VOLA - Paper Wolf (Official Music Video)

Our new song, 'Paper Wolf', is out now! 🐺taken from our upcoming album 'Friend Of A Phantom' out November 1st 2024.
🎧Listen here: listen.volaband.com/paperwolf
💿New Merch / Album Preorder: www.volaband.com/shop/
On tour in Europe!
28.06 - Seinäjoki, Finland @ Provinssi Festival
29.06 - Helsinki, Finland @ Tuska Festival
26.07 - Manchester, UK @ Radar Festival
31.08 - Câmpulung, Romania @ Posada Festival
🐦‍⬛Friend Of A Phantom Europe tour 2024 🐦‍⬛
🎟️ its.volaband.com/eutour24
01.11 - Århus, Denmark @ Voxhall
02.11 - Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik
03.11 - Oslo, Norway @ Vulkan Arena
05.11 - To Be Announced
06.11 - To Be Announced
08.11 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Fryshuset Klubben
10.11 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbia Theater
11.11 - Krakow, Poland @ Hype Park
13.11 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Meetfactory
14.11 - Vienna, Austria @ Flex
15.11 - Munich, Germany @ Backstage Halle
16.11 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Komplex
17.11 - Milan, Italy @ Live Club
19.11 - Cologne, Germany @ Kantine
21.11 - Paris, France @ Petit Bain
22.11 - London, England @ Heaven
23.11 - Nottingham, England @ Rescue Rooms
24.11 - Glasgow, Scotland @ G2
25.11 - Manchester, England @ Club Academy
26.11 - Bristol, England @ SWX
27.11 - Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal
28.11 - Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Effenaar
29.11 - Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle
30.11 - København, Denmark @ Store Vega
🌐 Store: volaband.com/shop
🎭 Facebook: / volaband
📷 Instagram: / volaband
🔮 Discord: volaband.com/discord
🎂 Patreon: / volaband
🐦 Twitter: / volaband
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Music by VOLA
Lyrics by Asger Mygind
Produced by Asger Mygind
Mixed & mastered by Jacob Hansen / Hansen Studios
Video By Patrik Nuorteva & Tuomas Kurikka / ‪@riivatavisuals‬
Video lights & projections by www.vertigo.dk/
Child - Halla Saari
Father - Santtu Pelkonen
Monster - Aslak Junttu
Contact VOLA: [e-mail]
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📓 Paper Wolf Lyrics:
I cover my tracks and peel my layers
I gather my strength from thoughts and prayers
I empty my house too flee from chaos
I dream of a king that won’t betray us
Don’t delay us all
You better watch out the wolf is coming
Save your soul
You better watch out the wolf is coming
Dig a hole
My cigarette ash converts to sparkles
My eyes are installed in walls of marbles
They told me to break my floating castles
I dream of the day your bones are fossils
Are you puzzled now?
You better watch out the wolf is coming
Save your soul
You better watch out the wolf is coming
Dig a hole
You better watch out the wolf is coming
Save your soul
Give in to the crowd and turn to nothing
Bells will toll tonight
I won’t drown I can’t hold down my head
So you better watch out
I will swim with phantom limbs instead
I was never in doubt
(Formed so inconsistently, extending this misery lane)
(Breathing out the ever-present tragedy born on the plane)
You better watch out the wolf is coming
Save your soul
You better watch out the wolf is coming
Dig a hole
You better watch out the wolf is coming
Save your soul
Give in to the crowd and turn to nothing
Bells will toll tonight
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#volaband #paperwolf #friendofaphantom

[@volaband]

We never put boundaries on our songwriting but merely search for a direction that feels unexplored and exciting to us. With Paper Wolf, we suddenly found ourselves in a territory where an old-school metal atmosphere crept into our blend of sounds. We liked what we heard and then ran with it at full speed. Thanks for listening. See us live in the US: listen.volaband.com/natour23 New Paper Wolf Merch: www.volaband.com/ Listen to 'Paper Wolf' on your service of choice: listen.volaband.com/paperwolf

[@ni.fatcat]

This is amazing. A few seconds in and I said "hey, this sounds like latest vola. I love it. I miss the early vo- Woah!". This is just damn right. thank you!

[@Ningishzida]

Just do what you do...I'm along for the ride.

[@huntershive]

Speechless sound!

[@morriganmoonglow2712]

It is excellent. 👏

[@djentleman7]

Full speed ahead captain! Can't wait to see you again this Sunday!

[@mackalrath]

I bought a jumper from VOLA during the Applause of a Distant Crowd era, and it came with a hand-written note from Nicolai that reads, "Hi there :) Thank you for supporting our music

[@kenaiinaugust]

This is awesome! From the time I’ve spent with them, they as kind-hearted and genuine as they come. I couldn’t wish there found success upon a better group of guys. Keep making amazing music.

