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WOLF – LEGION OF BASTARDS (6)

Perhaps you've heard of Iron Maiden. They play in stadiums to tens of thousands of people, and are easily one of the most famous bands to ever have existed. They've written more albums than they've had birthdays, and that's saying something. Oh, you have heard of them? So have Wolf.

Obviously there are always X to the power N copies of popular bands, and that's no different with metal. Kids listen to their favourite records, and think "I want to do that!". Naturally, they're usually terrible. That's what makes Wolf kind of unusual. They're actually quite good at what they do. Groovy riffs, plenty of solos and a competent Bruce Dickinson mimic on vocals. If they were playing in some covers band - I don't know, "Iron Made Them" or "Iron-on Maiden" - you'd say they were great. They really pulled it off. If they existed in the 80s, it's even possible that they'd have become a household name that would live on forever in someone's uncle's dusty record collection.

But they're not from the 80s, and these aren't covers. And in a world where Iron Maiden already exists, why do we need Wolf? What's the point?

Reviewed by Nick Oakden
‘Legion of Bastards’ is out now on Century Media.

You’ll like this if… you've got a metal hunger that the 80s didn't cure.

 

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