Leatherwolf
American heavy metal band
Leatherwolf is an American heavy metal band formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1981. They split up in 1992, but reunited in 1999. The group is also nicknamed the "Triple Axe Attack" for pioneering the use of a 3-guitar lineup in heavy metal.
Currently comprising lead vocalist Keith Adamiak, guitarists Rob Math and Luke Man, bassist Barry Sparks, and drummer Dean Roberts, the band has released six studio albums. Leatherwolf has undergone many lineup changes during its existence. No member has been constant throughout its entire timeline but several former members have returned at differing times. The band continues to perform live and released a new album in 2022 titled Kill the Hunted.
History
Early days and first two albums (1981–1988)
Formed in the early 1980s, a teenaged Leatherwolf emerged on the Southern California scene sharing bills with fellow L.A and O.C. metal acts such as Metallica, Witch, and Slayer at venues like the Woodstock and Radio City.
Witch drummer Punky Peru (Perry Boyer) was part of the first Leatherwolf line-up in 1981 along with bassist Jerome Sevron (Jammin' Gyro), Scott Moore and Geoff Gayer on guitars and vocalist Carl Detkin. This line-up was very short-lived and already the same year Matt Hurich joined on bass, Dean Roberts on drums, and Carey Howe on guitar.
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