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.
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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 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.
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–present: ''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.
In the Summer of 2025, Alpha Wolf joined the Amity Affliction and The Devil Wears Prada a special guest band for the Summer of Loud 2025 Tour headlined by Beartooth, Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, and I Prevail, with TX2, Kingdom of Giants, and Dark Divine as the opening acts.

Band members

Current
  • Sabian Lynch – rhythm guitar, lead guitar
  • John Arnold – bass, backing vocals, lead vocals
  • Scottie Simpson – lead guitar, bass
  • Lochie Keogh – lead vocals
  • Mitch Fogarty – drums
Former
  • Hayden Dargavel – bass
  • Jackson Arnold – drums
  • Lloyd Hornidge – lead guitar
  • Aidan Ellaz – lead vocals

Awards

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
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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.
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ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association, which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.
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Berlin Music Video Awards

The Berlin Music Video Awards is an international music festival that promotes the art of music videos. As of 2025 there are 17 categories running.
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2021AKUDAMABest EditorNominated