[@LadyBoogScoots]

I got to interact with Adam after a show in Cleveland. Best concert I've ever been to. Didn't expect them to just jump into the crowd and say hi to everyone after the last song. Such cool people.

[@daavidmurphy3562]

I received a note from Nicolai when I ordered a hat during that album cycle. I proceeded to make sure that I saw them live twice in the Netherlands on that tour, all the way from Philadelphia.

[@michaelclark7456]

Man I got one of those too when I bought the Inmazes album and oil painting!

[@djentleman7]

Yea I have one of those I love them for it. Took pictures with them after the show in brooklyn last year. Hoping to get some more this September

[@botezatugabriel2614]

Came here expecting a VOLA style wall of sound and did not get disappointed

[@stijnstrotmann]

So awesome! Recently upgraded my speakers and meeennnn this band just blows me away!!

[@cosmicwildfire6821]

I remember chatting with the guys after an amazing gig they did in Milan last September and upon asking Asger when he thought they would release the new album he told me: "hopefully by the end of next year" - ergo 2023. Now I don't care when they'll actually release the record, as long as we get new beautiful music to cherish. Love this band for eternity.

[@mundatos]

Please!!! Never stop making music. Thanks to what you do, my life is better.

[@michaelclark7456]

It had NO RIGHT being that good. I swear VOLA just doesn't miss!

[@hrothgarnogar]

Why wouldn't it have any right being that good??? What else would you have expected???

[@oddindian1]

It tickles the pickle just so. @@hrothgarnogar

[@coquifrog]

They do not miss...

[@misterkeys2893]

"They told me to break my floating castles I dream of the day your bones are fossils" Holy. Shit.

[@seanmadison6360]

These guys are like wine or whiskey. They are getting better with age. It's refreshing to hear a band that incorporates old sounds and techniques with a completely new sound and style. So many bands these days sound exactly like someone from the past. You know when you hear VOLA. Very original.

[@coquifrog]

Each time I listen it gets better...

[@paulwillson3081]

Banger! They keyboards are 10/10 on this.

[@koldbite2158]

Nicolai's growl/screams behind Asger's harmonic vocals never gets old! This track is brilliant and I'm so pumped for the new album

[@volaband]

The screams are actually recorded by Asger. We’re glad you like the song! Thanks for the awesome feedback 🥳

[@koldbite2158]

@volaband it is? My bad haha! Paper Wolf is an earworm that can't stop jamming to, can't wait for the next single! 🤘

[@JoeNation1994]

I hope The Ocean rolls through Baltimore, Maryland again! It was criminally bad how low the attendance was at Baltimore Soundstage 02/07/2024. It all changed when The Ocean came on and they played this as one of their two encores. Probably the best concert I’ve attended next to An Evening with Haken 02/28/2024

[@Fuckyourselfgoogle]

'I dream of the day your bones are fossils' is such a killer line

[@Deadlad69]

"I gather my strength from thoughts and prayers" as well. Such damn good lyrics!

[@drphdmd7064]

I've listened to this probably twenty times since you guys dropped it. I don't know exactly why or how, but on the latest listen, I started tearing up. I've been having a really rough time these days, and there is something innate in this composition that hits me so hard in my feels that I can't even consciously identify what is it. Thank you guys for doing what you do. As a two year in a row top 0.01% listener on Spotify, I don't think it's possible for me to explain how much your music means to me. Sincerely, with all my heart, thank you.

[@coquifrog]

We are with you. Vola strong! Absolutely nothing wrong with allowing your emotions to flow!

[@Deadlad69]

I can't listen to 24 light-years without tearing up. Vola really knows how to write relatable lyrics

[@imshloodoo1]

Okay, but can we just take a moment to appreciate the amazing work that is being done by Martin on this track, because god damn the synth is absolutely beautiful! To no surprise, VOLA drops yet another banger. This will for sure be on repeat for me.

[@foealike4933]

Martin deserves a lot in every single track. I really love this mixture of old Genesis sounds and areas, combined with something you may find in Euro-Pop and even Techno. And he's a great piano-player as well. So he's for sure a lot more than just "the keys and synths". When Nicolai is the glue for all, Martin is the topping 👌

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

I think Nicolai's talent lies in his seemingly magical ability to create an amazing atmosphere that I want to exist in forever and his also seemingly magical ability to highlight the more interesting notes in the vocal melodies.

[@RobsonROX]

You better watch out, VOLA is coming!

[@Syntropathical11]

Exactly!!

[@chrishood6514]

It’s already amazing and I haven’t even heard a single note. 😅

[@Quinceps]

Don’t.

[@_wearetheocean_]

Currently the best band in the so-call modern prog scene, hands down. Now fingers crossed for a new album asap. Witness was (and still is) a milestone.

