The Wolf Bites Back

The Wolf Bites Back is the ninth studio album by heavy metal band Orange Goblin. It was released on 15 June 2018 by Candlelight Records.[1] The album was produced by Jaime "Gomez" Arellano, who is best known for producing recent albums by Ghost and Paradise Lost,[2] and was recorded at Orgone Studios in Bedfordshire, England.[3] Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell makes a guest appearance.[4]

The Wolf Bites Back
Studio album by
Orange Goblin
Released15 June 2018 (2018-06-15)
StudioOrgone Studios
GenreHeavy metal, stoner metal, blues rock
Length40:30
LabelCandlelight
ProducerJaime "Gomez" Arellano
Orange Goblin chronology
Back from the Abyss
(2014)		 The Wolf Bites Back
(2018)

The album was preceded by the single "Sons of Salem".[5] Singer Ben Ward explained that the album was constructed with live concerts in mind: "There was definitely a concerted effort to make sure all the songs could work in a live environment which gives the album a more raw, stripped-back feel — something that I feel has been lacking from good rock and metal in recent years."[6] The album includes experimentation with doom metal, groove metal, and blues rock.[7] One reviewer said of the album: "The best thing about [the album] though, is that for all its differences, it still sounds like Orange Goblin, still sounds like the band they always were, and the progression is entirely natural."[8]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Sons of Salem"2:56
2."The Wolf Bites Back"4:29
3."Renegade"3:29
4."Swords of Fire"4:33
5."Ghosts of the Primitives"5:23
6."In Bocca Al Lupo"2:19
7."Suicide Division"2:01
8."The Stranger"5:38
9."Burn the Ships"4:41
10."Zeitgeist"5:01
Total length:40:30

Personnel
  • Ben Ward – vocals
  • Joe Hoare – guitar
  • Chris Turner – drums
  • Martyn Millard – bass

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[9] 157
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[10] 198

References
  1. Munro, Scott (1 June 2018). "Orange Goblin Unleash The Wolf Bites Back". Classic Rock. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  2. Ainger, Neil (6 June 2018). "Review: Orange Goblin - The Wolf Bites back". Echoes and Dust. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  3. "Orange Goblin: 'The Wolf Bites Back' Album Artwork Unveiled; 'Sons Of Salem' Song Available". Blabbermouth.net. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  4. "Orange Goblin to Release 'The Wolf Bites Back' Album in June". Blabbermouth.net. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  5. Kielty, Martin. "Hear 'Sons of Salem' From Orange Goblin's Newly Announced 'The Wolf Bites Back' Album". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  6. Ken Wohlrob; Richard Maw (3 June 2018). "Track by Track Album Review: Orange Goblin, "The Wolf Bites Back"". The Sludgelord. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  7. Walsh, Dom (7 June 2018). "Orange Goblin: The Wolf Bites Back – Album Review". Louder than War. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  8. Thorley, Andy (4 June 2018). "REVIEW: Orange Goblin – The Wolf Bites Back (2018)". Maximum Volume Music. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  9. "Ultratop.be – Orange Goblin – The Wolf Bites Back" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  10. "Ultratop.be – Orange Goblin – The Wolf Bites Back" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
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