Wolves at the Gate (band)

Wolves at the Gate is a Christian metal and post-hardcore band from Cedarville, Ohio, United States. Formed in 2008, they are 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.

Wolves at the Gate
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

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] On May 12, 2015, the band released their third EP, Reprise, consisting of acoustic versions of songs from previous albums. 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. A third single, "Drifter", was premiered via Revolver Magazine on June 13, 2019.[17]

On September 4, 2020, the band announced their fourth EP, Dawn, consisting of acoustic versions of songs off Eclipse, would be releasing October 9, 2020. That same day, the first single, an acoustic version of "A Voice in the Violence" was released and the second, "Counterfeit", was released on September 25, 2020.

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 [upper-alpha 1] 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
[upper-alpha 2] 8 24 8 12
Eclipse
  • Released: July 26, 2019[25][26]
  • Label: Solid State
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
[upper-alpha 3] 4 23 10

Independent EPs

YearAlbumLabel
2009Prisoner of War (demo)Independent
2010Pulled from the Deep (demo)
2011We Are the Ones (unreleased)

Studio EPs

YearEPLabel
2011We Are the OnesSolid State Records
2013Back to School
2015Reprise
2020Dawn

Singles

YearSongLabelAlbum
2012"The King"[28]Solid State Recordsnon-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. Wolves at the Gate (2008). "Wolves at the Gate - About". Facebook. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. "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. "Wolves At The Gate on ChristianRock.Net". Retrieved March 13, 2020.
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