# Alpha Wolf (band)

Alpha Wolf are an Australian metalcore band originally from Burnie, Tasmania and currently located in Melbourne, Victoria. Bassist and founding vocalist John Arnold stated that "the name Alpha Wolf came from the movie The Grey". Their debut album Mono was released in July 2017 and peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

## Biography
### 2013–2016: Formation and Origin

The band formed in 2013 and released their debut EP Origin on 9 June 2014. The EP was preceded by three singles and nearly an entire album's worth of (currently lost) songs.

### 2017–2018: Mono and line-up change

In July 2017, the band's 2017 released its debut studio album titled, Mono. This is short for monochromatic, which means, "involving or producing visual images in a single color or in varying tones of a single color". This title and its association tease the lyrical content which deals strongly in themes of trauma and depression.
On 9 February 2018, MusicFeeds reported lead vocalist Aidan Ellaz was ejected from the band due to allegations of sexual assault. These charges were struck out due no evidence being presented on 6 January 2022.
In June 2018, Lochie Keogh and Mitch Fogarty were announced as new members.

### 2019–2023: Fault and A Quiet Place to Die

In April 2019, the band released Fault EP, with guitarist Sabian Lynch saying "Fault is our way of opening up, and doing our best to show that it's okay to mess up, it's okay to fail, it's okay make mistakes, as long as we can find ways grow from it. We always want to be honest with our song writing and these songs showcase a realisation within ourselves, thus creating the best music we've ever been a part of."
The band's second studio album, A Quiet Place to Die was released on 25 September 2020.
The band released the EP, Shh, on 31 March 2023.

### 2024: Half Living Things

In January 2024, the band released a single, "Sucks 2 Suck", which features Ice-T. The song is the second single from the band's third studio album Half Living Things.

## Members

Current members
* Sabian Lynch – rhythm guitar (2013–present), lead guitar (2013–2015)
* John Arnold – bass, backing vocals (2016–present), lead vocals (2013–2016)
* Scottie Simpson – lead guitar (2016–present), bass (2015–2016)
* Lochie Keogh – lead vocals (2018–present)
* Mitch Fogarty – drums (2018–present)
Former members
* Hayden Dargavel – bass (2013–2015)
* Jackson Arnold – drums (2013–2017)
* Lloyd Hornidge – lead guitar (2015–2016)
* Aidan Ellaz – lead vocals (2016–2018)

### Timeline
## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
| Title | Details | AUS |
| Mono | Released: 14 July 2017 Label: Greyscale (GSRCD005) Format: CD, digital download, streaming | 29 |
| A Quiet Place to Die | Released: 25 September 2020 Label: Greyscale (GSRCD038), Sharptone Format: CD, digital download, LP | 6 |
| Half Living Things | Released: 5 April 2024 Label: Greyscale (GSRCD087) Format: CD, digital download, LP | 19 |

### Extended plays

| Title | Details |
| Origin | Released: 9 June 2014 Label: Alpha Wolf (ALP002) Format: CD, digital download, streaming |
| Fault | Released: 19 April 2019 Label: Greyscale Records (GSRCD014) Format: CD, LP, streaming |
| The Lost & the Longing | Released: 15 August 2022 Label: Greyscale Records, SharpTone Records Format: Music download Notes: Split EP with Holding Absence |
| Shh | Released: 31 March 2023 Label: Greyscale Records, SharpTone Records Format: Music download |

### Singles

| Year | Title | Album |
| 2014 | "Death Bringer" | Origin |
| 2014 | "I Am; Horror" | Origin |
| 2015 | "Dark Soul" | non album single |
| 2016 | "Blkrchrds" | non album single |
| 2016 | "Nail Biter" | non album single |
| 2017 | "#104" | Mono |
| 2017 | "Ward of the State" | Mono |
| 2017 | "Golden Fate; Water Break" | Mono |
| 2018 | "Black Mamba" | non album single |
| 2018 | "No Name" | Fault |
| 2019 | "Sub-Zero" | Fault |
| 2020 | "Akudama" | A Quiet Place to Die |
| 2020 | "Creep" | A Quiet Place to Die |
| 2020 | "Bleed 4 You" | A Quiet Place to Die |
| 2020 | "Restricted (R18+)" | A Quiet Place to Die |
| 2021 | "Bleed 4 You" (Lo-Fi Remix; with Mik) | Shh |
| 2022 | "Aching Longing" (with Holding Absence) | The Lost & the Longing |
| 2022 | "Hotel Underground" | The Lost & the Longing |
| 2023 | "60cm of Steel" (Lo-Fi Remix; with Mik) | Shh |
| 2023 | "Bring Back the Noise" | Half Living Things |
| 2024 | "Sucks 2 Suck" (featuring Ice T) | Half Living Things |
| 2024 | "Whenever You're Ready" | Half Living Things |
| 2024 | "Cannibal" (with RedHook) | |

## Awards
### AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2020 | Fault | Best Independent Heavy Album or EP | Nominated | |

### APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | "60cm of Steel" by Alpha Wolf & Holding Absence | Most Performed Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Work | Nominated | |

### ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2021 | A Quiet Place to Die | Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album | Nominated | |