MAY 12, 2012 /// BAND OF THE MONTH: A review by Unsigned Bands/Fred Sandiego
Let’s face the facts we’ve got very little information about the band we picked out. Wulf of Collision is a part Belgian, part British Hard Rock band formed in Hoogstraten, Belgium. They have just recorded their first demo couple of months ago. But the truth is that one photo and great music is enough for a review.
The first track of the demo, “self titled” When Wulves Collide really kicks ass. I necessarily want to use this trite phrase ’cause there’s no better way to describe it. Pay attention to the drum track of this particular song! “Fall of a Titan” is more of a traditional and strong rock song. My favorite one is the last track of the demo “Monster Inside Me” which reminds me of the early recordings of Def Leppard.
It is remarkable that a band that has been around for a short time is already able to offer such well produced, aptly arranged music. Hopefully they will continue to develop from this promising beginning.
Band members: Vocals – Yannick ‘Woesh’ Woestenborghs, Lead Guitar – Colin Ashcroft, Rhythm Guitar – Jeroen Claesen, Bass – Matthijs Braspenning, Drums – Roel Sommen
############################################################################################### SnoozeControl review Published on Sunday the 25th of November 2012:37 by Tom http://www.snoozecontrol.be
Let's kick start this Sunday morning with a bit of solid Hard Rock of Wulf of Collision. Well, British ... the band is from Hoogstraten (BE). They have just recorded their first demo and obviously asked us if we would be willing to review it. We welcomed 3 Tracks into our letterbox and to be totally honest ... it was love at first sight!
The first track is titled "When Wulves Collide", a more than worthy title for the song. The track opens with some solid guitar blasts while a few seconds later all the other instruments get thrown in. For a moment it reminds me of Motörhead: fast vocals, fast instruments ... in short: it starts off with a bang!
"Fall Of A Titan" is the second song. A bit more quiet en more leaning towards the traditional rock genre. None the worse for it though ... fitting a hot summer night to chill with your mates. Both instrumentally and vocally this song is definitely on the right track.
Song number 3 "Monster Inside Me" opens in a playful way. I have to admit it is an enticing song and the group keeps it up right to the end of 'times', i.e. to the end of the song. Vocally this song is a little different again. Provoking and innovating.
Conclusion: the band itself meant very little to me at first. A relatively unknown band that in my opinion has recorded a demo of great quality. Whilst I'm looking forward to hear a full album from this band, I'm going to catch up with one of their gigs. That must be saying something! A top band, a top demo, now we want a top album!
############################################################################################### White Room Reviews - 23 December 2012
Some bands climb onto the stage right after forming a group, others hang out in the rehearsal room for quite a while to perfect their music. That is also the case for the Belgian band: Wulf Of Collision. After a lot of work on their songs they went to Wales to record their EP. Three numbers is enough for Wulf Of Collision to show why they were picked from scores of bands to play the Belgian national final of the Global Battle of The Bands. They play raw rock that is very well constructed. Their songs are very strong. 'Fall Of A Titan' reminds you of another project of Slash. This is due to the strong guitar parts of Colin Ashcroft. Yet the band gives their music its own twist. You can also notice this from the break in that same song. Wulf Of Collision shows why it is such a shame that this band has only recorded three songs on their EP: you want to hear more from them.
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75/100
Wulf Of Collision is a part-Belgian, part-British band that mostly holds its roots in Hoogstraten. You can hear their first demo, which was recorded last february in ales, online. Wulf Of Collision play some dirty, straight up rock ’n roll, and for being a relatively new band, they have already left their mark on the Belgian music scene, since they recently got nominated to compete in the Global Battle of The Bands competition.
This particular demo contains three tracks and kicks off with the self-titled track “Wulf Of Collision,” a furious rumble followed by fast paced guitars, oozing with filthy guitar rock, as ifLemmy Kilmister possesed these guys. “Fall of a Titan” begins with some raw guitar, leading into the rest of the band falling in, and displays the true sound of rock ’n roll, holding all the elements needed to rock out, from high notes to guitar solos.
“Monster Inside Me” has a thumping start, with the bass lick playing over, and I’m always a sucker for some bass to open the song up. All in all, this remains the odd song on the demo but is also my favorite track. The whole thing is well-produced and good quality for a demo, so I will need to keep an eye out for these guys and see what the future holds for Wulf Of Collision.
Hard Rock band Wulf of Collision (based in Hoogstraten, Belgium) are one of few bands who I've seen come far in the rock scene in such a short space of time. I'm very impressed with their Demo E.P and style of songs written, obviously the quality of recording canbe a lot better in the final mastering of their songs, but as a demo you can hear where the band is going.
There is a very strong mix of the Rock and Grunge genre here, from bands such as Guns N Roses all the way to Orange Goblin. I can see Wulf of Collision coming out on the Rock front of the music industry if they keep up their music with their versatile blends and playing styles. I will be interested to hear what is next of the band!
############################################################################################### LORDS OF METAL (HOLLAND) 03/02/2013 Score 8/10 http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/nl/reviews/view/id/23803
It might be a strange comparison, but this sounds like Lenny Kravitz swallowing a few sticks of dynamite and regurgitating this as some seriously spiced up songs. The guitar sparks uncontrollably everywhere and the vocal cords sound like they've tried to extinguish them with really cheap whiskey. So really nice stuff, this demo (!) comprising of three songs of this Belgian/British crew. It takes off as an uncoiled missile backed by distorted bass, while a howling Ace Frehley siren introduces the raw singing. This uptempo song definitely hits its target and is very engrossing with its controlled alternation and melody. The almost continuously soloing guitar with some really edgy notes won't be to everybody's linking, but I love it. Track 2 starts with an authentic seventies' guitar and builds up deliciously to a classic mid-tempo blues rock song where we get to hear some nice fills from the drums and some old-fashioned dirty solos. The third and last track is a straight forward pounder, where again precisely at the right moments and very tastefully they ease off the throttle ; shame about the fade out. A few other minor points of attention; the sound as a whole (the haze of ride cymbal for instance shows restricted recording quality) and the odd unsuitable helium vocal squeal. Nevertheless a very promising demo; these guys deserve a great recording studio, then I'll rush out to the shops to get there debut album (in vinyl?).