TOUT SUR LE METAL

WILD WITCH

WILD WITCH plays pure and raw heavy metal in the molds of the 80's, with influences of great heavy, speed and hard rock names such as Judas Priest, Saxon, Motorhead, Angel Witch, Accept, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Tokyo Blade and Venom. Only for the real ones!

The band was founded in 2011 by Felipe "Rippervert" (B), Mariano Burich (G), Weiberlan Garcia (D) and Flav Scheidt (V), all who at some moment were mates in the already split-up and predecessor speed/thrash metal group CRUSHER, also founded by Felipe.

As a quartet WILD WITCH recorded and released in independent manner in 2012 "Burning Chains" EP, counting with 3 authorial songs and a version for TOKYO BLADE's "Rock to the Limit". The EP was reissued in 2013 by French label Infërno Records in cassete tape format, earning the group great reviews from publishings from Europa, Asia and South America. Still benefiting from the repercussion, the band was invited to open for names like LEATHER LEONE (USA) and CAULDRON (CAN).

In 2016 WILD WITCH suffers a change in the line-up with the parting of Flav Scheidt during the recordings of the debut full-length. The group then becomes a trio with the decision by bassist Felipe "Rippervert" of taking over the lead vocals role.

THE OFFERING

With the current line-up, WILD WITCH decides to re-record its whole debut full-length album, which wasn't previously finished. Much more satisfied with the results, WILD WITCH titles it "The Offering", in a move to rescue the dark elements used by 70s music and literature, blending it with the sound of mid 80s heavy metal bands. The result is a visually appealing album with graphics which recall elements of medieval occultism and witchery and corresponding lyrics for some songs. Other tracks present classic heavy metal lyrics influenced by the 80s. All songs are riff-driven, with a lot of energy and feeling, and a strong invitation to headbanging. A perfect summoning for NWOBHM and NWOTHM fans!

Release Info

Band: Wild Witch

Title: The Offering

Genre: Heavy Metal / NWOTHM

Country: Brazil

Label: Arthorium Records

Catalog: ARTH005CD

EAN/UPC: 7898943842022

Release date: September 9th, 2017 (postponed to 30th due to problem in press/factory)

Format: CD, full-length

Booklet: 16 pages

Tracklist

01. Heavy Metal Inferno

02. Night Rulers

03. To the Lions

04. From the Purgatory

05. Diabolic Jaws

06. Blades of Pain

07. Exiles in Hell

08. Lightning on the Road

Album Line-up

Felipe "Rippervert" (V/B)

Mariano Burich (G)

Weiberlan Garcia (D)

* Current line-up is changed. Mariano Burich (G) left to chase doctoral studies in USA (computer science), so Wild Witch recruited two talented guitarists: Lucas Rodrigues and Paulo Sagat.

Album Credits

All songs by Wild Witch

All lyrics by Felipe "Rippervert"

Additional backings by Paulo Sagat

Recorded at Avant Garde Studio
Produced by Wild Witch and Maiko Thomé

Mixed by Maiko Thomé
Mastered by Maiko Thomé and Arthur Migotto

Band photos by Mateus Cantaleäno

Cover concept by Felipe "Rippervert"

Cover photo by Mateus Cantaleäno

Design by Arthur Migotto

Discography

2012, 2013 - Burning Chains (EP)