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Leatherwolf
12+ albums
heavy metalhard rockPower metalmetalhair metal
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Leatherwolf is an American heavy metal band formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1981. They initially split up in 1992 but reunited in 1999. The band is sometimes referred to as the "Triple Axe Attack" due to its use of a three-guitar lineup. As of 2022, the group consists of lead vocalist Keith Adamiak, guitarists Rob Math and Luke Man, bassist Barry Sparks, and drummer Dean Roberts. Leatherwolf has released six studio albums and undergone numerous lineup changes, with no member remaining constant throughout its history. The band continues to perform live and released the album "Kill the Hunted" in 2022. Leatherwolf formed in the early 1980s and performed alongside metal acts such as Metallica, Witch, and Slayer in Southern California venues. The first lineup included Punky Peru on drums, Jerome Sevron on bass, Scott Moore and Geoff Gayer on guitars, and Carl Detkin on vocals, but this lineup was short-lived. By 1983, Michael Olivieri had replaced Detkin on vocals, and the band included Dean Roberts on drums, Carey Howe on guitar, and Matt Hurich on bass. Their early demo led to a contract with Tropical Records, which produced a five-song EP in 1984. The EP was released as a full album by Steamhammer/SPV in 1985 under the title "Leatherwolf" and in the UK as "Endangered Species." In 1986, Matt Hurich left the band and was replaced by Paul Carman. Leatherwolf signed with Island Records and released another self-titled album in 1987, produced by Kevin Beamish. Singles f
