Ohio rockers WOLVES AT THE GATE are pushing forward towards the July 3rd release
of their debut full-length, Captors, on Solid State Records with
the premiere of the album's second preview track, entitled
"Awaken" -
premiering today exclusively at AbsolutePunk.net.
Hot on the heels of the buzz-inducing track "Dead
Man," "Awaken" further proves that for WOLVES AT THE
GATE it's not necessary to reinvent the wheel to improve upon it.
While listeners will find familiarity in the track, WATG aren't
content to be a run-of-the-mill "heavy" band. In fact, they are
(alongside label mates THE OVERSEER) one half of what Solid State is terming
"The New Breed" - the front runners in a new generation of
post-metalcore heavy music.
Listen to 'Awaken':
"We are really excited to get 'Awaken' out for people
to hear because this song really captures the energy we want to bring to our
live show," says guitarist/vocalist Stephen Cobucci. "It's fast, fun,
and catchy. It also does a great job of showcasing Nick's vocal
ability. We've really enjoyed playing this song live on our recent tours
as it allows for us to move and have some fun. Being an aggressive song, I
also feels that it complements the lyrical content, which focuses on people
questioning God through how we respond to the trials in life that we face and
how we treat other people."
The follow-up to their touted 2011 EP We Are the
Ones, Captors finds the band not only living up to but
surpassing the huge potential recognized by critics and fans alike. No
longer constrained by the limits of an EP, the members of WOLVES AT THE
GATE were able to showcase the explosive growth of their songwriting,
from luscious, melodic rock tracks to lip-splitting hardcore stomps.
Produced by Andreas Magnussen (OH, SLEEPER, HASTE THE DAY,
etc), Captors is a blisteringly heavy full-length debut with
the potential to appeal to every variety of rocker – from fans of
metalcore to traditional metal to mainstream hard rock. It's an album
that – like those of some of the band's influences (AS CITIES BURN,
THRICE, FOO FIGHTERS, UNDER0ATH) - avoids pigeonholes and easy
labels.
Formed in 2008, WATG began turning heads
almost immediately and it wasn't long before they were touring with bands they
had grown up listening to on their iPods, recording with producers whose work
they appreciated and signing with a label – Solid State
Records – they had long respected. With the November 2011 release
of We Are The Ones, the band wedged their way into a crowded heavy
music scene. Now, with Captors, the band is kicking down the door
and taking no prisoners.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
6/8 Forest City IA @ Bash On The Farm
6/9 Norfolk NE @ Christian Cross Fest
6/22 Goshen IN @ The Note Venue
6/23 Pontiac MI @ The Pike Room
6/24 Lakewood OH @ The Foundry
6/25 Canandiagua NY @ The Villager
6/26 Clifton NJ @ Dingbatz
6/27 Mt Union PA @ Creation Fest NE
6/28 Virginia Beach VA @ Shaka's
6/29 Lynchburg WV @ Cross Point Music Venue
6/30 Cincinnati OH @ The Underground
7/4 Marietta IL @ Cornerstone Festival
7/7 Columbus OH @ Newport Music Hall
7/13 Rockford IL @ Millenium Center
7/18 Boise ID @ The Venue
7/20 Enumclaw WA @ Creation Fest NW
8/2 Gilford NH @ Soulfest
8/4 Harmony NC @ Awesome God Fest
8/8 Darien NY @ Kingdom Bound 2012
8/10 Avon IN @ The 512
8/18 Jacksonville FL @ Murray Hill Theater
8/31 Worthing SD @ Lifelight Festival
9/14 Avera GA @ The Underground
12/7 - Ennepetal Germany @ Christmas Rock Night Festival
12/8 - Ennepetal Germany @ Christmas Rock Night Festival
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