The songs are generally mid-tempo to fast with perhaps a few slower pieces here and there. Artist: Angel Witch Album: Angel of Light Country: United Kingdom Genre: NWOBHM, Heavy Metal Quality: Mp3, CBR 320 kbps (CD-Rip) + Scans / FLAC (img.cue.log) + HQ-Scans Info Tracklist: 01. White Witch 4. Utilisez votre espace personnel pour : Réserver vos places et documents sur le site François-Mitterrand. The Night is Calling (7:20) 05. -Sweet Danger Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives Message board FAQ Search Register Login Is it just me or is Doom Metal over-saturated with Stoner? In fact, it's so good that Mark Shelton had to steal it for "Dreams of Eschaton!" Right from the start, “Angel Witch” proper gripped me in its succubus-like talons with its penetrating neo-classical guitar intro and climatically sliding lead harmony – in fact, it ranks up there with Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man”, Iron Maiden’s “Run to the Hills”, and Metallica “Master of Puppets” as ubiquitous metal recognition while constituting guitar parts I honed until my fingers bled (back when I still foolishly indulged rather petulant whims of self-ascribed guitar Godliness!). Livraison gratuite (voir cond.). Perfect instrumentation and production (lovely, lovely bass I might add), not to mention the vocal delivery of Kevin Heybourne amplifies the performance from his repertoire of high-pitched shrieks to sustained vibrato on his falsettos. Angel Witch est un groupe de heavy metal britannique, originaire de Londres, en Angleterre. It’s not a coincidence. Many find it hard to digest but you should definitely give it a chance and it will grow on you. "Sorcerers" plays out in a mournful, "Children of the Damned" fashion, with its subtly gripping guitar progression and foreboding escarpment whilst “Angel of Death”’s sludgy pace represents an ominous precursor to doom metal, imbued as it is by Hogg's background clanging and Heybourne's despondently malefic demeanor. The bass is standard and uninspired; this isn't necessarily a bad thing since the guitars are meant to dominate the songs. I bet I could sit in a room full of guitar players and say his name and nobody would know who I was talking about. The guitars are fierce, heavy and all over the place. It is their first album in 14 years. You're an angel witch! The album begins with a bang, a mass amount of furious, neo-classical riffage and leads into the sweet ass sweet first verse of the title song, "Nobody else can see you the same way as I, fly high and touch the sky, you're the angel I adore". Forum Index » Music Talk » Metal Discussion. If you've never listened to this album, I urge you to do so! As an exception to their well established subject matter, the title-track addresses the bitter taste of lovelessness seemingly expressed through the furious intro riff. Such is the unforgettable opening verse and chorus to Angel Witch’s 1980 self-titled debut, for all intents and purposes, the Londoners' shining moment and ultimate claim to fame – alongside the quintessential Iron Maiden and Judas Priest – as a premier new wave of British heavy metal pioneer amongst innumerable acts (the majority of which eventually faded into obscurity, but not without a few making amazing comebacks). Leads aren't simply limited to furious, light speed shred(ding) wankery, as attested by the languid leads of "White Witch" or richly extravagant jam/medley making up a large part of "Baphomet". Why do you ignore me, angel, why can't I go with you? Oct 23, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by CRESPIN. Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives Message board FAQ Search Register Login Huge CD sale! Hades Paradise (From Sweet Danger … Death from Andromeda (6:24) 03. Rob Downing left the band shortly after the name change. Raw and heavy, but the vox and guitar melodies of Kevin Heyborn are just purely fantastic. your own Pins on Pinterest The drums aren't particularly flashy or attention grabbing, but they do a good job of holding everything together. Moreover, it also provided relevant features for the way forward (mainly if you played during the 80's certain metal … Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got more Angel Witching to be done. Eclipse Records you too <3. Despite these drawbacks, this old school music has a lot going for itself that today's metal babies could learn from. However, the impact that this album had, and the fact that it is widely quoted as a landmark album in the NWOBHM, were important factors that kept the band alive, mainly, since the following releases tend to be far from the potential herein shown. There is an incredibly epic feeling to the songs, perhaps by accident. So it goes. Explore releases from Angel Witch at Discogs. 'The Night Is Calling' and 'Don't Turn Your Back' represent the first official recording of two songs the band played live in the 80s, and which were previously available on bootlegs. I really don’t know why I didn’t find this album sooner, I'm still slapping myself. The vocals suck. Flight 19 06:28 5. Something Wrong5. So worthy of our first cover photo of 2021 Hearts & Hand Grenades happy new year! Steve Hogg is a very adequate drummer for the style of music they play and completes the unforgettable trio of Angel Witch's first record. No matter which one you pick, you can only win. 