"The Wolf You Feed" is a collaborative metal single released by guitarist featuring Alissa White-Gluz , the lead vocalist of Arch Enemy . The track appears on Strauss's second solo album, The Call of the Void , which was released in July 2023 through Sumerian Records. Musical Composition
: Features heavy, chunky riffs and a prominent guitar solo at the 2:18 mark, characterized by rapid-fire alternate picking and sweep picking. "The Wolf You Feed" is a collaborative metal
: The central message is that the wolf that wins the internal "tug of war" is the one the individual chooses to "feed". Music Video and Production : The central message is that the wolf
: Showcases both the aggressive guttural growls Alissa is known for in Arch Enemy and a melodic "soaring" clean chorus. Lyrical Meaning : It depicts an internal battle between two
The lyrics are inspired by "The Story of the Two Wolves," a legend often attributed to Native American storytellers.
: It depicts an internal battle between two wolves—one representing negative traits like anger and greed, and the other representing positive traits like peace and kindness.
The piece is described as a "chaotic, defiant, and glorious" metal track that blends Strauss's signature technical shredding with White-Gluz's versatile vocal range.