1: Intro (1:07) 2: Into The Cave (3:27) 3: Swamp Spells (5:11) 4: Witchblood Cult (3:12) 5: The Black Witch (4:29) 6: Witchtanic Hellucinations (3:47) 7: Beastly Brew (2:01) 8: Cauldron Cave (3:20) 9: Rabid Werewitch (3:46) 10: Realm Of The Wicked (2:15) 11: Witches Tits (2:16) 12: Broomstick Bitch (4:15) 13: October 31st (5:05)
Description:
The cd comes in a normal jewelcase with a grey, white, or black tray and a 6 page insert gate folder.
Recorded 2008.
Credits of the instruments are not on the artwork.
"Witchtanic Hellucinations" is the cult debut album by Detroit's horror-obsessed metal band Acid Witch, presented here as a high-quality CD edition by underground specialist label Hells Headbangers. Musically, this record brews a thick, doomy stew of death metal, classic doom, psychedelic rock and eerie horror-soundtrack atmospheres. Slow, crushing riffs, ghastly growls, haunted-house keyboards and trippy lead guitars create a twisted Halloween world packed with occult imagery, creepy melodies and a swampy, analog warmth. The songs flow like a cursed horror movie marathon: from lumbering, Sabbath-inspired grooves to faster, more violent eruptions, always wrapped in a fog of eerie samples and organ lines that feel ripped from obscure VHS tapes. As a complete album, "Witchtanic Hellucinations" stands out as a darkly fun, highly atmospheric journey that fans of doom, death, stoner and horror metal will return to again and again.
Acid Witch have built a strong reputation in the extreme metal underground for their unique blend of horror aesthetics, stoner grooves and death-doom heaviness. Known for their love of Halloween, vintage horror culture and over-the-top, macabre imagery, they have earned a devoted cult following through their releases and intense live performances. Their records are often cited as essential listening for fans of horror-infused metal, and "Witchtanic Hellucinations" is frequently regarded as one of the key works that defined their signature sound and cemented their status as a standout band in the genre.
Hells Headbangers is a renowned independent label and mailorder dedicated to extreme metal in all its forms - from death and black metal to thrash, doom and beyond. The company is known for carefully curated releases, collectible editions and a strong commitment to supporting the global underground scene. With a catalog that champions both established cult acts and promising newcomers, Hells Headbangers has become a trusted name for fans seeking authentic, uncompromising metal, making this CD edition of "Witchtanic Hellucinations" a fitting home for such a dark and distinctive album.
"Obskur" beschreibt diese Veröffentlichung nur unzureichend. Wer sich eine Mischung aus Epic Metal, Doom und Horror Film Soundtrack vorstellen kann liegt hier richtig. Dazu passt auch die etwas rumpelige Produktion.