Witchcraft
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Örebro,
Sweden
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Latest Witchcraft News
Below is our complete Witchcraft news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Desertfest UK Announces Lineup Changes
The organisers of the British edition of Desert Fest, which will celebrate it's tenth incarnation next month, have announced that a number of bands have been unable to make it to this year's festival, including Corrosion Of Conformity and The Obsessed. The good news however is that they have booked a number of replacements. A message from the organisers reads as follows:
"Due to circumstances well beyond our control, the following artists are no longer able to perform at DF London ’22: Corrosion of Conformity, The Obsessed/Wino, Khemmis, Somali Yacht Club, Mos Generator, URNE, Shuck.
"We know this news comes as a disappointment however, all is far from lost as we are thrilled to be welcoming 1000mods, Greenleaf, DVNE, Ritual King, Shooting Daggers, Old Horn Tooth & Personal Hell to the bill!
"We hope you understand that touring is still extremely difficult to navigate during these times, with a lot of decisions taken out of our hands. But your continued support of independent live music means everything to us. We cannot wait to see you in a little over a month!
"If you are still after a weekend ticket, the best thing to do is sign up to the DICE waiting list. Or you can nab yourself a Saturday + Sunday (Non-Roundhouse access) combo ticket here.
"More info regarding after-parties, merch + a very exciting reveal of what's going to be on offer down on Greenland Place is all to come.. stay tuned!" More...
DesertFest Announces Full 2022 Lineup
As the home for all the things truly heavy, leading independent UK festival Desertfest have announced their full line up for 2022, which will take place in Camden, London from Friday 29th April – Sunday 1st May.
Celebrating their tenth year, next year’s festival promises to be their biggest and most diverse yet. Covering six venues across the heart of Camden and now including a full line up at The Roundhouse on both Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May.
Founding owner of Desertfest Reece Tee comments, "Desertfest is 10 years old! I’m so proud that our independent festival has stood the test of time. What we have created is special, a decade of great bands, great friends and amazing memories. This year’s line up is a true reflection of how diverse Desertfest has become and with such a loyal audience, Desertfest can champion the underground for decades more to come."
Headlining the Friday will be Swedish heavy rock masters Witchcraft, with a UK exclusive performance and their first UK show in over a decade.
Saturday’s headliners are none other than Chicago’s Shellac, who in another UK exclusive will be bringing their experimental post-hardcore sound to the Roundhouse. Fronted by the iconic Steve Albini, Shellac are one of those bands we all need to experience live, at least once. Whilst closing the festival on Sunday will be UK doom legends Electric Wizard, whose heavy sound encompasses the spirit of Desertfest.
Other acts confirmed include the likes of Corrosion Of Conformity, Orange Goblin and Truckfighters who all played the festival in its debut year in 2012 and there are further UK exclusive performances from hardcore-punks Integrity and the Ukrainian psych space rock trio Somali Yacht Club. More...
Elder Booked For "Psycho Las Vegas" Pool Party
This year’s edition of ‘Psycho Las Vegas‘ festival will be preceded by a pool party on August 16th, a day prior to the festival’s kickoff. The pool party event will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas featuring the following bands:
Wolves In The Throne Room
Elder
YAITW
Fireball Ministry
Dengue Fever
Toke
A full lineup for the festival itself, which will be held August 17th-20th, remains to be announced. The following bands have been booked thus far:
Witchcraft
Goblin
High On Fire
Zakk Sabbath
S U R V I V E
Indian
Dvne
Witchcraft Etc. Announced For "Psycho Las Vegas"
The first wave of bands have been revealed for the 2018 ‘Psycho Las Vegas‘ festival. Below you can see who you can expect at the fest so far:
Witchcraft
Goblin
High On Fire
Zakk Sabbath
S U R V I V E
Indian
Dvne
Over seventy bands are expected to be eventually revealed for the event with the headliner also still yet to be announced. The festival will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV from August 16th-20th.
Witchcraft Streams New Track
Swedish stoner/doom act Witchcraft is streaming the new track "Theory Of Consequence." The song appears on the upcoming new release "Nucleus," which is out January 15th via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track listing for "Nucleus" is:
1. Malstroem
2. Theory of Consequence
3. The Outcast (song streaming here)
4. Nucleus
5. An Exorcism of Doubts
6. The Obsessed
7. To Transcend Bitterness
8. Helpless
9. Breakdown
Check out "Theory Of Consequence" here: More...
Witchcraft Posts New Song "The Outcast"
Swedish classic / doom rock outfit Witchcraft has released a brand new song titled "The Outcast" and taken from the band's upcoming Nuclear Blast album, "Nucleus."
"Nucleus" is scheduled for a January 15, 2016 release worldwide and will be available as CD, lavish digipak (also as a t-shirt bundle), vinyl (black, clear, splatter, gold) and digital download.
