Acid Witch

Acid Witch
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, Hells Headbangers Records
Members Shagrat
Slasher Dave
Phil Warren
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 Hells Headbangers.[5] In 2012, Witchtanic Hellucinations was re-released on Hells 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

EPs

  • Acid Witch demo, 2007
  • Witch House, 2009 (Doomentia Records)
  • Midnight Mass, 2010 (Hells Headbangers)
  • Spooky, Split EP with Nunslaughter, 2014 (Hells Headbangers)
  • Midnight Movies, 2015 (Hells Headbangers)

References

  1. 1 2 "Acid Witch - Witchtanic Hellucinations at Discogs". Discogs.com. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 Morse, Jeremy (7 December 2010). "Review of Acid Witch - Stoned". Metal Review. Archived from the original on 2 July 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 Hells Headbangers Records & Distribution. "EXCALIBUR - Fils Vengeur (CD)". Shop-hellsheadbangers.com. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  4. ↑ "Witchtanic Hellucinations - Acid Witch : Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  5. ↑ "Stoned - Acid Witch : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. 4 January 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  6. ↑ "Acid Witch - Stoned | Review | Lords Of Metal metal E-zine - issue 110". Lordsofmetal.nl. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  7. ↑ "Acid Witch Profile". Hellsheadbangers.com. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  8. ↑ Dave (13 January 2011). "Review: Acid Witch - Stoned (2011)". Harvest Moon Music. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  9. ↑ Vic Vaughn (18 January 2011). "Acid Witch". MetalSucks. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  10. ↑ "Acid Witch – Stoned « Teeth of the Divine". Teethofthedivine.com. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  11. 1 2 "Doom Metal Reviews: Acid Witch - Stoned". Doommantia. 15 November 2010. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  12. ↑ Rotvel, Max (11 February 2012). "Acid Witch - Stoned". Metal Bandcamp. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  13. ↑ Witt, Jeremy (8 February 2009). "Review of Acid Witch - Witchtanic Hellucinations". Metal Review. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  14. ↑ "Acid Witch – Stoned (Hells Headbangers, 2011) | that's how kids die". Thatshowkidsdie.com. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  15. ↑ "Acid Witch - Witchtanic Hellucinations review". Lambgoat. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  16. ↑ Acid Witch (17 November 2009). "Everyday is Halloween with Acid Witch". Brutalism. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
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