Name: Black Metal
Brand: Witchcraft

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0727361502805

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-05-01

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Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Witchcraft

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Metal

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Nuclear Blast

Nuclear Blast is a German independent label that specializes in metal and related music styles. Founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger, the label has become a prominent force in the metal industry. With their headquarters located in Donzdorf, Germany, Nuclear Blast Europe serves as a label, mailorder service, wholesale distributor, fulfillment service, and distribution center for several labels across Europe. In addition to their European presence, Nuclear Blast America operates as a US company with similar business tasks in collaboration with Century Media. They also have a South American branch working alongside Century Media.

A typical Nuclear Blast catalogue number follows the format "NB XXXX-F", where F represents the format of the release. This can vary but generally includes limited first editions (such as Digipak or O-Card) for both CD and DVD (-0), LPs or other vinyl formats (-1), jewelcase CDs or promo CDs/DVDs (-2), video tapes or tapes (-3/-4), box sets or limited mailorder editions with bonus CDs/DVDs (-5), some vinyl 7”s (-7), shape CDs (-8), and picture vinyls (-9). Earlier releases may only have three digits.

With an extensive catalog of metal music and an authoritative presence in the industry, Nuclear Blast continues to be a leading label for fans of heavy music

Witchcraft is a Swedish heavy rock band that was founded in 2000 by singer Magnus Pelander. With their unique blend of heavy riffs and melodic vocals, they have become one of the most influential bands in the genre. Drawing inspiration from classic rock and doom metal, Witchcraft has created a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh.
Similar to *Graveyard*, *Blood Ceremony*, and *Acid King*, Witchcraft's music captures the essence of 70s rock while adding their own modern twist. Their powerful live performances have earned them a dedicated fan base around the world. Fans of *Orange Goblin*, *The Obsessed*, and *The Sword* will find themselves drawn to Witchcraft's captivating sound.
Other notable artists who share a similar style include *Earthless*, *Red Fang*, and *Jex Thoth*. Whether you're a fan of stoner rock or doom metal, Witchcraft's music is sure to resonate with you. So turn up the volume, let yourself be transported by their mesmerizing melodies, and join the legions of fans who have fallen under Witchcraft's spell.

Magnus Pelander’s Witchcraft have existed at the forefront of occult tinged classic rock ever since their formation in the year 2000, when Magnus decided to form the band so that he could record a tribute to his idols Roky Erickson and Pentagram’s Bobby Liebling. The track in question ‘No Angel Or Demon’ was released in 2002 and was the spark that ignited Witchcraft’s now illustrious career from their self-titled debut in 2004 through to the wondrous ‘Nucleus’ in 2016. Often seen as synonymous with the band, 2012’s ‘Legend’ album solidified what most people already thought about Witchcraft. When it comes to blending doom with classic rock and flourishes of masterful ambience, nobody could touch them. Rightfully it became a cult classic and propelled the band to new levels of reverence within their scene.

Now, Magnus takes Witchcraft in a brave new direction, setting forth into entirely new territory. Exhibiting the pure emotion that has always lived at the core of the band’s work, by moving forward alone. The band’s first new album in four years, ‘Black Metal’, is an entirely acoustic release. From opener, and first single, ‘Elegantly Expressed Depression’ it’s clear that this new facet of the band’s sound allows the rawness and fragility to shine in an entirely new light. The minimalism of Bill Callaghan, the tenderness of Elliot Smith and the air of slight discomfort that could only be Witchcraft combine to make this record a truly unique spectacle, not only in the band’s catalogue, but in the world of guitar music as it stands in 2020.

Black Metal

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