As requested, here’s an obscure band that needs to be discovered by all classic metal / hard rock fans: UK’s CRYWOLF. Formed by active musicians from the effervescent first half of the Eighties British rock scene – all were in various bands before and after CryWolf – the group started operations early in the decade, hence, being part of the NWOBHM.
Founding member vocalist Mark Grimmett (previously drummer for other bands) is the brother of the late Steve Grimmett (GRIM REAPER), whom helped CryWolf with the recording of their only officially released EP, 1989’s ‘The First Twelve Inches’. And yes, Mark is the lead singer on the recent ATLANTIC comeback 2024 album ”Another World” (one of the best CD’s of the year, btw).
CryWolf recorded many songs all over their career being part of LP compilations such as “Metal Maniaxe”, “It’s Unheard Of!”, “Europe’s Best Metal”, etc. Also, CryWolf released various indie cassettes; ‘Down On Love’ (1985), ‘Time Runs Out’ (1986), and ‘Untouched’ (1987).
As requested, here’s CRYWOLF “Anthology“, released by No Remorse Records compiling all these songs into one single CD, remastered, obtaining a good sound quality.
Musically CRYWOLF takes the best of the late NWOBHM era – metal with melody – and consistent hard rock groove from the British breed, all with very strong vocals by Mark Grimmett. There’s incredibly good rockin’ tunes here, with bite at places, with tons of melody on others, including a good use of keyboards.
A really nice find indeed!
HIGHLY Recommended
01 – 12 O’Clock (And All Is Hell)
02 – Nothin’ To Lose
03 – Stay With Me
04 – Girls Like You
05 – Light Up My Fire
06 – The Gun
07 – Too Much Love
08 – Be My Lover
09 – Goodbye Forever
10 – Looking For Trouble
11 – Secret Honeymoon
12 – Time Runs Out
13 – Take A Chance
14 – On My Own
15 – Let It Go
16 – The Last Time
17 – A Crying Shame
18 – Down On Love
Mark Grimmett (v) – also in Raider, Black Dog, Empire, Random Access, Atlantic
Nick Singleton (g) – also in Raider, Firebyrds, Tattoed Love Boys, Black Dog
Chris Gyngell (g) – also in Empire, Van Damme, Firebyrds
Paul Robinson (b) – also in Black Dog
Jon Clayton (d) – also in Soldier Of Fortune
Steve Smith (b)
Lyn Major (k)