To the Rats and Wolves
High-octane German electronicore that pairs crushing metalcore breakdowns with neon-lit trance synths. Aggressive, catchy, and built for the front row of a festival.
High-octane German electronicore that pairs crushing metalcore breakdowns with neon-lit trance synths. Aggressive, catchy, and built for the front row of a festival.
To the Rats and Wolves emerged from Essen, Germany, in 2012 as a prominent force in the 'electronicore' or 'trancecore' movement. Their sound identity is defined by the collision of post-hardcore aggression and Euro-dance sensibilities, characterized by high-gloss production and a dual-vocal attack.
Wasted.' to their final 2019 effort 'Cheap Love', they evolved from a raw, DIY metalcore sound into a sophisticated, pop-inflected hybrid. They occupied a specific cultural niche in the German heavy scene alongside acts like Eskimo Callboy (now Electric Callboy), prioritizing fun and high-energy performance over the somber tropes of traditional metal. Critically, they were noted for their ability to craft infectious hooks without sacrificing the intensity of their breakdowns. Following their dissolution in 2020, vocalist Nico Sallach joined Electric Callboy, further cementing the band's legacy as a vital incubator for the modern German electro-metal sound.
Shares trance, post-hardcore, alternative metal, euphoric (subgenre)
Shares trance, post-hardcore, alternative metal, euphoric (subgenre)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative metal, screaming, belting (subgenre)
Shares dual-vocal trade-offs, post-hardcore, alternative metal, screaming (detail)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative metal, screaming, synth-pop (subgenre)
Shares trance, post-hardcore, alternative metal, euphoric (signature)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative metal, screaming, synth-pop (subgenre)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative metal, screaming, belting (subgenre)
Shares trance, alternative metal, euphoric, screaming (signature)
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