BAD WOLVES UNLEASH THIRD ALBUM ‘DEAR MONSTERS’ WITH NEW SINGER DL
NEW VIDEO FOR “IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES” OUT NOW
FIRST SINGLE “LIFELINE” IS BAND’S FASTEST RISING SONG EVER, CURRENTLY TOP 10 (#6) AT U.S. ACTIVE ROCK RADIO
LISTEN TO THE TRACK | WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO
BAND SET TO TOUR EUROPE WITH TREMONTI IN EARLY 2022
PARTNER WITH ANTI-BULLYING ALLIANCE IN NEW CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS ANTI BULLYING AND MENTAL HEALTH AHEAD OF NOVEMBER’S ANTI BULLYING WEEK
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NEW YORK, NY -- OCTOBER 29, 2021 -- Today, platinum-selling, chart-topping rock band BAD WOLVES release their highly-anticipated third album DEAR MONSTERS via Better Noise Music, marking the band’s first full-length release with new singer DL. The project was preceded by the release of first single “Lifeline,” last month, which earned rave reviews for the frontman’s powerful vocals. Loudwire wrote, “DL's vocals help to bring a soaring and uplifting quality to the track.” The song was met with immediate support from radio and sits currently in the top 10 on U.S. active rock radio. Boasting an impressive 1.5B streams globally, the band continues to grow, reaching over 5M streams across platforms for the first single since its release last month. DEAR MONSTERS is now available for streaming or download here.
To celebrate the release, the band dropped a new music video for album track “If Tomorrow Never Comes.” The song is a reflective statement about whether or not someone needs to make a change in their life, showcasing the band’s poignant lyricism. Other tracks that boast the creative and artistic songwriting and musical heights of the band in its current chapter include, “Springfield Summer,” which explores the need to get out of a toxic situation, and “In The Middle,” a personal piece of music about the mother and father of band guitarist Doc Coyle. Both of Coyle’s parents passed away within the past year, and the song is about wanting another moment you can’t have, and expressing the endless love that will never be forgotten. See full track listing below.
John Boecklin, co-founding member of Bad Wolves and the band’s drummer, said the following of the new album: "Dear Monsters is an album conceived through a tumultuous 2 year ride. A ride that now represents victory and perseverance as we celebrate its release! Get your hands on this record and dive into our new singer DL, there is a lot to take in and can’t wait for you to hear all of his performances on this one.."
Excited to connect with fans, Bad Wolves are preparing to bring the new album to life on the road next year. They are set to join Tremonti on their European tour starting in January, hitting major markets including London, Berlin, Milan Glasgow, and more. The band also has plans to tour in North America next year, and are looking forward to revealing those details in the near future.
In June, the band members John Boecklin [drums], Doc Coyle [lead guitar, backing vocals], Chris Cain [rhythm guitar], and Kyle Konkiel [bass, backing vocals] officially welcomed DL as the new lead singer of BAD WOLVES, saying, “DL is one of the most talented and hard-working people we have ever had the pleasure to know. He is a team player, a creative force, and overall a great human being who fits perfectly with our BW family. It feels incredible to be surrounded with such positive energy and the music we’ve made is certainly reflective of this new-found optimism and collaborative spirit. This new album shows a more cohesive and unique reflection of the band. There is a lot to prove and expectations are high with a new singer coming in. And we nailed it. We are sure you will agree that this is our best album yet.”
DL has carved out an impressive career for himself over the last 15+ years, most notably as a founding member and lead guitarist of metalcore band The Acacia Strain, in which he was a member from 2001 to 2013. A talented songwriter and producer, he’s also worked on projects with All That Remains, Legion, For the Fallen Dreams, and collaborated with Bad Wolves on their 2019 studio album N.A.T.I.O.N., for which he was credited and where the creative relationship with the band started.
