Angel Witch
Angel Witch · 1980
62 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal
A thunderous blend of heavy riffs, occult themes, and soaring vocals that defined the NWOBHM sound.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in shaping the NWOBHM movement, influencing countless metal bands that followed. It received critical acclaim upon release and has since been recognized as a classic within the genre, featuring in various lists of essential heavy metal albums.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys occult themes and imagery intense energy for headbanging
- Context
- Angel Witch's self-titled debut album marked their emergence in the heavy metal scene during the early 1980s, a pivotal time for the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Released in January 1980, it positioned Angel Witch alongside contemporaries like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, establishing their place within a burgeoning genre seeking to redefine rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Angel Witch Standout 3:22
- 2 Atlantis 3:40
- 3 White Witch Standout 4:45
- 4 Confused 2:51
- 5 Sorcerers 4:12
- 6 Gorgon Standout 4:03
- 7 Sweet Danger 3:02
- 8 Free Man 4:40
- 9 Angel of Death 4:52
- 10 Devil's Tower 2:22
- 11 Loser 2:47
- 12 Suffer 3:19
- 13 Dr. Phibes 2:45
- 14 Flight Nineteen 5:51
- 15 Baphomet 4:56
- 16 Hades Paradise 4:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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