'Sweet Danger' is another pleasant up-beat rocker, not bad at all; just Iron Maiden did this sort of thing better. I'm sorry, "frrrieendss"? Baphomet (From Metal For Muthas Vol. Sorceress 04:27 3. A shame, because when I first heard this disc, I was very impressed by the guitar work: tremendous variety, multiple layers, bottom end riffs, soaring leads, arpeggios, clean chordal work, single note lines in harmony, you name it. However, Kevin is a great NWOBHM guitarist and has some pleasant melodies and riffs throughout. Baphomet 07:18 2. Some of the extended clean sections can wear a bit thin, such as the midsection to "White Witch," but it's not a major issue. Angel Witch "Angel of Light" available now.Buy Here: https://www.metalblade.com/angelwitch01. Personally, it was Lars Ulrich’s NWOBHM ’79 Re-revisited compilation highlight and namesake classic which permitted me to gloriously unearth the genre’s treasure trove of long-lost and forgotten bands such as Budgie, Gaskin, Traitor’s Gate, Witchfynde and Vardis for instance; to be sure, the list goes on forever – it’s a testament really to how huge the scene was back then, as well as its tremendous influence on the metal World for years to come. Band leader Kevin Heybourne was not only a sterling guitarist but also was possessed of a fine singing voice and a talent for penning classic metal according to his own unique vision. Angel Witch often sound like Iron Maiden, most notably on “Sorceress”, which sounds like “Remember Tomorrow”, and on “Sweet Danger”, which sounds like it was stolen from Maiden’s recording studio. I think there are many interesting, talented and truly remarkable bands in metal these days, but, sadly, due to greedy record company market saturation, the whole genre seems infected by no good worthless fucking jag-offs who think they know how to play metal by chugging out two power chords on the bottom end. You can only call yourself a metalhead if you have listened to this release. It all has the perfect blend of anger and melody, which comes out as some gloomy and sometimes quite haunting guitar work, for the times. ; Ajouter vos notices et les classer. Kingdoms Disdained. The production on this album is not glossy, but neither is the music on the album, so I consider this to be appropriate. Seen as the band's finest hour, it offers incredible moments throughout its ten tracks, which can keep you playing the album over and over without getting tired of it. The main riff of the song sounds like something that a band such as Pantera would use, even on The Great Southern Trendkill. Continually listening to this has made me seek older NWOBHM such as this: Diamond Head, Quartz, Tygers of Pan Tang and so on. Nov 11, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Mayara. Twenty years later I’m having a great time expanding my horizons and discovering what this socio-musical movement was all about. Original cover shown here. I see this as a positive thing, as Heybourne's style of songwriting lends itself well to a traditional verse-chorus form, and that's how most of the songs play out. Built on the most malicious of riffs, this cut, with it’s slashing riffs, dramatic structure and seriously menacing guise, this is perhaps the band’s summit and another NWOBHM benchmark for sure. MMH - The Home Of Rock Radio. Sweet Danger 8. This is easily one of the best Heavy Metal albums; not only of the NWOBHM era but in the Metal world in general. Author Message Previous topic | Next topic; taurus_ Mallcore Kid. Add to that a great slow tune, “Free Man”, early evil music in the form of “White Witch” and “Angel of Death” (no not the Slayer masterpiece) and you have a great recording worthy of being added to any true metal fan’s collection. It is probably the least heavy song on the album, but what can you expect from a ballad. What I found made me search for even more NWOBHM. Matrix / Runout (Side 1): BRON 532 A//1▽ETH TOWNHOUSE 92%) En 2011, Angel Witch entre en studio pour enregistrer son quatrième album, intitulé As Above, So Below. Extermination Day 03:59 4. There's something about Angel Witch that sets them apart from many other NWOBHM bands in my mind. Heybourne may not be the most technically skilled vocalist, but he makes good use of his range. It’s terribly electrifying hearing his ‘ANGEL OF DEA-A-A-A-A-ATH’ throughout, which galvanizes the magnitude of the song especially. Forum Index » Music Talk » Metal Discussion. your own Pins on Pinterest En 2009, leur chanson Angel Witch est incluse dans la bande-son du jeu vidéo Brütal Legend [2]. 20969. The song pays no mind to how well structured the melody is, or the catchiness of itself, but rather on the heaviness and darkness of itself. The song only really gets going in the solo sections, which are excellent, seriously, Dave Murray would have been proud. So in short: Angel Witch are fucking wimps – the epitome of wimpy NWOBHM. The title track, "Angelwitch", remains as one of heavy metal's most immediate classics. Rather than just one more album taking part in the NWOBHM, Angel Witch's self-titled debut is one of the most important and influential albums within the NWOBHM in the early '80s. [/en:][fr:]Trouve le genre de ces noms. This is haunting, magical surrealism at its finest. For the past few years, I’d been stuck in a real rut, dissatisfied with a great deal of black metal that everyone knows I listen to. U.K. New Wave of British Heavy Metal act Angel Witch has always been a cult favorite of fans of the genre, and its easy to understand why. Le groupe est initialement formé sous le nom de Lucifer, et se composait du guitariste et chanteur Kevin Heybourne, du guitariste Rob Downing, du batteur Steve Jones, et du bassiste Barry Clements. The entire album is spotless, and the magic of nostalgia makes for an even stronger force to resist giving it a 100, even if I wasn’t born in 1980 (heh, whatever). ; Réserver vos documents sur les sites Richelieu-Louvois, Arsenal, Opéra (y compris les Cartes et plans). It most certainly does! "Angel