"The Outcast" will also be released as a single on 7" vinyl (black, clear) and as digital download on December 4, including the Nirvana cover "Even In His Youth."
Witchcraft Reveals Album Details, Announces Single
Swedish classic doom rock outfit Witchcraft just announced the release date and track listing for the band's new album.
"Nucleus" is scheduled for a January 15, 2016 release worldwide via Nuclear Blast and will be available as CD, lavish digipak (also as a t-shirt bundle), vinyl (black, clear, splatter, gold) and digital download.
The first single, "The Outcast," will be released on 7" vinyl (black, clear) and as digital download on December 4 and will exclusively be available via the Nuclear Blast Mailorder. The single will include the Nirvana cover "Even In His Youth."
The full "Nucleus" track listing is as follows:
01. Malstroem
02. Theory Of Consequence
03. The Outcast
04. Nucleus
05. An Exorcism Of Doubts
06. The Obsessed
07. To Transcend Bitterness
08. Helpless
09. Breakdown
Limited Digipak CD & 2LP Vinyl Bonus Track
10. Chasing Rainbows More...
Witchcraft Announces New Album
The Swedish classic / doom rock masters from Witchcraft have announced a brand new album to be released via Nuclear Blast. The successor of 2012's "Legend" will be entitled "Nucleus" and is said to be pursuing the more raw side of older recordings. Nuclear Blast comments:
"With an all new line-up (Rage Widerberg on drums and Tobias Anger on bass) the band sounds more hungry and powerful than ever again. In combination with the thrilling, yet very down-to-earth production by Pelander himself, Philip Gabriel Saxin and Anton Sundell it just throws you in dreamy sonic landscapes that will mesmerize and haunt you alike."
New album "Nucleus" is scheduled for an early 2016 release, with more details and a finalized release date coming soon.
Witchcraft Drops Off Orchid Tour
Witchcraft was set to hit the road with Orchid on April 26th, but the band has now posted the following message online about canceling the run:
"We are sad to announce that due to serious health issues the upcoming tour has been cancelled. We are very sorry about this but hope you all understand that health always must come first. Love Witchcraft.
"Orchid and Free Fall will still do the tour and Troubled Horse with members from Witchcraft will join them instead!" More...
Witchcraft Announces Tour With Orchid
Attention heavy rockers, doomheads, retro aficionados, hippies, or simply lovers of timeless rock music: rejoice! Two absolute giants of 70's riff worshipping sound will embark on a tour together in April and May of 2013 – Witchcraft and Orchid. A listing of tour dates are available below, and Nuclear Blat Records also comments on the bands:
"Swedes Witchcraft were one of the first bands who started to recreate the sound of old heroes like Pentagram around 2000 and who only had one goal in mind: to revive the 70s sound with landmark releases such as 'Firewood.' They returned with 'Legend' in 2012 and proved their status as leaders of a whole subgenre once more!
"Orchid from San Francisco are more of a recent phenomenon: the four piece made quite a bunch of heads turn with their debut EP 'Through the Devil's Doorway' in 2009 before they firmly established themselves as the rightful heirs to Black Sabbath's throne with their album 'Capricorn' in 2011. Their second full-length release will be upon us early 2013."
Witchcraft Posts "Legend" Album Teaser
Witchcraft's brand new album, "Legend," is due out on September 21st (EU) and September 25th, 2012 (NA) via Nuclear Blast Records. The album can be pre-ordered at this location, and a preview clip has now been posted online featuring music from the release.
Check out the preview in the player available below. You can also listen to the full song "Ghosts House" over at this location.
Witchcraft Streaming New Song "Ghosts House"
Swedish psychedelic rockers Witchcraft are streaming the new song "Ghosts House." The song appears on the band's forthcoming LP "Legend." The album is scheduled for release on September 21, 2012 through Nuclear Blast Records.
The band is also streaming the new single "It's Not Because of You" over on Facebook. The single is available August 17, 2012 as a digital and limited 7“ vinyl, including a special non-album bonus track called "Take Me With You When You Die." The 7“ vinyl will be issued in three different versions: Green (Nuclear Blast Mailorder only), copper, and black.
Check out "Ghosts House" here:
Witchcraft Streaming New Single Online
Swedish psychedelic classic rockers Witchcraft have made the first single off their upcoming album "Legend" available for streaming online. Surf over to the band's official Facebook profile and check out "It's Not Because Of You."
The single will be made available for purchase on August 17th digitally and as limited 7“ vinyl, including a special non-album bonus track called "Take Me With You When You Die." The 7“ vinyl will be issued in three different versions: Green (Nuclear Blast Mailorder only), copper, and black.
"Legend" marks Witchcraft's first album in five years and will be released September 21st, 2012 via Nuclear Blast. More...
