Witchfynde -- reissue of 1980 debut album

Witchfynde

Give 'em Hell (re-release)

High Roller Records

30.07.2021

1.Ready to Roll 04:15

2.The Divine Victim 05:03

3.Leaving Nadir 06:12

4.Gettin' Heavy 03:52

5.Give 'Em Hell 04:03

6.Unto the Ages of the Ages 08:54

7.Pay Now - Love Later 03:33

8.The Devil's Gallop 00:31*

9.Tetelestai 08:44*

10.Wake Up Screaming 04:20*

total time 49:27

*not on the original release

In 1980 Witchfynde came to the attention of the fanatics of the revival of hard rock taking place in the United Kingdom at the time. The new heavy rock was being branded as "heavy metal" and the music caught the attention of fans eager to hear some of these bands that showed promise, especially given that some of them had good, rock musicianship. The album stands up well when compared to the other debut albums and EPs by the younger generation, like Saxon, Iron Maiden, Girschool, Angel Witch, Def Leppard, Tygers of Pan Tang, and all those other bands. It is worthy of having in the collection. The drumming has human vibrancy and dynamics, the bass guitar is colorful, and in general the rhythm section offers plenty for the enjoyment of the songs. The guitar riffs and solos have that excitement of leaner, more compact, often faster interpretations of the mighty riffs of Led Zeppelin (and the next bands like Deep Purple and Black Sabbath that took up the riff-based hard rock). The singing has a nice melodic, clear and sometimes sinister tones, while remaining melodic. The songs themselves are highly memorable and have a rocking, headbanging energy.

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[This is for your information only. The review is based on the High Roller Records version, and not this one.] Witchfynde - Give 'Em Hell (Full Album)

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