Welsh Rockers Wolf Storm, led by Nia John were founded in 2019 in Caerphilly, South Wales and soon established themselves as one of the country’s top cover bands.
As a band that thrives in a live environment, lockdown has made performing live music grind to a halt.
But this hasn’t stopped Nia, as the artist has released a cover version of the immortal Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Originally sung by fellow Welsh artist Bonnie Tyler back in 1983, Nia’s cover transports us back to nearly three decades ago.
But through the power of her vocals and not a note sung out of tune, she has brought this song alive again, adding her own magic too. Let’s just say, she nailed it.
Nia’s recent release comes from her sixth album, recorded at Shabbey Road studios in Caerphilly by Al Steele.
As a figurehead for female-fronted rock bands in Wales, it has been fantastic for Nia to cover her female rock role models such as Bonnie Tyler and Pat Benatar.
Her musical talent doesn’t stop there. She has also covered epic rock bands such as Aerosmith and Thunder, as well as a few hidden surprises like Whitney Houston.
Although the band members are experienced in making original music, the joy of performing covers from some of our rock heroes proves irresistible.
Covering classics and modern rock artists alike, Nia has certainly perfected the style for each artist, whilst remaining her own unique self.
The band has covered big names with even bigger tunes, such as Metallica, Black Sabbath, Guns N Roses, Fleetwood Mac, ACDC, Rolling Stones, Stereophonics, and Blink 182.
To watch other covers from Nia John and Wolf Storm – click here.
Nia John has been singing since the age of 7. Her older brother was a drummer in a band and an early influence on her taste of music.
She grew up listening to the likes of Iron Maiden, Kiss, Motley Crue, Poison, Def Leppard, Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne.
Nia has performed with the BBC Welsh Orchestra, recorded at Abbey Road and performed at the BBC Proms in London, when she was a member of Rock Choir.
True to Wolf Storms’s name, they also have a particularly unusual fan of their music – Zebb the wolf! Sponsored by the band, they raise money at their gigs for his upkeep.
In true rock ‘n’ roll style, in Nia’s latest video she tells us to “keep rocking”.
Follow Nia John and Wolf Storm on social media for all the latest updates.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WolfStormMusicBand/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfstorm_rockband/
Website: https://www.wolfstorm.net/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzpRfJY2k-jKxBJbCLjOfw/videos
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