Once Again The Quartet Takes Texas with a storm, Kritickill hit Oz with a Crash! Boom! Bang! With opening act Wolftekit, which was a very sweet group themselves, Kritickill, hand full of condoms and all, yelled, shouted and sang their hearts to the crowd and soon to the world.

Lets not forget the other groups. Wolftekit brings a mix of Linkin Park, Incubus and Il Niño. They were very playar. ROOOAAAARRR.

Oh yeah Lennon was good too

The best fucking show that I have ever been to was a "Dillinger Escape Plan" "Darkest Hour" "All Else Failed" and "Wolftekit" concert at Fitzgeralds in Houston. Best fucking show ever!!! It was nonstop hardcore music.

The overdone rap/rock music combination has obviously overstayed its welcome in the music scene during the past five years.

Most people are so sick of hearing "another blend of rap and rock" that a groan of disgust slips from their lips whenever a song of that sort is played.

However, a smile might just make its way over the faces of those same listeners when they hear the band Wolftekit.

Garnering its roots from the Texican-style town of Laredo, Wolftekit puts a new twist on the blending of rock and rap. Instead of mixing a typical "rock" sound with rap vocals, Wolftekit combines death metal, hip-hop and punk rock in a way that keeps usually bored listeners on their toes and ready to jam.

The sextet is composed of vocalist Erik Gonzales, guitarists Arnold Yzaguirre and Beto Gonzalez, bassist Marc Solis, drummer Larry Botello and Luis "Kickback" Quiroz, the DJ who throws in the scratches, spins and distorted sounds to the music.

Formed in 1999, Wolftekit quickly gained a fan base in its small town by playing venues in and out of the area. After winning a recording contract with a local studio from the Laredo Battle of the Bands, Wolftekit produced Southcore, its first album.

Focusing mainly on the rap aspect of its home scene, Wolftekit had guest appearances by local rappers on its album. The three genres most widely recognized in its music are also noticeable in its wide range of musical influences. From Pantera, Metallica and Nirvana to Dr. Dre, Eminem and Tone-Loc to the Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat and the Misfits, it is more than apparent that the guys of Wolftekit are well-rounded in their taste in music.

Southcore's 10 tracks are energy driven. The album could do without so much of the "rap thing" mixed with the "rock thing" (typically distorted guitar riffs, screaming vocals and fast-paced drumming), but it has enough diversity throughout the album to keep the listener into the music.

The music has an overshadowing, dark mood to it. Botello's swift feet do some serious accelerated pounding on the double-bass drums. The screaming is often comparable to that of Jonathan Davis of Korn, while the rapping ranges from Dre's style to a more unique vocal characterized by a mellow and low-key sound.

Of particular interest is the song "Four Oclock," with a slow and melodic beginning filled with sound effects and an eerie guitar riff. It feels like the listener is walking through a deserted, haunted house. Jumping past the rapping and into the repeated part we will call, for lack of a better word, the chorus — the screaming and drumming is quite comparable to Fear Factory.

"Springfields Ditch" is more along the lines of a hardcore/ heavy metal piece. The intensity level is at a new high for the album, and the guitar and bass riffs make for a great headbang.

Wolftekit will be playing at Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak Dr., on March 30. For more information on the band, log on to www.wolftekit.com.

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Hailing from Deep South Texas, WolfTekit has been crushing the Southern Hemisphere with their hardass, in-your-face rap/metal for the last couple of years. Their latest release "Southcore" is nothing less tahn a swift slap of this. I was introduced to WolfTekit about a year ago when they sent me their first CD, which caught my eye when this little Mexican figure fell out of the package. I laughed my ass off. It was perfect for getting their point across. Since then, I've watched this band travel across Texas bringing their music to the masses. Southcore starts with the song "Dirty Lies," a slam-dunk of metal meets rap. The rest of the CD doesn't let up. With songs "WaxTrack," "Muhamed's Return," "Four O'Clock," "Down South," "Yeyo," "Springfield's Ditch," "The Sound," "La Llorona," and "Bitch Drama," Southcore is a monster of sounds, screams and in your face rap/metal that every fan of this style of music should own.
I give the sound quality of Southcore an A+. I think one of my favorite-sounding songs was "Four O'Clock," although I really liked the guitar work in all of the songs. WolfTekit did a suburb job on Southcore and I highly recomend it to others. Recorded in Laredo, Texas, at Ghetto Labs and having the artwork completed by Henry Quiara here in San Antonio at PCG Studios, Southcore is a kickass disc and a good-looking package at that. I dig the cartoon on the back of the tray card. Make sure to catch Wolftekit when they come around your neighborhood and make sure to pick up the next issue of MELTDOWN magazine as WolfTekit's song "The Sound" will be on it.

Right off the first songou can tell these guys got their talent on their instruments, amazing drum work by Larry, awesome guitar riffs and melodies by Arnold and Beto, and awesome DJ Tech sounds that are unique. From the haunting intro of "Four o' clock" with its erie vocals to the amazing drum work on "Yeyoo the tech-work on the bass by Marc on "Springfields Ditch", this is some intense music. It all comes together here.

Wolftekit - I always look forward to seeing these guys play. It's rare when they do since they play out of town a lot. I helped Larry set up his kit and then I went to where Beto, the guitarist, was at. Marc, the bassist, played the Mario Bros. theme, that got everyone in a lively mood. When Sing Tao started, I was like "Beto has some bad ass leads!" I totally dug Wolftekit's whole set. Their new songs are a whole lot heavier and the time signatures are really cool. My personal favorite of the night had to have been 4 O'clock. I think the lyrics are pretty cool, and if you couldn't understand 'em, you should pick up the c.d. and listen to it there. Over all, I give Wolftekit 9-10. Arnold's moving boosted their rating up by a point. Hope to see you all in April 7th at Sal's!