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

Agreed 100%!

[@JDWARHEAD]

Agree

[@user-vf3ml8po9o]

Dont forget " Voyager " too 🤘

[@immanueljungheim8512]

Alongside Haken and Riverside mind you. But VOLAs new song surprised me. What a great song. Especially after the new pretty meh SOEN song (Nickelback vibes ... ugh).

[@hrothgarnogar]

Idk man I'd put Aviations and TesseracT up there too.

[@strangemachines_]

If this is going to be the style of their next album, I’m all in. This is brilliant.

[@cmykristy]

Obsessed with how the song is so malicious in vibe while Asger keeps his pretty voice over it all like a crazed smile. Unsettling. I LOVE it.

Complex song structure, lyrics and video with a powerful message without being too pretentious. This is top artistry.

[@efournierga]

Yet another great song that makes me wonder why this band isnt bigger than they are. Fantastic tune gents. See you in a few weeks in PPATL

[@emptycloud2774]

They will grow, you watch. From a fan following them for around 5-6 years

[@Crusader1099]

this song gives me a mixture of vibes between the album Aplause of a distance crowd and the last chorus of this song as taken from the EP: Monsters. 🤘

[@Tenkanmusic]

The riffs, the harmonies, the arrangements... This is a freaking good song! 🤌🌟

[@rot_studios]

Definitely one of their more complex songs, with multiple passages. Very interesting, gonna need many listens this week :)

[@ivanmaglica264]

That chorus will stick in your ear much much longer than you might first think.

[@Quinceps]

Then it’s pop.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

that was one of the coolest funkiest breakdowns ive heard, it was awesome. One of my favorites ive heard in a while although thats not really a rare occurrence with vola.

[@user-gh9iw1of2y]

0:47 I love how he knocks on the door and it aligns with the music. Amazing artistic touch/choice.

[@SoundPeke]

Insane grooves. Make sure pay that drummer well. The low end mix is just dope!

[@NickTaylor-df6by]

Brilliant, unique sounding band, can’t wait.

[@mctheta]

YES YES YES!!!

[@rositadamiani]

Grazie.

[@jutjubow]

The melody is an incredible one here. Can't wait for the new album.

[@andrewhanson3274]

Keep it up VOLA! Delivering those masterpieces as expected. Nailed it you guys. Wow, Bravo! 🔥🔥🔥 Come play West Coast USA!

[@lburgess1000]

Don’t know where you are on west coast but they’ll be playing! Can’t explain how excited I am to see them ✌️

[@andrewhanson3274]

@@lburgess1000 Thank you, I didn't realize they were! I'll be at one of the CA shows 🤙

[@xxmigs41xx]

that bridge is transcendental

[@Quinceps]

You like it because it’s pop.

[@InquiringMindsWant2know-vk5rd]

Great concert in Orlando !! Come back !!! Tampa Bay needs you !!!

[@FunkmetalRulez]

Thanks!

[@artoexplores]

It took 1 second of watching this video to realise that it was shot by riivata visuals - the dudes from Atlas/HLB are criminally underrated.

[@CrazyKoenie]

This is the future of music. Came here for the swooping chorus, was not disappointed ❤

[@DMTriip]

Good job guys, I really like it and I hope so much more from all of you, Greetings from Colombia 🎼🎸

[@getsugar6411]

What a wall of sound, wow. So excited to hear more after Witness.

[@Andy_Rose90]

Incredible song. VOLA never disappoints.

[@crunch805]

This band deserves sooooo much more attention and recognition!!!

[@ZelElz]

This is so darn good song. Drums, harmonies, all just a mellow blend of emotions. Love it.

[@ltb201]

Another banger! Can't wait to see you again on tour 🔥

[@Erazus4]

Everybodys talking about the wolf in this song, but forgets that it actually starts off with a Smartpigeon.

[@horsefeathers5529]

Incredibly well done guys ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@JonasCVogt]

Great track! Those keychanges throughout really add a lot of depth. 🙂

[@rockreleases]

Cool & fresh, for a new generation of Prog fans. 🤘

[@SocialAnimalJC]

😮 at @2:57 what a drum fill. I've never heard something that cool

[@amuro90]

We've come full circle back to a more refined Monsters structure/style. I LOVE IT!

[@greyknightlord175]

Awesome

[@d36williams]

that's dope, a cool vibe, classic rock and 21st century at the same time, a bit of mastadon a bit of synthwave

[@EtherealLiz]

YOU GUYS!! Omg! How do you somehow keep getting better??? I’m already super stoked for a new album but this just like got me that much higher!!!

