Turbowolf is a rock band founded in Bristol

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, UK

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 whose members include Chris Georgiadis (Vocals / Synth), Andy Ghosh (Guitar), Joe Baker (Bass) & Blake Davies (Drums). They released their debut album (titled Turbowolf) in November 2011 on Hassle Records.

History

Prior to releasing their debut album, Turbowolf spent several years developing their act in a series of UK tours and shows with the likes of The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster

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. In 2010 they also toured around Europe with Korn

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. They’ve also been very active on the festival circuit clocking up performances at Download

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 amongst others.

Shortly after signing to Hassle Records in June 2011, Turbowolf released "A Rose For The Crows" as their first single. The video, directed by Stephen Agnew, was previewed exclusively on Kerrang!

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magazine's website.

Reception

Turbowolf's debut album has been met with mixed reviews. AltSounds found the album "obvious" and "formulaic", noting

Both the lyrical content of ["Introduction"] and subsequent number, "Ancient Snake," bemoan doomed romance in a much too obvious way. When not behind a demonic subtext, these lead vocals sound like emo dressed in the guises of crunch metal riffs.

while the Netherlands

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-based FestivalInfo described the album as "straightforward rock... complemented by an interesting keyboard."