NEWS: CIRCLE THE WOLVES release Self-Titled album

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Released on 6th December, CIRCLE THE WOLVES‘ new self-titled album is available through Catalyst Records.

Fronted by a powerhouse vocalist, CIRCLE THE WOLVES combines metal with an orchestral and piano style, heavy on wavetable synthesis to complete a total sonic experience. With virtuoso leads, and complicated chord structures found in most classical music, overlaid by unique vocals and harmonies, the listener isn’t even aware of the complexity of the music supporting the female led band. Coupled with a unique stage show, CIRCLE THE WOLVES is truly a diamond in the gothic-metal scene.

Lead vocalist, Michelle Johnson, is very much influenced by the likes of Halestorm, Evanescence, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Avril Lavigne and many more. She grew up listening to all different styles of music from country to pop to rock. The album reflects how these influences combine to make a heavy album with an infectious light rhythmic tone.

Michelle Johnson (Singer):

Studio singer and vocal producer, Michelle prefers to stay out of the limelight, focusing her time on studio projects and marketing for Circle the Wolves. We were very lucky to have her working on the first two albums, creating the sound of Circle the Wolves and we look forward to large shows and creating a stage show worthy of the music she helped craft.

Ben Muholland (Bass):
Benn is one of the most energetic and lively performers to ever take a Canadian stage! He’s played on huge festivals, toured extensively and recorded with some of Alberta’s most amazing and creative bands. A consummate professional, he is practiced and tight, and when he hits the stage, he’s impossible to ignore, his energy is infectious and takes the crowd by storm!

Keith Runco (drummer) :
Live and session musician Keith Runco has enjoyed a great career as a drummer in Canada. He’s played on huge stages, toured internationally, and during Covid, he spent the balance of his time in the studio writing with several diverse artists. In fact, he’s played on over 70 tracks in the last year and recorded six albums!

Along with Circle the Wolves, he is part of the new-metal band Dead by Morning, which will be releasing their debut album spring of 2022.

Corey Johnson (Producer/Writer):
Corey has been an engineer and producer in Canada for decades, way back to tape based systems. He has helped launch the careers of hundreds of Canadian artists, spent time as a broadcast engineer, and has worked with legends in the international music community.

Corey is a co-owner of Catalyst Production, which includes a live sound production company, record label, recording studio, publishing company and video production company, and is currently building a partnership with Freebird Production to create a live streaming stage and streaming arts show.

Steven Johnson (Guitarist) :
An alumni of one of the finest arts universities in Canada, Steven is a teacher, performer and resource for hundreds of musicians in the Canadian music scene.
Along with writing and recording for Circle the Wolves, Steven works on ambient tracks based on acoustic guitar and synthesis models.
He is also the proud father of Stella Johnson (18), who is a folk phenom having shared stages with some of the biggest and beat Alberta musicians on some of the best folk stages in the country.