Witchcraft Reveals More Album / Single Details
Swedish psychedelic classic rock act Witchcraft has revealed more info on the band's upcoming single, "It's Not Because Of You." The track comes off the upcoming new album "Legend," which is scheduled to be released on September 21st, 2012 via Nuclear Blast.
"It's Not Because Of You" is going to be released via the band's Facebook profile on Monday, July 30th. The digital release via iTunes as well as the limited 7“ vinyl version is set for Friday, August 17th. More...
Witchcraft Unveils New Album Artwork
Witchcraft is set to release new album "Legend" in North America on September 25th, 2012 via Nuclear Blast. The cover artwork for the release has now been posted online and can be viewed below.
"Legend" marks the band's first album after a 5 year hiatus. Commented mainman Magnus Pelander: “At last the fourth album is done. It's with relief and euphoria we say this!” The album also features new guitarists and drummer:
Simon Solomon – guitars
Tom Jondelius – guitars
Oscar Johansson – drums More...
Witchcraft Reveals New Album Title
Swedish doom icons Witchcraft have just revealed some details on their upcoming album. Announced earlier this year as a working title, “Legend” has now been officially confirmed as the title of Witchcraft's debut for new label, Nuclear Blast.
“Legend” is set to be unleashed on September 21st, 2012 and marks the bands first album after a 5 year hiatus. Commented mainman Magnus Pelander: “At last the fourth album is done. It's with relief and euphoria we say this!”
The cover art for “Legend” is going to be revealed soon. Stay tuned for further details on the album. You can also check out more info on Witchcraft at the band's official website.
Metal Blade Records To Release Rise Above Albums
Metal Blade Records will be releasing albums from Rise Above Record's storied catalog throughout this summer. Albums on the schedule so far include: Witchcraft's "Witchcraft," "Firewood," and "The Alchemist," all to be released on July 17th. You can listen to tracks from the Witchcraft albums at this location.
On July 31st, the self-titled first album from Gentleman's Pistols, and Firebird's album, "Hot Wings" will be released - both albums feature the legendary Bill Steer of Carcass/Napalm Death fame. Additionally, Metal Blade released two classic Grand Magus albums, "Wolf's Return," and the critically acclaimed "Iron Will" on June 5th.
The latest release from Rise Above recording artists, Witchsorrow, will be released on July 3rd.
"God Curse Us" is available now in Europe, and North American fans can pre-order and listen to the title track from the album now here.
In other Rise Above news, Electric Wizard has record a 4-track demo, "Satyr IX," exclusively for the Decibel Magazine Flexi Series. The flexi will be in the special "Queens of Noise Women in Metal" issue and can be ordered now on Decibel Magazine.
Witchcraft Signs To Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast is honored to welcome Swedish kings Witchcraft to the label's family. Nuclear Blast commented:
"After a 5 year hiatus, the band is currently recording the follow up to 2007's 'The Alchemist' together with renowned producer Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (KREATOR, OPETH, AMON AMARTH, PARADISE LOST, KATATONIA).
"The albums working title is set to 'Legend' and will feature the bands new guitarists and drummer for the first time:
Simon Solomon – guitars
Tom Jondelius – guitars
Oscar Johansson – drums
"Furthermore, band leader Magnus Pelander will from now on focus on his unique vocals without playing guitar anymore."
Commented Pelander: "There's magic going on in the studio and we can hardly wait to eventually give something back to our loyal fans! We know you guys have been waiting for this!"
For more details on Witchcraft, head over to the band's official website here.
Witchcraft Announces European Tour With Graveyard
Swedish rockers, WITCHCRAFT, have announced European tour dates with rockers GRAVEYARD. The tour dates are as follows:
04/10 - Örebro län, Sweden - Satin
05/16 - Cardiff, UK - Barfly
05/17 - Birmingham, UK - Rainbow Bar
05/18 - London, UK – ULU
05/20 - Antwerp, Belgium – Trix
05/21 - Frankfurt, Germany – Nachtleben
05/22 - Berlin, Germany - White Trash
05/23 - Wurzburg, Germany - Cairo
05/24 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
05/25 - Munchen, Germany - 59:1
05/26 - Milano, Italy - ZOE
05/28 - Tilburg, The Netherlands - Little Devil
05/29 - Cologne, Germany - Underground
05/30 - Hamburg, Germany - Headcrash
Witchraft Announces Upcoming Swedish Live Show
Swedish rockers Witchcraft have issued the following announcement about an upcoming show in Örebro:
"Yo,
"Satin, who has been the dominating place for live shows these last five years in Örebro are closing down in April. We are honoured to have the chance to play and are honouring Ibbe and his crew with a performance on the 10th of April. You don't want to miss this there will be some surprise songs in our set."