Wild Throne, an American heavy metal band from Bellingham, Washington, formed in 2008 as a trio under the name Dog Shredder. Initially influenced by progressive rock bands such as Yes, the band changed its name to Wild Throne in 2013. Wild Throne signed with Roadrunner Records and released their debut album Harvest of Darkness in 2015. The album garnered positive reviews from outlets like Metal Injection and Metal Sucks. In 2016, the band toured extensively, supporting acts such as Red Fang, Royal Thunder, and Kvelertak during their North American tour. On April 19, 2017, Wild Throne announced via Facebook that its members had amicably parted ways.