Angel Witch, in its 30th Anniversary guise, still rips with that classic New Wave of British Heavy Metal fervor. This is pure, unadulterated, early metal: galloping riffs, soaring vocals, and a healthy dose of occult theatrics. It's less about technical wizardry and more about raw, driving power, a crucial cornerstone for the entire metal genre’s expansion.
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While this is a later edition, Angel Witch's original 1980 debut stands as a cornerstone of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. It's raw, uncompromising, and absolutely drenched in occult atmosphere. The riffs are sharp, the drumming relentless, and Kevin Heybourne's vocals possess that distinctive, wailing quality. Before thrash splintered the genre, this was the sound of metal evolving, shedding its bluesy skin for something darker and more aggressive. It's a potent blast of pre-digital fury, recorded with a visceral edge that still resonates.
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