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==History== | ==History== | ||
Wolf started out as Black Axe in 1977 and experienced moderate success in the NWOBHM underground with the release of their single "Highway Rider." The success of a single got them a major contract with Chrysalis records. After they were on Chrysalis, they were persuaded to change their name to Wolf (which was already the name of a UK band at the time). As Wolf they released the single "Head Contact" and their only full-length album "Edge Of The World" which is still a cult classic in some small groups. | Wolf started out as Black Axe in 1977 and experienced moderate success in the NWOBHM underground with the release of their single "Highway Rider." The success of a single got them a major contract with Chrysalis records. After they were on Chrysalis, they were persuaded to change their name to Wolf (which was already the name of a UK band at the time). As Wolf they released the single "Head Contact" and their only full-length album "Edge Of The World" which is still a cult classic in some small groups. | ||
Revision as of 15:18, 2 July 2016
Wolf is a NWOBHM band that was formed in 1981 in Newcastle.
History
Wolf started out as Black Axe in 1977 and experienced moderate success in the NWOBHM underground with the release of their single "Highway Rider." The success of a single got them a major contract with Chrysalis records. After they were on Chrysalis, they were persuaded to change their name to Wolf (which was already the name of a UK band at the time). As Wolf they released the single "Head Contact" and their only full-length album "Edge Of The World" which is still a cult classic in some small groups.
Members
Vocals : Chris English Guitars : Bill Keir Guitars : Simon Sparkes Bass : Stewart Richardson Drums : John Shearer
Discography
As Black Axe
Highway Rider
===As Wolf===
Head Contact Edge Of The World
==Edge Of The World==
Edge Of The World was Wolf's only full-length album, and is considered to be one of MOGHARR's favorites. Released in 1984, EOTW was alot calmer than most NWOBHM albums of the time.
