Witchcraft
Swedish doom metallers Witchcraft emerged at the dawn of the 21st century with a vintage blend of lurid psych-folk and bruising hard rock that evoked the early, occult-themed emissions of groups like Pentagram and Black Sabbath. Debuting eponymously in 2004, the band's retro '70s sound adopted more modern recording techniques in the 2010s, with albums like Legend (2012), Nucleus (2016), and Black Metal (2020) introducing elements of stoner metal and depressive folk to the table. Witchcraft was founded in 2000 by vocalist/guitarist and sole constant member Magnus Pelander, whose original intent was to record a single in tribute to Pentagram's Bobby Liebling and Roky Erickson. Calling on his friend John Hoyles (guitar) and brothers Ola (bass) and Jens Henriksson (drums) to lend a hand, Pelander did indeed record that single (titled "No Angel or Demon") and released it through small independent Primitive Arts Records in 2002. Encouraged by the results, he continued to compose material for Witchcraft while his bandmates pursued other interests. A year would pass before they reconvened as Witchcraft, and with new drummer Jonas Arnesen in tow, the quartet began preparing their eponymous debut album for release through Rise Above the following year. Recorded in a basement studio outfitted exclusively with vintage equipment, the album captured a hauntingly authentic '70s sound -- steeped not only in the heavy-handed work of Black Sabbath and Pentagram, but also in the psych and folk-rock elements of obscure acts like Leaf Hound, Captain Beyond, and Comus. Firewood followed in 2005, featuring a cover of Pentagram's "When the Screams Come," and in 2007 the band issued their third studio long-player, The Alchemist. Witchcraft made the move to Nuclear Blast for their fourth outing, Legend, which introduced more modern-sounding production, along with new members Simon Solomon (guitar), Tom Jondelius (guitar), and Oscar Johansson (drums). 2016's Nucleus, their second LP for Nuclear Blast, took a more muscular stoner metal approach to the genre, while 2020's curiously titled Black Metal saw Pelander and company dabbling in brooding, depressive folk.
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Discografia
41 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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Nucleus
Rock - Lançado por Nuclear Blast em 15 de jan. de 2016
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Idag
Metal - Lançado por Heavy Psych Sounds em 23 de mai. de 2025
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Witchcraft
Rock - Lançado por Rise Above Records em 2 de abr. de 2013
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Black Metal
Rock - Lançado por Nuclear Blast em 1 de mai. de 2020
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The Alchemist
Hard Rock - Lançado por Rise Above Records em 1 de out. de 2007
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Firewood
Rock - Lançado por Rise Above Records em 8 de jul. de 2005
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Witchcraft
Jazz - Lançado por Chameleon Archive em 24 de ago. de 2024
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Eternal Sea
Metal - Lançado por Edged Circle Productions em 6 de set. de 2024
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Drömmar av is
Metal - Lançado por Heavy Psych Sounds em 26 de mar. de 2025
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Burning Cross
Metal - Lançado por Heavy Psych Sounds em 20 de fev. de 2025
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Spirit
Metal - Lançado por Heavy Psych Sounds em 1 de mai. de 2025
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It's Not Because of You
Rock - Lançado por Nuclear Blast em 17 de ago. de 2012
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Падаем в звёзды
Metal - Lançado por Witchcraft em 28 de mar. de 2024
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Если бы...
Rock - Lançado por Witchcraft em 19 de jul. de 2023
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All These Falling Angels- I fight the Demons
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por Witchcraft em 21 de jul. de 2021
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Сердце вуду
Metal - Lançado por Witchcraft em 16 de out. de 2023
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forsaken
New Age - Lançado por Respite Records em 30 de jun. de 2025
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