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Wolves at the Gate
Wolves at the Gate in 2019
Wolves at the Gate in 2019
Background information
Also known asWolves
OriginCedarville, Ohio, U.S.[1][2]
GenresChristian metal,[3][4] Christian rock,[5][6] post-hardcore,[5] metalcore,[6] hardcore,[6][7] hard rock[8]
Years active2008 (2008)–present[5]
LabelsSolid State
Members
  • Steve Cobucci
  • Ben Summers
  • Nick Detty
  • Abishai Collingsworth
  • Joey Alarcon
Past members
  • Colin Jones
  • Dave Nester
  • Ryan Connelly
  • Ben Millhouse
  • Jeremy Steckel
  • Dylan Baxter

Wolves at the Gate is a Christian metal and post-hardcore band from Cedarville, Ohio, United States. Formed in 2008, 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), four full-length albums: Captors (2012), VxV (2014), Types & Shadows (2016), Eclipse (2019), and a Christmas single entitled "The King" in 2012.

Background

The band formed in 2008, and are from Cedarville, Ohio.[1][2]

In September 2011, the band signed to label Solid State Records.[2]

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]

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] The band's third album, Types and Shadows, was released on November 4, 2016.

Their fourth album, Eclipse, was announced on April 24, 2019, with a planned release date of July 26, 2019.[16] At the same time, new band photos were released with a new member, Joey Alarcon coming in on guitars.[17] They released its first single, "The Cure", on April 26, 2019.[18] A second single, "A Voice in the Violence", was released on May 16, 2019.[citation needed] A third single, "Drifter", was premiered via Revolver Magazine on June 13, 2019.[17]

Band members

Wolves at the Gate in 2013

Current

  • Steve Cobucci – guitars, clean vocals (2008–present)
  • Ben Summers – bass, backing vocals (2008–present)
  • Nick Detty – unclean vocals, piano (2012–present)
  • Abishai Collingsworth – drums (2015–present)
  • Joey Alarcon – guitars (2019-present)

Former

  • Ryan Connelly – drums (2008)
  • Dave Nester – drums (2008–2010)
  • Colin Jones – unclean vocals (2008–2011)
  • Jeremy Steckel – lead guitar (2008–2012)
  • Ben Millhouse – drums (2012–2013)
  • Dylan Baxter – drums (2013–2015)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[19] 		US
Christ
[20] 		US
Rock
[21] 		US
Hard
[22] 		US
Indie
[23]
Captors —[A] 7 — 17 —
VxV
  • Released: June 10, 2014
  • Label: Solid State
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 134 6 41 13 25
Types & Shadows
  • Released: November 4, 2016
  • Label: Solid State
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 —[B] 8 24 8 12
Eclipse
  • Released: July 26, 2019[25][26]
  • Label: Solid State
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 —[C] 4 — 23 10

Independent EPs

Year Album Label
2009 Prisoner of War[citation needed] (demo) Independent
2010 Pulled from the Deep[citation needed] (demo)
2011 We Are the Ones[citation needed] (unreleased)

Studio EPs

Year EP Label
2011 We Are the Ones Solid State Records
2013 Back to School
2015 Reprise

Singles

Year Song Label Album
2012 "The King"[28] Solid State Records non-album single
"Dead Man"[29] Captors
2014 "The Bird and the Snake"[29] VxV
"Dust to Dust"
2016 "Flickering Flame"[29] Types & Shadows
"Asleep"[29]
"War in the Time of Peace"[29]
2019 "The Cure" Eclipse
"A Voice in the Violence"[29]
"Drifter"
"Counterfeit"[29]

Notes

  1. ^ Captors did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 159 on the Top Current Albums chart.[24]
  2. ^ Types & Shadows did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 87 on the Top Current Albums chart.[24]
  3. ^ Eclipse did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 32 on the Top Album Sales chart.[27]

References

  1. ^ a b Wolves at the Gate (2008). "Wolves at the Gate - About". Facebook. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Kraus, Brian (September 14, 2011). "Wolves at the Gate sign to Solid State Records, releasing debut EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  3. ^ Jones, Kim. "Top 8 Christian Metal Bands". About.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  4. ^ "Captors – Wolves at the Gate | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c 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.
  6. ^ a b c d Brody B (July 2, 2012). "Wolves at the Gate – Captors | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  7. ^ Haridimou, Candice (August 18, 2012). "Review: Wolves at the Gate – Captors [Album]". Altsounds. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  8. ^ NRTTeamAdmin (June 18, 2012). "Captors by Wolves at the Gate". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  9. ^ Myatt, Wayne (December 23, 2011). "Wolves at the Gate, "We Are the Ones EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  10. ^ Lambert, Aaron (October 18, 2013). "Wolves at the Gate, "Back To School EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  11. ^ Myatt, Wayne (July 3, 2012). "Wolves at the Gate, "Captors" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  12. ^ Billboard.biz (July 21, 2012). "Christian Albums : July 21, 2012". Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  13. ^ Billboard.biz (July 21, 2012). "Hard Rock Albums : July 21, 2012". Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  14. ^ "Wolves at the Gate | VxV". Solid State Records. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  15. ^ "Wolves at the Gate stream new song, "Dust To Dust" - News - Alternative Press". Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  16. ^ wookubus. "Wolves at the Gate's New Album "Eclipse" Due in July". Theprp.
  17. ^ a b Chapstick, Kelsey (June 13, 2019). "Heat Ohio Post-Hardcore Act Wolves at the Gate's Soaring New Song "Drifter"". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  18. ^ wookubus. "Wolves at the Gate Reveal New Track "The Cure"". Theprp.
  19. ^ "Wolves at the Gate Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  20. ^ "Wolves at the Gate Chart History – Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  21. ^ "Wolves at the Gate Chart History – Rock Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  22. ^ "Wolves at the Gate Chart History – Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  23. ^ "Wolves at the Gate Chart History – Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  24. ^ a b "Wolves at the Gate Chart History – Top Current Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  25. ^ "Wolves at the Gate's New Album "Eclipse" Due in July". ThePRP. April 24, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  26. ^ "New Releases | July 26th, 2019".
  27. ^ "Wolves at the Gate Chart History – Top Album Sales". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  28. ^ "The King - Single by Wolves At The Gate". Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  29. ^ a b c d e f g "Wolves At The Gate on ChristianRock.Net". Retrieved March 13, 2020.
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