Wolf (Saint Asonia song)
| "Wolf" | ||||
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| Single by Saint Asonia | ||||
| from the album Introvert/Extrovert | ||||
| Released | October 21, 2022 November 10, 2023 (featuring John Cooper) | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Anton DeLost | |||
| Saint Asonia singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Wolf" on YouTube | ||||
"Wolf" is a song by Canadian-American rock supergroup Saint Asonia. It was released on October 21, 2022, as the lead single from their second EP, Extrovert.[1] The song was re-released on November 10, 2023, featuring John Cooper of Skillet.[2]
Background
[edit]"Wolf" has been described as "a battle cry and an anthem of survival" track.[3] The song was inspired by the chaos and violence that many people in the world face and learning how to fight back to stay alive.[3] Adam Gontier stated, "So often we have to fight, scratch, and crawl our way out of unbearably difficult times, making our way to the surface for a moment, just to be thrown back in. It kinda feels like we're always under attack."[3]
On November 10, 2023, the band re-released "Wolf" with guest vocals from John Cooper of Skillet.[4] Gontier called the collaboration an honor. The collaboration came together after the group spent that year touring with each other on the Rock Resurrection tour.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]"Wolf" was met with mixed reviews from music critics. Samuel Stevens of Crucial Rhythm called the song the most memorable track from the EP, praising its catchy chorus and Mike Mushok's guitar work.[6] In contrast, Reggie Edwards of Front Row Report stated "'Wolf' isn't even the best song on the EP."[7]
Music video
[edit]The group shared an official visualizer for "Wolf" on October 27, 2022.[3] The band premiered a live music video for the song, featuring John Cooper on January 16, 2024.[8] The video was shot on November 22, 2023, in Salem, Virginia and was directed by Justin Reich.[9] It was recorded during the band's run on the Rock Resurrection tour.[10]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits for "Wolf" adapted from AllMusic.[11]
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Saint Asonia
Additional musicians
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Production
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Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada Rock (Mediabase)[12] | 11 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[13] | 21 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Version | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | October 21, 2022 | Original | Spinefarm | [14] | |
| November 10, 2023 | Featuring John Cooper | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^ Josh Johnson (October 27, 2022). "Saint Asonia announces new 'Extrovert' EP; listen to single "Wolf" now". ABC Audio. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "John Cooper: Adds Vocals To Saint Asonia Song". Heaven's Metal. November 14, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Johan Wippsson (October 27, 2022). "Saint Asonia Shares "Wolf" Visualizer". Melodic. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Saint Asonia Release New Version of 'Wolf' Featuring Skillet Vocalist John Cooper: Official Visualizer Streaming". Bravewords. November 10, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Johan Wippsson (November 13, 2023). "Saint Asonia Share Lyric Video For New Version Of "Wolf" Featuring Skillet's John Cooper". Melodic. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Samuel Stevens (November 16, 2022). "Saint Asonia - Extrovert EP". Crucial Rhythm. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Reggie Edwards. "Review: Saint Asonia- Extrovert". The Front Row Report. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Johan Wippsson (January 16, 2024). "Saint Asonia Share Lyric Video For New Version Of "Wolf" Featuring Skillet's John Cooper". Melodic. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "Saint Asonia release 'Wolf' video". Front Row Report. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Josh Johnson (January 16, 2024). "Saint Asonia rocks with Skillet's John Cooper in new "Wolf" video". ABC Audio. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "Wolf - Saint Asonia Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "Canada-Active Rock: 11/23/2024 - 11/28/2024". Mediabase. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Songs: March 30, 2024". Billboard. March 30, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "Saint Asonia Announce New "Extrovert" EP + Share "Wolf"". Spinefarm Records. October 27, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2024.