Formed in 2016, Riesenwolf underwent several lineup changes before settling into the current and permanent lineup in 2021. Veterans of the regional music scene, the members of Riesenwolf have been featured on over 15 international releases and have been staples of the scene since the late 1980's. The bands EP entitled The Pestilent was recorded and released in 2021 and draws on influences from all genres of metal. Riesenwolf is Eric William Johns, Joe Johnson, Brian Crisler, and Don Miller.