Monday, 29 August 2011

Bloodstock – Friday 12.08.2011 - Part 3 - Wolf



            Speaking of wolves, let us now concentrate on the singular noun rather than its plural brothers, let’s talk about Wolf. This is a band I was especially looking forward to, with NWOBHM stylings spliced with a harder foreign edge. Wolf are a band to pay attention to.
                 
            I arrogantly paraded my pass at the barricade and joined an ever growing cue of photographic journalists ready for three songs worth of snaps. The victorious smile on my face suddenly drooped after reading the laminated poster explaining the different styles of pass. Unfortunately for me, my pass, entitled Photo Arena, was for general shit munchers who had somehow blagged one, meaning I could take photos within the crowd but was not permitted to take professional snaps from the wrong side of the barricade. It was only a matter of time before security sussed it out, so I had to take advantage of this opportunity and get some nice pictures.

I got some good ones, a selection of which can be seen here:


            After I’d finished taking pictures, I could relax and soak in one of the bands I had come to see. They didn’t disappoint, thunderously rocketing through their classic back catalogue, not missing a beat, Wolf impressed both the loyal faithful and the brand new converts. Niklas Stålvind, the frontman of the band, has obviously mastered the arts of crowd engagement, communication and participation, for even punters unfamiliar with Wolf, were singing along when told to.

The entire show was very entertaining and did not tire, in fact, towards the end of the set, my face started aching from smiling so much.

 
            Songs that strongly stand out in my memory are:

            1. Full Moon Posession
            2. Skull Crusher
            3. Voodoo
            4. The Bite 

            But that isn’t to take anything away from the remainder of the explosive material played, it was all good, these tracks listed are simply ones which got stuck in my head.
               

            Wolf’s new album is called Legions Of Bastards. Give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed.

8/10

 Wolf - Skull Crusher - Official Video

Wolf performing "Dive"
Wolf Interview - Crave Metal.TV


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