For Tommy Vext, Born To Survive brings a shared musical ambition with guitarist Chris Cain into focus. The founding Bad Wolves members have reunited in WITH A VENGEANCE, whose seven-track debut EP is out now.
Vext explains: “Born to Survive represents everything Chris Cain and I always believed Bad Wolves could have been, but could never fully realize. Reuniting with Kevin and joining forces with Austin and Xander has given us the freedom to create music rooted in brotherhood, mutual respect, and the belief that human connection and artistic expression will always be greater than the differences that divide us.”
Matt Guglielmo (The Acacia Strain) produced the EP, with vocal production by Spencer Sotelo (Periphery). Guitarist Angel Vivaldi guests on “Holy Ghost.” Vivaldi collaborated with Vext and Cain early in the project, before Xander Raymond Charles moved from bass to guitar and Kevin Creekman joined on bass.
The current lineup pairs vocalist Vext with guitarists Cain and Charles, bassist Creekman and drummer Austin D’Amond. D’Amond’s background includes work with DevilDriver and Chimaira, while Creekman has worked with Peyton Parrish and Bad Wolves.
The announcement describes WITH A VENGEANCE as a modern hard rock band combining large choruses with metalcore influences, groove and melody. Charles contributes groove-driven riffs and modern djent-inspired textures. The supplied biography also connects Vext and Cain’s earlier creative work in Bad Wolves with songs including the multi-platinum “Zombie.”
Alongside the EP, the announcement references videos for “Shared Light” and “Oblivion.” It also states that WITH A VENGEANCE are currently on tour, without supplying dates or venues.
