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It’s the time of the week that we highlight one of our favourite new releases. This time its Wild For You by Aiden Night And The Revanants. Read a little about the song in the band’s own words. Then, listen to it once or fifty times!

Song Background Information

Aidan Night and the Revenants are a goth metal band from Brisbane, Australia. Fronted by artist, singer, and songwriter Aidan Night, the group crafts music that blurs the boundaries between goth, alternative rock, and heavy metal. Since forming in mid-2023, they have released multiple singles that showcase their dark, heavy, yet melodic sound, drawing influences from The Cure and Sisters of Mercy to Electric Wizard and Queens of the Stone Age. Known for their energetic live shows, the band has quickly built a grassroots following in their hometown. With a unique combination of heavy riffs, brooding atmospheres, and infectious hooks, Aidan Night and the Revenants create a sound for misfits and outcasts that’s captivating and powerful.

From the opening notes, “Wild For You” grabs listeners with its colossal guitar work. Blending the sludgy, doom-laden heft of Electric Wizard and Acid Bath with the brooding melodic edge of Alice in Chains, the riffs build in intensity, evoking the tension of a wolf stalking its prey. The drumming is equally noteworthy, with a dynamic and versatile performance that channels the bombastic energy of Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) and John Bonham (Led Zeppelin). From thunderous fills to intricate grooves, the percussion drives the song’s momentum, adding layers of movement and drama. The lyrics of “Wild For You” explore themes of obsession, temptation, and primal hunger. Told through the eyes of a werewolf stalking its next victim, the song delves into the duality of human nature.Together with haunting vocal harmonies, these elements create a powerful sonic experience, combining the heaviness of stoner doom with the gothic flair of HIM and Type O Negative.

A standout moment in the track is its explosive guitar solo. Beginning with restrained, emotive bends layered over the chorus, the solo transitions into a brief shuffle beat before erupting into a howling, blues-infused crescendo. Capturing the essence of stoner blues at its most raw and untamed, the lead carries the song to its climax. As the track crescendos, Aidan Night delivers the defiant declaration: “Bury your heart, I’ll tear you apart.”, ostensibly echoing the fate of the protagonist’s prey. The song closes with a heavy, sludgy finale, echoing the iconic riffing of Black Sabbath’s “Hole in the Sky.”

Building on the success of earlier singles like “Hidden Eye” and “Devils May Cry,” “Wild For You” represents a bold evolution for the band. With its massive riffs, dynamic rhythm section, and evocative storytelling, the track solidifies Aidan Night and the Revenants as an emerging force in the alternative rock and metal scene. They plan to continue releasing more singles, playing shows on the Australian east coast, while building their online following across the world so stay tuned!”

All rights to the song used in this post are retained by Aidan Night and the Revenants . The images used were provided by Aidan Night and the Revenants and taken/created by Dinno Anugrah.