Acid Witch
| Acid Witch | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | Psychedelic metal, Doom metal,[1] death metal,[2] stoner metal, sludge metal |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Razorback Records, Hell's Headbangers |
| Members |
Shagrat Slasher Dave Chaz Mike Tuff |
Acid Witch is an American heavy metal band[3] formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 2007. They released their first album, Witchtanic Hellucinations, in 2008 on Razorback Records.[4] The band then released two EPs, Witch House in 2009 and Midnight Mass in 2010. The band released their second album, Stoned, in 2010, on Hell's Headbangers.[5] In 2012, Witchtanic Hellucinations was re-released on Hell's Headbangers.[3]
Style and influences
The band's musical style draws from many genres of music including death metal,[1][2] doom metal,[2][6][7] stoner metal,[8][9] psychedelic music[10][11][12][13] and horror films and their soundtracks such as the music of John Carpenter's Halloween.[11][14][15] Some have also noted the influence of NWOBHM.
Lead vocalist Slasher Dave has cited Pagan Altar and Witchfinder General as some of his influences.[16] Due to the main overtones of the music, the band has dubbed themselves "Halloween metal".[3]
Lyrics
The band's lyrics deal with themes of witchcraft, halloween, and Satanism, and many of their songs’ lyrics are inspired by horror films and feature a significant amount of gore and references to sex and drugs.
Discography
Albums
- Witchtanic Hellucinations, 2008 (Razorback Records)
- Stoned, 2010 (Hell's Headbangers)
EPs
- Acid Witch demo, 2007
- Witch House, 2009 (Doomentia Records)
- Midnight Mass, 2010 (Hell's Headbangers)
- Spooky, Split EP with Nunslaughter, 2014 (Hell's Headbangers)
- Midnight Movies, 2015 (Hell's Headbangers)
References
- 1 2 "Acid Witch - Witchtanic Hellucinations at Discogs". Discogs.com. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- 1 2 3 Morse, Jeremy (7 December 2010). "Review of Acid Witch - Stoned". Metal Review. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- 1 2 3 Hells Headbangers Records & Distribution. "EXCALIBUR - Fils Vengeur (CD)". Shop-hellsheadbangers.com. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "Witchtanic Hellucinations - Acid Witch : Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ "Stoned - Acid Witch : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. 4 January 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ "Acid Witch - Stoned | Review | Lords Of Metal metal E-zine - issue 110". Lordsofmetal.nl. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ "Acid Witch Profile". Hellsheadbangers.com. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ↑ Dave (13 January 2011). "Review: Acid Witch - Stoned (2011)". Harvest Moon Music. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ Vic Vaughn (18 January 2011). "Acid Witch". MetalSucks. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ "Acid Witch – Stoned « Teeth of the Divine". Teethofthedivine.com. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- 1 2 "Doom Metal Reviews: Acid Witch - Stoned". Doommantia. 15 November 2010. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ Rotvel, Max (11 February 2012). "Acid Witch - Stoned". Metal Bandcamp. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ Witt, Jeremy (8 February 2009). "Review of Acid Witch - Witchtanic Hellucinations". Metal Review. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ "Acid Witch – Stoned (Hells Headbangers, 2011) | that's how kids die". Thatshowkidsdie.com. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ "Acid Witch - Witchtanic Hellucinations review". Lambgoat. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ↑ Acid Witch (17 November 2009). "Everyday is Halloween with Acid Witch". Brutalism. Retrieved 9 October 2012.