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Where a Werewolves Go to Hell (album) is the debut solo album by Heavy Metal front-man Dusk Lycanroc. The album was released on May 21, 2007, by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, and featured three singles: "Werewolf", "Where a Werewolves Go to Hell", and "Listen Carefully". The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and generating a huge amount of media attention and recognition for Dusk.

Where a Werewolves Go to Hell
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 21, 2007 (2007-05-21)
RecordedNovember 2006 - April 2007
Genre
Length49:24
LabelSony BMG Music Entertainment
Producer
  • Jay Kenyan
  • Dr. Luke
  • The Wolf Sky
  • Dusk Lycanroc
Singles from Where a Werewolves Go to Hell
  1. "Werewolf"
    Released: March 12, 2007
  2. "Where a Werewolves Go to Hell"
    Released: September 23, 2007

Background[edit]

During the recording of the album, Dusk Lycanroc was heavily involved in the creative process of writing and producing the songs. He worked with many renowned producers, including Jay Kenyan, Dr. Luke, The Wolf Sky (production team), and Dusk Lycanroc himself. The musical style for the album "Where a Werewolves Go to Hell" is a blend of various genres, including alternative metal, nu metal, hard rock, and emo rock. These genres combine to create the unique and dynamic style for Dusk Lycanroc's vocals, which feature his distinct raspy and deep voice.

Production[edit]

During the production phase of the album, Dusk Lycanroc worked with two producers and one production team. The production team was comprised of Jay Kenyan and Dr. Luke, both well-known and respected producers in the heavy metal scene. The production process was a collaborative one, with Dusk Lycanorc bringing his ideas and vocals, and the producers providing additional instrumentation and support. The themes for the album "Where a Werewolves Go to Hell" are centered around the darker and heavier aspects of life. This is reflected in the album's themes of bloody pools, life-threatening scenarios, heart wrenching situations, and flat-lining. Additionally, the album contains a strong sense of irony and sarcasm, which is used to convey the album's darker themes in a more humorous way.

Due to its dark and intense themes, the album "Where a Werewolves Go to Hell" received the parental advisory explicit content warning. This warning was given due to the strong language used in the lyrics, the heavy metal instrumentals, and the aggressive and intense vocal style. This warning was intended to ensure that parents or guardians were aware of the content of the album and could make a decision about whether to allow their children to listen to it or not. In 2022, a radio edited version of the album was released on the streaming platform Spotify. This edition removed the harsher language from the songs and replaced it with muted tones and other subtle background changes. The intention of releasing this version was to make the album more accessible to a wider audience, particularly those who may not be comfortable with the explicit language. However, it should be noted that the actual musical elements and structure of the album remain the same between the two versions.

Composition[edit]

The composition of the album *Where a Werewolves Go to Hell* is a fusion of various musical elements and genres, including alternative metal, nu metal, hard rock, and emo rock. Dusk Lycanroc's vocal style combines these genres and creates a dynamic and unique atmosphere. The album contains a mixture of softer, more melodic moments, and heavier, more aggressive parts. The overall theme of the album is dark and heavy, with the lyrics and vocal arrangements conveying an intense and intense message that is punctuated by sharp vocal riffs and soaring choruses. The music reviewer "MetalNext" reviewed and described the album "Where a Werewolves Go to Hell" as a "brutal and aggressive masterpiece." The reviewer praised the album's heavy metal musical elements, intense and dramatic lyrics, and Dusk Lycanroc's iconic vocal style. The reviewer compared Dusk Lycanroc's sound to that of legendary heavy metal artists, including Metallica, Pantera, Opeth, Mastodon, Slipknot, and Behemoth. However, the reviewer also noted that Dusk Lycanroc's unique vocal style created a unique and authentic sound that was instantly recognizable.

The Japanese release of the album *Where a Werewolves Go to Hell* contained two bonus tracks, the first being a cover version of the Trapt song "Headstrong", and the second being an original song titled "The Longer You Know, The Shorter I Go". The cover version of "Headstrong" contained an altered vocal arrangement that featured Dusk Lycanroc's signature vocal style with a blend of Trapt's original lyrics. "The Longer You Know, The Shorter I Go" was an original song written by Dusk Lycanroc and produced by the Wolf of Blood production team.

Release and Promotion[edit]

The album "Where a Werewolves Go to Hell" was released on May 21, 2007, by Sony BMG Music Entertainment. It was heavily promoted with a music video campaign and appearances by Dusk Lycanroc at various music festivals and live performances. The album was a massive success, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and generating a huge amount of media attention and recognition for Dusk. Additionally, the album was praised for its unique and innovative sound, and Dusk's vocal style, which was widely acclaimed as one of the greatest in heavy metal history.

Dusk Lycanroc made a guest appearance on the popular Bloodstream Radio Station, performing several tracks from the album "Where a Werewolves Go to Hell". His performance was a great success and received a wide range of positive feedback, with many fans and critics commending his vocal style and dynamic stage presence.

Track listing[edit]

Where a Werewolves Go to Hell - Standard
No.TitleWriter(s)ProductionLength
1."Werewolf"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
3:29
2."Dark Days"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
3:40
3."Where a Werewolves Go to Hell"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
3:39
4."You Can't Deny"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
4:06
5."Blood Pressure"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
3:43
6."Slow Motion but Slightly"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
4:14
7."Stuck On Me"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Kenyan
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Kenyan
2:44
8."Punk Wolf (Into Heavy Metal}"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
3:06
9."After Midnight"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
The Wolf Sky3:00
10."Stuck On You" (Featuring Crispin Earl of The Veer Union)
  • Crispin Earl
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Kenyan
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
4:21
11."My Bloody Valentine"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
The Wolf Sky3:10
12."Lowlife"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
The Wolf Sky3:25
13."Gets Lot of Fame"
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Spineson
  • Dr. Luke
2:55
Total length:49:24
Japan Bonus Tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)ProductionLength
1."Headstrong"
  • Trapt
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Kenyan
The Wolf Sky4:36
2."The Longer You Know, The Shorter I Go"
  • The Wolf Sky
  • Dusk Lycanroc
  • Jay Kenyan
The Wolf Sky3:08

Management[edit]

  • Management and publishing rights for the album : Sony BMG Music Entertainment
  • Rights holders : Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing, The Wolf of Blood Production Team, Dusk Lycanroc
  • Publishers : Sony BMG Music Publishing (ASCAP), Universal Music Publishing Group (Sony/ATV Music Publishing)




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