Warrior, sorceress, solitary witch
Armored in fur, bones and leather
Dark priestess with cinders on your tongue
Brought to power when you were so young
Into initiation, a child of damnation
Morning sun shines into the canyon
Blade of the athame reflects the light
Talisman upon the breast, an invocation
And a cocktail of wormwood, oil and wine
And so begins the rite...
Heathen woman come cast your spell on me
Obsessed by you, possessed by you
Trapped in your pentagram, your wish is my command
Oh baby, we’re gonna burn!
(2nd) Heathen woman come lay your hands on me
You are the object of death and doom
Black robes and candlelight
Invoking lunar rites, standing at the edge of the world
Bathed in blood, pagan queen
The glow of burning churches in your eyes
Messenger of Lucifer, envoy of the devil
I am in your icy grip now
For mighty is your kingdom, and mighty is your hand
Empress, mystic mistress risen from the depths
Demons calling your name
No confession, inquisition can’t take you down
No masters, no gods,
You reign supreme and eternal
credits
from Under the Witching Cross,
released May 10, 2019
Available on Limited Edition Color Vinyl, CD, Cassette and Digital Download
BEWITCHER, in conspiracy with SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS is pleased to announce the long-awaited follow-up to their self-titled debut album. The time has come to finally unveil the band’s sophomore effort, entitled UNDER THE WITCHING CROSS.
The album was engineered at The Captain’s Quarters studio in Ventura, CA by Night Demon axeman Armand John Anthony with mix/master duties once again falling to Joel Grind. Their combined efforts give the production a sound not yet heard on a Bewitcher record; ominous and layered without sacrificing any of the viciousness of its predecessor.
With stunning cover art from the incomparable Polish painter Mariusz Lewandowski, UNDER THE WITCHING CROSS is a clear statement of the band’s expanding musical and artistic aspirations. Don’t be fooled however, the content within is pure Satanic Speed Metal savagery that Bewitcher delivers with deadly force.
UNDER THE WITCHING CROSS will be released worldwide on May 10, with pre-orders available for physical and digital formats through SKR and the band’s official merch channels. Visit bewitcher.us for more info, as well as upcoming tour dates.
Limited Edition LP released by Shadow Kingdom Records on 200 Black, 200 Blue/Silver/Black Splatter (Band Exclusive), and 600 Transparent Blue with Orange Smoke.
supported by 178 fans who also own “Heathen Woman”
Pretty much the best Black/Speed Metal I've listened to since I learned about Evil Invaders and Vulture. Everything you'd love to be reminded of about this musical era is there. The influences are what you'd expect too: Motörhead, Venom, Bathory, early Slayer, Celtic Frost; aggressive vocals, tortured guitar solos, pounding drums; everything is fast, clear and still a little grimy, but without reverb cranked up to the max. Amazing band, amazing album. Odiumediae
supported by 147 fans who also own “Heathen Woman”
If Elric had a soundtrack it would be this. It's everything you want from a epic metal album. Like a hot poker in the eye, but in a good way. Scott Malthouse