Draft:Wolf of Blood (heavy metal band)

Wolf of Blood is a heavy metal band, formed in 1997. The band is best known for its raw, aggressive sound and the energy brought to its performances. The band's current members are Dusk Lycanroc (vocalist), Tony Lionheart (lead guitarist), Jay Spineson (drummer), and Jason Mikazo (bassist). The Band has released 8 albums since its formation.

Wolf of Blood
Genres	Heavy metal alternative metal nu metal hard rock
Years active	1999-present
Labels	Metal Blade Blood Wolf Entertainment (since 2012)
Members	Dusk Lycanroc (vocals, guitarist) Jason Mikazo (lead guitarist) Jay Spineson (drummer) Tony Lionheart (bassist)

History

1997-1999: Formation

In 1997, Dusk Lycanroc began practicing his death growls and vocal fry screams at the age of 17. He met Jason Mikazo in a recording studio, and the two became close friends. Tony Lionheart had known Dusk Lycanroc since the 5th grade and they had started to take an interest in heavy metal. With Dusk Lycanroc's vocals and Tony Lionheart's guitar skills, they both decided to form a band. In 1997, they recruited Jay Spineson (from Bolton, Canada) to come over to New York City to play the drums.

After practicing and training, they decided to take the next step and sign with Metal Blade Records in late 1999. With the record label's support, they were able to start recording their debut album.

2000-2001: Red Eyes on You

In December 1999, the band began recording their debut album, Red Eyes on You. The album included Dusk Lycanroc's powerful death growls, which sounded monstrous, yet unbreakable without pain. The band had decided to release four singles for the album. The singles included "Heart Rate," "Hypotension," "Caught Up" and "Punk Wolf (Into Metal Music)." The singles were a huge success and helped to establish the band's name in the heavy metal world.

After the success of Red Eyes on You, the band embarked on their first ever tour. The tour was a huge success, with the band playing in front of sold out festivals, concerts and arenas. This was the start of the band's journey to becoming one of the most successful bands in the heavy metal scene.

2002-2004: Poison and Death

In 2002, the band released their second album, Poison and Death. This album was a big change for the band, with Dusk Lycanroc now doing an intricate, vocal fry screams that added a whole new layer of intensity to the band's sound. This was the last album with bassist Jason Mikazo, who was forced to leave the band due to heart issues. The band began touring with a new bassist to promote the album and to maintain their momentum.

The band decided to name the bass guitarist Ryan Wilson as the replacement bassist before the start of the tour. Ryan was a seasoned musician who had been playing in a few bands before joining. He was a good fit with the band and helped to make the transition from Jason Mikazo smooth.

2005-2007: Death goes Insane

In 2005, the band decided to release their third album, Death goes Insane, which was defined as death going insane. It was the first album with Ryan Wilson on the bass guitar and Jay Spineson decided to give it this name. The album features 5 singles, "Death goes Insane," "Sick Lycanroc," "One of My Punk Friends," "Do You Not Know" and "Professor Days." The album was also the first one associated with BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) since Wolf of Blood made an association with the label.

After the release of Death goes Insane, the band decided to embark on a 2-year tour from September 2005 to October 2007. They played over 250 shows across the globe, including in North America, Europe and Asia. The tour was successful and allowed the band to reach a new level of fame and popularity.

During the band's 2-year tour, they made an appearance on the Bloodstream Radio Station. The interview with the radio station was done by DJ Bloodshot, who was known for his intense interviews and edgy questions. The interview was very successful, with the band playing one of their new singles, "Death goes Insane, on air. The interview helped to promote the band and the song, which was then added to the radio station's playlist. The band covered the song "Emergency" by Paramore for the Bloodstream Radio Station. The song by Paramore is known for its hard hitting, intense lyrics and the band's cover was done with their own style and twist. The cover was very well received by the fans who appreciated the band's version of the song. The band's cover helped to broaden their musical range and show the fans their creativity.

In October 2006, Dusk Lycanroc decided to add blood red color streaks to his hair. The color streaks matched the band's heavy metal style perfectly and added a more intense look to Dusk Lycanroc's appearance. The move was very popular with the fans who loved the look and liked the new direction that the band was going in. The move also added a new element of danger and mystery to the band's image which worked well with their music.

