"Howl" is the debut single by American

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band Beware of Darkness. The song first appeared on the band's 2012 EP ''

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'' and was featured on their debut studio ''

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'' where it was an instant download with the pre-order of the album. The

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premiered on September 14, 2012 on

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. Howl has been featured in the video game soundtracks of

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, Need for Speed: Most Wanted,

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and Gran Turismo. The song has been featured in several television and movie projects including Stephen King's Under the Dome, Red 2,

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and Nitro Circus 3D. On May 15, 2013 the band performed "Howl" live on Conan.

Chart performance

Personnel (EP Version)

*Kyle Nicolaides –

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*Daniel Curcio –

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*Tony Cupito –

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*Claudio Cueni -

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Personnel (LP Version)

*Kyle Nicolaides –

*Daniel Curcio –

*Tony Cupito –

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*Greg Gordon - producer

References

2013 singles Song recordings produced by Dave Sardy Beware of Darkness (band) songs 2013 songs {{2010s-rock-song-stub