Dear Monsters

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Dear Monsters
Bad Wolves - Dear Monsters.jpg
Studio album by
Bad Wolves
ReleasedOctober 29, 2021 (2021-10-29)
Recorded2020–2021
StudioSparrow Sound Studios, Glendale, California
GenreAlternative metal, groove metal, hard rock
Length45:03
LabelBetter Noise
Producer
Bad Wolves chronology
N.A.T.I.O.N.
(2019) 		Dear Monsters
(2021)
Singles from Dear Monsters
  1. "Lifeline"
    Released: September 7, 2021[1][2]
  2. "If Tomorrow Never Comes"
    Released: October 28, 2021[3]

Dear Monsters is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Bad Wolves. It was released on October 29, 2021 through Better Noise Music and was produced by Josh Gilbert.[4] It is supported by the singles "Lifeline" and "If Tomorrow Never Comes". Bad Wolves will the album as a support act on Tremonti's European tour in January 2022.[5] It is the first album to feature vocalist Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz, after the departure of Tommy Vext from the band in January 2021.

Background and recording[]

Following the completion of their tour promoting N.A.T.I.O.N. (2019), Bad Wolves began writing music for their third studio album. In an interview in October 2020, former Bad Wolves vocalist Tommy Vext confirmed that the band had almost completed their third studio album and that they may release it six months early exclusively via Patreon.[6] However, on January 8, 2021, Vext announced his departure from the band, with intention to launch his own solo career.[7]

On June 2, 2021, Bad Wolves announced Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz had joined the band as their lead vocalist and that they were working on their third album called Dear Monsters, which they claimed would be "the best Bad Wolves album to date".[8] Laskiewicz was previously involved in the songwriting of N.A.T.I.O.N.

According to Laskiewicz, "The album [Dear Monsters] was about 60% done when I joined the band." Despite this, Laskiewicz was involved in the songwriting and helped the other band members with the completion of the remaining 40% of the album.[9][10]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Wall of Sound6/10[11]
Hysteria Magazine7/10[12]

Dear Monsters was met with mixed reviews. KJ Draven of Wall of Sound writes "They [Bad Wolves] have written some cool heavy riffs and more melodic tracks to put together a collection that has peaks and valleys that make for a great drinkin’ and singin’ album… There are decent album tracks, and might even make good singles, but they don’t rock me."[11]

Alan Ronson of Brutal Planet adds “Bad Wolves has proved they can not only make great music but can sustain the behemoth of the music industry and endure a change in their lineup. It takes a special kind of determination to undergo all that affliction and come out on top with an album as stunning as this. 'Dear Monsters' is an intense and passionate response to all the beasts who attempted to devour them."[13]

Track listing[]

No.TitleLength
1."Sacred Kiss"4:04
2."Never Be the Same"3:50
3."Lifeline"3:13
4."Wildfire"3:16
5."Comatose"4:03
6."Gone"3:40
7."On the Case"3:27
8."If Tomorrow Never Comes"3:08
9."Springfield Summer"4:16
10."House of Cards"4:19
11."Classical"3:33
12."In the Middle"4:09
Total length:45:06

Personnel[]

Bad Wolves

  • Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz – lead vocals
  • Doc Coyle – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Chris Cain – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Kyle Konkiel – bass, backing vocals
  • John Boecklin – drums, percussion, producer

Production

References[]

  1. ^ "Bad Wolves unveil Lifeline, their first single with new vocalist Daniel 'DL' Laskiewicz". Kerrang!. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  2. ^ "Bad Wolves introduce 'Dear Monsters' with the first single, "Lifeline"". Knotfest. September 8, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Blabbermouth (October 29, 2021). "BAD WOLVES Drop Music Video For 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "BAD WOLVES To Release 'Dear Monsters' Album In October; First Single 'Lifeline' Out Now". Blabbermouth.net. September 8, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "Bad Wolves on Instagram: Wolfpack! We're headed to Europe to tour with @tremontiofficial and play our new album #DearMonsters!". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "INTERVIEW: Bad Wolves (14/10/2020)". October 30, 2020.
  7. ^ Pasbani, Robert (January 9, 2021). "Tommy Vext Reportedly Out of Bad Wolves". Metal Injection. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  8. ^ "We are Excited to Officially Announce That Bad Wolves Has A New Singer − Daniel 'DL' Laskiewicz". June 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  9. ^ Arto Mäenpää (October 26, 2021). "Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz about "Dear Monsters": "The album was about 60% done when I joined the band"". chaoszine.net. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  10. ^ Gary Graff (November 2, 2021). "New Singer, Seventh Top 10 Hit: Bad Wolves Share What's Next". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  11. ^ a b Draven, KJ H. "Bad Wolves – Dear Monsters (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "Bad Wolves // Dear Monsters". Hysteria Magazine. October 25, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  13. ^ Ronson, Alan (October 28, 2021). "BAD WOLVES: Dear Monsters". BPM. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
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