitar, (2007–present)
- Aaron Mediate – keyboards, (2007–present)
- Andrew Marks - lead guitar, vocals (2017-present)
- Chris Serafini - bass guitar, vocals (2018-present)
Former members
- Tim Schultz – bass guitar, vocals (2007–2018)
- Mike Ofca - lead guitar (2009-2016)
- Britton Sloan – lead guitar (2016–2017)
Discography
Albums
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2011 | Wicked Love | Self-released |
| November 23, 2012 | Rock n' Roll Animal | Frontiers Music |
| June 17, 2016 | The Loner | Self-released |
EPs
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2009 | Light Me Up | self-released |
One Off Singles
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2018 | Keep It Together (single) | Self-released |
| June 20, 2019 | Love And Touch (single) | Self-released |
| November 13, 2020 | I Should've Known Better (single) | Self-released |
| September 20, 2022 | Dying Breed (single) | Self-released |
References
- ^ Srl, Frontiers Music. "Frontiers Music Srl | Record Label". Frontiers Music Srl.
- ^ Theiner, Manny. "Local supergroup Gene the Werewolf has both classic-rockers and MySpace kids howlin'". Pittsburgh City Paper.
- ^ "The Berlin Project - Things We Say Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Mulkerin, Andy. "Gene the Werewolf returns with a new plan of attack". Pittsburgh City Paper.
- ^ https://gracirocks.com/interviews/gene-the-werewolf-october-13-2016/ Graci Rocks Interview
- ^ https://twitter.com/genethewerewolf/status/1580202677216350208 Gene The Werewolf Twitter
- ^ https://www.antimusic.com/news/09/oct/20Singled_Out-_Gene_the_Werewolf.shtml Antimusic.com
- ^ https://pittnews.com/article/20462/archives/gene-the-werewolf-entertains-with-beastly-sound-stage-presence/ The Pitt News
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/8115332-Gene-The-Werewolf-Wicked-Love Discogs.com
- ^ https://www.timesonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2011/12/01/get-out-b-e-taylor/18409912007/ Beaver County Times
- ^ http://www.frontiers.it Frontiers Music Official