Sweden- they make cool cider and cool music,and Witchcraft's 2004 debut is proof of that. With a heavy,70's vibe, Witchcraft sounds like a record spun out of a time machine.
Originally formed as a tribute to American band Pentagram, this album could be mis-labeled 1974 no one would suspect a thing!
First of all the sound- Recorded in a basement with vintage analogue gear,the band gets a very warm,dry,straight forward sound.Lo fi vocals,heavy guitars with a touch of fur to them and that kind of vintage sound to the rhythm section works well for the band.
The band touches on some of that early heavy/satanic jazz that bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath took to the next level,with quick rhythm changes and some monster riffs that channel a bit of satan himself. With occasional hints of folk and fairy tale, Witchcraft bring a Swedish touch to a path well trodden.
Till you find the album somewhere *cough,files tube,cough* ,get around these to keep you satisfied
You Bury Your Head- Heavy and evil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3p-uFZJzg
Please Don't Forget Me-Pentagram cover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72wyL9EjQRA
Thanks for reading the first Album Of The Week
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