[@ericbrunel8933]

Nicolai, you do realize the world needs a bass playthrough video of this song, right? 😅

[@Molitoth]

I hadn't seen it announced yet, but this looks promising that Jacob Hansen is going to keep working with Vola.... which is amazing. What a combo!

[@macbeable]

You better watch out, the bass is comming

[@HeavyMetalCoasters]

That chorus is so addicting. This is going to be stuck in my head for a while.

[@Meshuggehro]

Gracias por otra gran cancion. Espero sigan por ese camino, esa formula es la correcta. Un saludo desde Argentina.

[@mackalrath]

*unbelievably* exceited for this!!! One of my favorite bands

[@coreymcpherson3382]

I would buy that mask 100% if you started selling them!!

[@ZakkiLowe]

This is amazing.

[@kubacube342]

awesome again!

[@SocialAnimalJC]

I don't know how the singer can sing so beautifully live while playing such cool guitar sections

[@merlinp380]

awesome track

[@fidelromanvasquedelgado365]

They are the best, what a great song, when they came to Chile they gave me the best concert I have been able to go to, how brutal live and what a human quality they have! the best band

[@DEM94]

VOLA never disappoints!! Can't wait for the new album!

[@Deathlylollipops]

Can’t wait to see them live in 2 weeks❤❤

[@ChairFence]

You guys never disappoint! Can't wait til Chicago!

[@eventsotherthingswithchris9019]

You know, to a degree, the beginning is semi reminiscent of that Old Outer Limits episode "The Zanti Misfits", just a lower pitch for the "buzzing" noise.

[@lucaswar666]

I am absolutely speechless

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

we are so back baby hahahaha lets goooooooooooooooooo. So good once again! probably the only metal band i care abt nowadays

[@kevinhardman1489]

Awesome!🤘💯

[@huha123]

Yay!!!! New VOLA!!! Made my month!!! What a fantastic song!

[@Kazz963]

NO WAY, THIS HAS MADE MY WEEK, IM NOT READY

[@spasm0lytic]

stop impressing me, damnit You guys know what music is !!! so much feeling

[@tinai7857]

We already listened to it four times!!! 😍 This song is absolutely fantastic! You guys are musical geniuses 🐺

[@kyleritter3074]

VOLA is fucking amazing. There is something so genuine and fresh that is undiscernible to me. It just works.

[@paravarium]

Hype!

[@murdoc80]

Amazing as always, thank you!

[@wolvetica]

Heres to headbanging to vola every year from here

[@coreymcpherson3382]

We need to do our jobs as fans and spread the word about this band!! They deserve so much more recognition!!!

[@MiUnited]

Brilliant as expected! This band never disappoints

[@StarCypher]

Holy shit... I’m even more excited to see y’all next month now🤘

[@johnnyrokkit]

See you at the (legendary) Troubador in Los Angeles! 🤘

[@lachezaryordanov6874]

I've not been so excited for a discovery of a band in a while. I just love your music as it touches the depths of my soul. Wish I had known you long time ago. Greetings from Bulgaria. Hope you have a gig in BG some time in the future.

[@Syphon_Drummer]

Definitely putting this on repeat. The 16th couldn’t come soon enough!

[@themightydenis]

Brilliant song gentlemen 👌👌

[@abcdefghijkl5408]

Welcome back - cool tune. Drinks on me after the Chicago show if you guys have time 😉🍸🍸🍸

[@lisatlantic]

Certified banger

[@uroborosfirst5637]

Listening guys for the first time and it's awesome!!! Will check other stuff, for sure!!!

[@simondevries8435]

SUCH A POWERFUL KILLER TRACK 🔥🔥🔥 Wow 🤯

[@BartHennephof]

Awesome stuff!! Great vibes & grooves, love it 🔥🔥

[@matthiasspitz]

Yeah 😃👊👏!! After the first listen I love the riffs, the harmonies and modulations and the overall VOLA-style quality, production and „wall of sound“ 🙂! Looking forward to listen to it many more times to come, and also so much looking forward to the new album!!

[@drvvw]

ohhhhww dude!! this riff is so brutal and delicious. I'm waiting for the band to visit Brazil

[@DahlgaardStudios]

What a single, guys! Made me excited for the new album.

[@jericosha2842]

Heck yeah. This so good

[@iamdrumgod]

Nice to see Riivata did the viz. Love those guys. If anyone doesn't know, they have a band too, called ATLAS, out of Finland. Amazing band in their own right.

[@Aoichanpiano]

the owner of riivata is in hlb

[@iamdrumgod]

@@Aoichanpiano Tuomas is ALSO the live guitarist for HLB, yes.

[@jeffkelley4055]

Such a beautiful middle section

[@clintronious]

NOW THATS WHAT I CALL VOLA

[@dscaamano]

Amazing, my favorite band, new song at last.... ❤🤩