Keeping with the theme of the album and its title - about confronting one’s own demons - the band is partnering with U.K. organization the Anti-Bullying Alliance to shed light on the fight against bullying and advocating for mental health awareness. Next month the organization will celebrate their Anti-Bullying Week, with the theme of One Kind Word. Martha Evans, Director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, said: “We’re delighted to work with Bad Wolves to shine a spotlight on the impact bullying can have on young people’s lives. We want to spread the message that if you are being bullied or struggling with the consequences of seeing bullying as a child, you are not alone and you can find the support you need.” Fans who watch the music video for “Lifeline” on YouTube will be given the option to participate in the campaign with a link to donate or get involved in other ways. Evans continued: “We’re pleased to be able to work with a band that so many young people look up to, and whose music sends the message loud-and-clear that you don’t have to put up with bullying and you should speak out if it’s happening to you or someone you know.” More information for the Alliance and Anti-Bullying Week can be found below or at: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2021-one-kind-word
‘DEAR MONSTERS’ TRACK LISTING
- Sacred Kiss
- Never Be The Same
- Lifeline
- Wildfire
- Comatose
- Gone
- On The Case
- If Tomorrow Never Comes
- Springfield Summer
- House Of Cards
- Classica
- In The Middle
BAD WOLVES 2022 TOUR DATES
Jan. 15 - Bristol - O2 Academy
Jan. 16 - Leeds - O2 Academy
Jan. 17 - Manchester - O2 Ritz
Jan. 19 - Glasgow - SWG3
Jan. 21 - Belfast - Limelight
Jan. 22 - Dublin - The Academy
Jan. 24 - Birmingham - 02 Academy
Jan. 25 - London - 02 Empire Shepherds Bush
Jan. 27 - Antwerpen - Trix
Jan. 28 - Cologne - Die Kantine
Jan. 30 - Wien - Szene
Feb. 1 - Zurich - Komplex 457
Feb. 2 - Berne - Bierhubell
Feb. 3 - Milan - Alcatraz
Feb 5. - Zoetermeer - Cultuurpodium Boerderij
Feb. 6 - Zwolle - Hedon Zwolle
Feb 9. - Stuggart - LKA Longhorn
Feb. 10 - Berlin - Columbia Theatre
Feb. 11 - Prague - Pala Akropolis
For more information on tickets and further tour announcements, please visit: https://badwolvesnation.com/pages/tour
The band also recently launched exclusive album bundle merch, which is available on the band web store now: https://badwolvesnation.com/collections/store
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ABOUT BAD WOLVES
Expectations never mattered to Bad Wolves. Instead, the Los Angeles band fused unpredictable metallic intensity and impressive instrumental proficiency to arena-ready hooks, transforming from underdogs into elite platinum-certified hard rock contenders without compromise or apology. Since 2017, the core group—John Boecklin [drums], Doc Coyle [lead guitar, backing vocals], Chris Cain [rhythm guitar], and Kyle Konkiel [bass, backing vocals]—have consistently subverted expectations and accomplished the seemingly impossible. In 2018, the band earned a platinum plaque, topped iTunes, and ruled Active Rock at #1 for three weeks straight. This momentum also propelled their debut album, Disobey, to a Top 25 debut on the Billboard Top 200. In between performing to sold out audiences on multiple continents with heavyweights such as Five Finger Death Punch and Megadeth, 2019’s N.A.T.I.O.N. yielded their fifth straight #1 at Active Rock, “Sober,” and brought their total stream tally past the half-billion mark—unprecedented for a modern rock band. Not to mention, LoudWire hailed it among the “50 Best Rock Albums of 2019” as Billboard and Consequence of Sound chronicled their rise. In the midst of 2021, Bad Wolves welcomed Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz—previously of The Acacia Strain—as lead vocalist, ushering in a new chapter with their third full-length offering, Dear Monsters, [Better Noise Music], led by the single “Lifeline.”
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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music (formerly Eleven Seven Music), founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Mötley Crüe, Five Finger Death Punch, Escape The Fate, AWOLNATION, All Good Things, From Ashes To New, Asking Alexandria, Cory Marks, Papa Roach, Bad Wolves, Nothing More, and The Hu. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, London, Berlin, Toronto and Sydney.
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About Anti-Bullying Week 2021: One Kind Word
Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated In England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and takes place from 15 to 19 November 2021 and it has the theme One Kind Word. Get involved at: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2021-one-kind-word / or via #AntiBullyingWeek on social media.
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Jimmy Harney | Better Noise Music | jimmy@betternoise.com