Wolves (Rise Against album)
Wolves is the eighth studio album by the American punk rock band Rise Against. It was released on June 9, 2017. It is their first studio album since 2004's Siren Song of the Counter Culture to be produced by the band without long time producers, Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore, and their only studio album to be released through Virgin Records. The album's lead single, "The Violence", was released on April 20, 2017. Two more songs, "House on Fire" and "Welcome to the Breakdown" were released on May 19 and June 2, respectively, as pre-release buzz tracks.
Wolves (Rise Against album)
Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rooted in hardcore punk and melodic hardcore, Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy hooks, an aggressive sound and playstyle, and rapid tempos. Lyrically, the band is known for their outspoken social commentary, covering a wide range of topics such as political injustice, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism.
Rise Against at Rock am Ring 2023. Left to right: Zach Blair, Tim McIlrath, Brandon Barnes (drums), and Joe Principe
Fat Wreck Chords co-founder Fat Mike signed Rise Against to their first record label in 2000.
Jason Livermore (left) and Bill Stevenson (right) produced Revolutions per Minute at the Blasting Room. The duo would go on to produce four of Rise Against's next five albums.
Blair and McIlrath playing on the Appeal to Reason tour in Hampton Beach