I'm finishing listening to 4 O'clock for the hundredth time! It's a great song. The whole c.d. to me is great. Beto and Ghetto Lab Studios did a great job on this album. The quality of the sound and music is great. The songs that catch my ears the most would have to be Muhameds Return, Four O' clock, Springfield's Ditch, The Sound, and La Llorona. There are many time signature changes within the music, so that keeps your ears hooked to the album. Eric adds a dynamic range in vocals while DJ Kickback does his part by putting in back up vocals and keeps those samples rolling. Arnold's yelling is not at all disturbing but seeing Beto's fingers while he plays those awesome leads is! Marc's technique in slapping that bass is just great throughout every song. And we can't forget about the guy who keeps it all on beat, Larry. Larry brings the group amazing texture with his drums and sometimes adding that off beat style into the songs. Southcore is great album.

Wolftekit comes from Texas and is one of those of nu-metal bands that decide to use sickly death vocals with sporadic raps along with the DJ, two guitarists, drummer, and bassist. This six-piece at times can be clichéd and leave a lot to be desired but just when you think you want to turn it off, they do a nifty little breakdown and Erik eeks out his sick death growl/scream. "WaxTrack" kicks off with the reason that their drummer plays double bass-super fast double bass rolls with chaotic DJ scratching. The beginning atmosphere of "Four Oclock" is amazing and gets you psyched for the head-nodding beat. Despite some predictability, Wolftekit manages to have quite a few surprises up their sleeve.

CORPUS CHRIST, TX- WolfTekit's in-your-face style of music and commanding stage presence made for an intense hard rock show at the Center Theater two weeks ago..........The bands performance brought a high-energy level that got the club jumping. The mixture of lead guitarist Beto Gonzalez's heavy metal guitar riffs, DJ Kickback's (Luis Quiroz) turntables, and screaming/rap from vocalist Erik Gonzales gives WolfTekit a completely unique sound. Marc Solis belted out hard and funky basslines while Larry Botello's fast drumbeats and Arnold Yzaguirre's guitar playing and stage antics got the crowd moshing.

Don't step to it, cause ya body they will drop - We'll be pickin up ya blood with a muthafuckin mop. Like uh buttacrust, they done split ya top and ya body they commense ta ch,ch,ch,chop in ta pieces - throw ya in a glad bag down tha street, but neva gittin caught cuz they kwik on they feet. Sink ya fuckin-ass like a stone in tha creek and they spillin all the rage, cuz they mindz sprung a leak!

Pick up this CD, or I will haunt yo mutha fuckin skull!

"and all I wanted, was to be me, so mutha-fuck reality!" (Muhameds Return)
This is one CD you must get! "I muthafuckin knew it!" it's on the floor, behind ya back, jumpin on ya head like a million wicked voices speakin out from the dead. I shit ya not! It's that fuckin good! Ya could listen to somethin else, but you know ya should listen to "Southcore" So strap tha fuck in and put it the tray, press tha little arrow and listen to it play -ha!
Many bands are "following" in the rap/metal footsteps
of major recording artists like- LB, Korn, Crazytown and Slipknot styles, but few are innovative enough to create a fresh style they can call "groundbreaking."

Wolftekit has given birth to that new style! "SOUTHCORE"
It's pretty self-explanitory. It's from the south which is a hotbed for
unique styling and cultural melding. Sofisticated melodies dance crazy over a bone-crunching whirlpool of tormented madness. From the abyss, fearful screams pierce the temples and grip the tender mind with hooks of sonic steel and spin it into a liquid frenzy. twisted vocal rapping blends seemless with gutteral assaults and tweeking guitar accents. Tight bursts and deep thumps punch holes in the thick sound at just the right times giving it a solid balance. The mix is steady, yet odd, making it a very distinct blend. I ain't saying no more...go the fuck out and get it yourself, bitch!

L8

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Straight from the Texican society, WolfTekit is a six piece hardcore rapcore band from South Texas. Musical arrangements include DJ Beats/scratches/raps/good time jesters, rap/screaming/melodic vocals, hardcore street styles, low end Bass slapping/flowing/plucking, heavy-as-hell guitar sounds (with a whole lot of pedals), and solid machine gun hardcore/progressive drumming.

WolfTekit has achieved success in their local scene/area, and promises nation wide approval. Without representation, booking, connections to the industry, etc..., WolfTekit has created a word-of-mouth buzz from talent and entertaining shows.

WolfTekit is the new generation of hardcore, borrowing from rap and hiphop to make their own brand of noize for the masses. There is so much going on here, a total bombardment of sound. One thing is for sure though, these guys can play.

"Who Dat" is a short instrumental, really more of an introduction. The drums are slammin’ and there’s some cool stuff going on, but for the most part, the track feels unfinished. It might be an interesting opening to a CD though…

"La Llorrona" seems to be the epitome of what Wolftekit is about. Undertones of bands like Primus, Cypress Hill and others are kicked around in this heavy tune, which showcases the bands diverse strengths.

One listen to the intense sound of Wolftekit will sell you on this extraordinary Texan band.

Head Bangin' Rock & Hip Hop. Everyone is hooked on this. WolfTekit is hotter than Korn, Limp Bizkit, Rage Against The Machine and Sublime. Heavy Metal and Gangsta Rap. WolfTekit has created a whole new style. This Keeps you head bangin' another Platinum Hit.