Wolf is just a killer heavy metal band from Sweden. Their combination of melodic riffs, flowing leads, and time changes is just perfect. Shadowland continues in the tradition of many great Wolf’s albums. This band sounds fresh, energetic, and very adventurous. There is an enthusiasm all over this album, but same can be said about any other album from Wolf. There is an unspoken quality here.
Wolf is a very traditional sounding band, but they serve the music with a very modern twist. This sets them apart from many bands trying to re-live the glory days of heavy metal. Wolf is very authentic in that sense. They have a perfect understanding of the classic metal, but remain themselves in 2022.
Shadowland just reeks of great riffs, and amazing songs. The eleven tracks on this album just rock from the beginning to the end. Visions For the Blind, Shadowlands, or the opening Dust are all outstanding tracks. The same can be said about the remaining songs on this record. There simply isn’t a bad track here. The band packed this album with instant winners, and heavy rockers
Guitarist/vocalist, Niklas Stalvind, is once again at the forefront of the festivities. His playing, singing is absolutely superb, not to mention the excellent songwriting. Stalvind is responsible for the majority of songs on this album. A true metal hero indeed, and he’s got a great band around him. Wolf is a great unit; you can feel it in the music.
Shadowland is a fierce record. It melts you with its melodies only to pulverize you with the overall heaviness. The album has a great production. Everything sounds audible and clean. These guys have the chops, and the production only highlights that. Shadowland is a record you want to listen to again as soon as it is finished. Anyone into music knows that feeling, and that’s a sign of greatness.
Mark Kadzielawa
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