2007-2010: Heavier

In 2007, the band began working on a heavier album with Jason Mikazo's return to the band. The band also secured an association with Sony BMG Music Entertainment (only USA and Canada). Dusk Lycanroc had been putting in work to get his body in shape and ready for the heavy metal genre, and it was paying off as he had a strong, muscular body that was perfect for the genre. The album was released in October 26, 2007, with five singles being released from the album in support of the album's release. After starting to work out, Dusk Lycanroc continued to follow his workout routine and improved his workout sessions. He focused on increasing his strength and conditioning, as well as his overall fitness levels. He continued to maintain a strong body for the heavy metal genre, which helped him to keep up with the intensity of the band's performances. His dedication and hard work paid off as he kept himself in peak condition at all times.

2011-2013: Fiction without Rage

In June 2011, the band released their fifth album, Fiction without Rage. This was the last album to be released with Metal Blade Records as the label and was also the last album to feature Tony Lionheart who would leave the band due to personal struggles. The album featured other artists as guests, which added an additional layer of intensity and variety to the album's sound. This was a turning point for the band as they now had to figure out their next move without Tony Lionheart and without their long-time label, Metal Blade Records. In 2012, the band decided to create their own label, Blood Wolf Music Entertainment, which helped to give them complete control over their music and allowed them to release their music without any outside restrictions or rules. The new label also helped them to find a new guitarist to replace Tony Lionheart, who had left the band due to personal struggles in the previous year. The new guitarist was named Zack Wild, who was a seasoned heavy metal guitarist who was able to fit in with the band's sound and style perfectly.

Zack Wild was previously the guitarist for the band Cult of the World. The band was known for having a similar heavy metal style to Wolf of Blood, so Zack Wild was able to fit in with the band's sound perfectly. He was a seasoned guitarist who had years of experience and his skill and passion for heavy metal blended perfectly with the rest of the band.

2014-2016: Self Titled

In August 2014, the band released their self-titled album, which was known as Wolf of Blood. This was the first album released under their newly-created label, Blood Wolf Music Entertainment, and also the first album to feature Zack Wild as the band's guitarist. The album was met with critical acclaim, and many fans considered it to be the band's best work yet, with its intense and powerful sound. The album also helped the band to reach a new level of popularity and success, cementing their status as one of the top heavy metal bands.

In 2015, the band embarked on a tour to promote their self-titled album and to showcase their new heavier, more intense sound to audiences all around the world. The tour was a huge success, with the band playing in front of sold-out festivals, concerts and arenas. The tour really helped the band to extend their reach and gain new fans, as well as reinforce their status as one of the top bands in the heavy metal scene.

2021-present: Death Day

In August 2021, the band released their latest album, Death Day. This was a long-awaited album for fans who had been waiting for new music from the band for 7 years. The album was met with acclaim from fans and critics alike and was seen as a return to form for the band. The album was a powerful showcase of the band's heavy metal sound and style.

Musical Influences and Lyrical themes

they cite a wide range of bands and genres that have influenced their sound. They have mentioned bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Slayer, Pantera, Slipknot, Meshuggah, Opeth, Children of Bodom and Megadeth as some of the bands that have influenced their music the most. In terms of genres, the band has a strong metal foundation that is influenced by subgenres like black metal, thrash metal, death metal, hardcore punk and melodic death metal.

Lyrical themes

the band's songs cover a wide range of topics. Some of the most common topics include death, loss, depression, struggle, anger, pain, violence and self-reflection. The band has also touched on a range of philosophical themes, such as the human condition, the meaning of life and the concept of mortality. The band has explored these topics through a variety of perspectives and in various ways, making their lyrics rich and multi-faceted.

Discography

• The band's discography spans over two decades and 9 albums. Their albums include:
• 2000: Red Eyes on You
• 2001: Poison and Death
• 2005: Death goes Insane
• 2007: Heavier album era
• 2011: Fiction without Rage
• 2014: Self-titled
• 2021: Death Day