Big Wolf Band - "Rebel's Journey"

Big Wolf Band release "Empire And A Prayer" single from forthcoming album "Rebel's Journey" One of Britain’s most respected and critically acclaimed blues rock bands “Big Wolf Band” will release “Empire and a Prayer” on Friday 19th January.  It’s the first single from their forthcoming long-awaited studio album “Rebel’s Journey.”

The album “Rebel’s Journey” will be released on 19^th April 2024.

From Friday 19^th January, the new single will be available on all streaming platforms from this commercial link – https://linktr.ee/bigwolfband

From Friday 19^th January, the new album will be available to pre-order from – https://www.bigwolfband.com/shop

The new album is about the growth of the band and frontman’s Jonathan Earp’s personal journey. Big Wolf Band have built a reputation as being one of the best live bands on the circuit, delivering dynamic shows with an expansive range of self-penned songs that cover all flavours of blues rock that truly makes them unique. "Rebel’s Journey" reinforces this bands creativity, musicianship, and delivery. Each song having its own identity but still that unmistakable Big Wolf sound. The band’s ability to drift between genres while keeping their own sound is a big selling point amongst followers of the band.

The first single off the album and racing out of the blocks is Empire and a Prayer. This is a high energy, pedal to metal riff-based guitar track. It hits you with flavours of southern rock, Americana and hints of the blues, laced with catchy vocal hooks, driving piano and powerful drums. 

Rebel's Journey - Track Listing 1. Empire and a Prayer (3:57) 2. Valley of the Fallen Kings (5:58) 3. Lay it on the Line (3:48) 4. Rise Together (4:06) 5. Six Strings Loaded (4:19) 6. Black Dog Blues (6:07) 7. Standing in the Rain (7:24) 8. Living on Borrowed Time (3:46) 9. Got Me Reeling (4:32) 10. Crazy Love (3:32) 11. Darker Side of You (4:40) 12. Just a Little Bit    (5:26) 13. Too Many Times (4:20)

Production Credits All songs written by Jonathan Earp except Empire and a Prayer, Got Me Reeling and Living on Borrowed Time Written by Jonathan Earp and Justin Johnson. Lead guitar and vocals – Jonathan Earp Bass – Mick Jeynes Drums – Tim Jones Rhythm Guitar and backing vocals – Justin Johnson Piano and Hammond organ – Robin Fox Backing vocals – Zoe Green Addition Vocals on Rise Together – Tracey Earp and Sheena Sear Shaker, Tambourine, and kitchen sink – Mark Stuart Produced by Mark Stuart and Jonathan Earp Mixed by Mark Stuart and Sheena Sear Mastered by Sheena Sear Chief Studio Entertainment – Ralf and Susie (M2 Studio dogs) Recorded and mastered at M2 Studios Album artwork – Daniel Lloyd Single Artwork – Jonathan Earp and Daniel Lloyd

The song is about escapism, getting away from it all and in this case taking a drive in your favourite car to forget your daily worries. The track is also a little nod to a friend who has provided help to the band in the past. The backing vocals on this track and on the rest of the album is the wonderful Zoe Green. This song demonstrates the band’s ability to move through the gears with ease and ultimately demonstrates a more rocking sound. This track was co-written by Jonathan Earp and Justin Johnson.

“Rebel’s Journey highlights my own personal battle with my mental and physical health,” says vocalist and guitarist Jonathan Earp. “I have a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (HEDS) which affects everything. I had surgery in mid-2019 during our “Be Free” tour to repair damage to my right shoulder, dislocations, and nerve pain. Unfortunately, the operation caused more pain and numbness and for nearly 2 years I struggled to play; some days to even hold a plectrum."

"Songs like Standing in the Rain, Black Dog Blues and Living on Borrowed Time are about the battles I had during those dark days. My condition will always be a challenge but one I live with and continue to prove doubters wrong.”

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