Wolf to Man
| Wolf to Man | ||||
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| 📅 Released | 29 March 2019 | |||
| ⏳ Length | 43:26 | |||
| 🏷️ Label | Despotz | |||
| 🤑 Producer | Ronnie Björnström | |||
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Wolf to Man is the eighth studio album by the Swedish-Greek melodic death metal band Nightrage, released on 29 March 2019 through Despotz Records. The album’s central theme revolves around humanity's regression to a primal state, exploring the darker side of human nature and the destruction that follows.[1]
Background
Wolf to Man was produced by Ronnie Björnström, a notable figure in melodic death metal production. The album was recorded at Otse Music Studio in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Bombshelter Studios in Uppsala, Sweden. Mixing and mastering were completed at The Mixroom, Umeå, Sweden. Lyrically, the album discusses the collapse of humanity and the rise of primal instincts.[2]
Music and style
Wolf to Man continues Nightrage's established sound of aggressive melodic death metal, blending riffs with melodic hooks. The album showcases Ronnie Nyman's growling vocals, with Marios Iliopoulos and Magnus Söderman delivering guitar work. Songs like "By Darkness Drawn" and "Wolf to Man" received praise for their dynamic structure and anthemic qualities.[3]
Reception
New Noise Magazine highlighted the balance between aggression and melody, while Metal Reviews called it one of the band's most polished efforts.[2][3] Sputnikmusic also praised the album's consistency, though noted that it follows a familiar formula.[4]
Track listing
- "Starless Night" – 4:30
- "Wolf to Man" – 3:50
- "Embrace the Nightrage" – 3:03
- "Desensitized" – 4:28
- "God Forbid" – 3:42
- "By Darkness Drawn" – 3:32
- "The Damned" – 3:34
- "Arm Aim Kill" – 3:41
- "Gemini" – 4:14
- "Disconnecting the Dots" – 4:01
- "Escape Route Insertion" – 3:28
- "Lytrosis" (instrumental) – 1:54
Personnel
- Ronnie Nyman – vocals, producer
- Marios Iliopoulos – guitars, producer, lyrics
- Magnus Söderman – guitars, producer
- Francisco Escalona – bass
- Lawrence Dinamarca – drums
Production
- Ronnie Björnström – mixing, mastering
- Nik Logiotatidis – engineering
- Vagelis Petikas – artwork, layout
- Joakim Honkanen – backing vocals
References
- ↑ "Nightrage Wolf to Man on Metal Archives". Metal Archives. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Nightrage Wolf to Man review on New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Nightrage Wolf to Man review on Metal Reviews". Metal Reviews. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ↑ "Nightrage Wolf to Man review on Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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