of Death" contains the best riff that Tony Iommi never wrote. Wendy’s Sweet Shop. In this unnamed land, when you kiss your wife’s lips goodnight in bed, you don’t worry about the unpaid bills; you worry about the black witches out to kill her. Gorgon 7. It is this kind of nostalgic content and solos and that remind of Thin Lizzy (“Gorgon”, “The Sorcerer”) that make the album stuck in a vacuum, which I greatly appreciate from these guys. Evil Game's7. ; Réserver vos documents sur les sites Richelieu-Louvois, Arsenal, Opéra (y compris les Cartes et plans). Tracks like “The Sorceress” simply run chills down your backbone, while “Angel of Death” will make you cringe in fear. Le groupe se forgea très vite une solide réputation, notamment grâce à son imagerie occulte inspirée de BLACK SABBATH, avec en plus une tendance assez poussée vers l’imagerie satanique. DO NOT call yourself a metal head if you do not own this album!! And yes the vocalists lack power and they sound like the effeminate pot-sucking crooners from the early sixties British invasion; the only notable exceptions being Bruce Dickinson and Biff Byford, with honorable mention going to Joe Elliot, John Gallagher and Cronos for having balls. This masterpiece from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal has soaring vocal harmonies, galloping guitar rhythms, and a ghostly atmosphere. Sadly, its successors weren't as attention grabbing. Although I can’t pinpoint the source of the following information, I remember reading somewhere how Iron Maiden and Angel Witch were pitted against each other at a Battle of the Bands show (with a record contract at stake no less) sometime in the late 70s...purportedly, the trio was too hung over to play, thus ceding the NWOBHM palm to Steve Harris’ outfit, which, as we all very well know, went on to establish itself as a global household name and mainstream metal phenomenon. Kevin should never be allowed behind a microphone unless he's without a guitar. There are classics galore here, the band’s own theme song “Angel Witch” (duh) being amongst metal’s finest hours and certainly high atop the NWOBHM food chain. "White Witch" is my personal favorite anthem from this opus as the initial riff is just pure genius and sets the mood for the sudden burst when the vocals come in, then the bridge in the middle takes you straight to the lair of the witch and then the first riffs appears once again to send chills down your spine. Once again, to make a general comparison, they are arguably more technical than Maidens. Everyone who calls themselves a headbanger needs to hear this album at least once before they die. Window of Despair (5:19) 07. You say you dabble in the occult, do you? -Angel of Death. Confused 5. your own Pins on Pinterest Cover art: "The Fallen Angels Entering Pandemonium" by John Martin. Then yes, Kevin Heybourne harnesses the very powers of hell via an electrical wand in the depths of night... just before his mum shouts: Cover art: "The Fallen Angels Entering Pandemonium" by John Martin. The performance in this 1980 classic is displayed with a lot of talent and passion. Angel Witch redevient actif en 1984, puis enregistre un nouvel album intitulé Screamin' N' Bleedin'. Sometimes, he throws down like a madman – dig his festively rollicking skins solo midway through “Hades Paradise” or the conclusive, slambashing intro to "Dr.Phibes"! It is pretty recognised by the heavy metal community today, but I feel that by some, it's somewhat unappreciated. A variant exists where on the center labels of this version, the respective side designations ("1" and "2") to the left of the spindle hole are directly underneath the "GE" in the band name (see images). Angel Witch redevient actif en 1984, puis enregistre un nouvel album intitulé Screamin' N' Bleedin'. Discover (and save!) I can't really find an album before this that does it in this way. One is the title track, which is my favorite song on the album, as it is unbelievably catchy and has some pretty badass guitar work. Discover (and save!) It hits close to home for anyone with fantasies and dreams. No wonder you have none, you talk like a lobotomy victim! It's not raw in the crappy "kvlt" black metal way, but more towards Di'anno era Maiden or Venom, with a much better vox. Also their debut album looked really Satanic, with the band’s baphomet adorned logo and the classical painting of hell slapped on there, but this no death or black metal affair. Nothing more and certainly not as perfect as some others might say. This line-up lasted a very short time, as Marsden's voice did not fit the style of the band very well. it’s the album which set me on the path to discovering untold diamonds in the rough. ANGEL WITCH officiait en tant que trio, mené par Kevin Heybourne, chanteur-guitariste, l’âme damnée du groupe, leader et principal compositeur. Admittedly the verse-chorus format utilised on this album is sometimes obvious and underdeveloped, but Angel Witch have also managed to use it effectively as a point of balance or a tension release and even more cleverly in some songs, particularly ‘White Witch’, as a voice of opposition to the verse – the cries of the feckless masses as they shout down anyone who dares to arise out of the grave that they created as their abode. The creativity in the songs is practically unparalleled for its time. Witch Tripper. team Murray/Smith or Tipton/Downing (of the action-packed w-bar school!). Today at 9:44 AM . The story is of a woman so simultaneously perfect and wicked, she feeds Kevin Heybourne’s desire to both live and die. ' Bleedin ' Witch... sorry we 're late been sold as a CD-R by the.... 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