Burning the Witches
Warlock · 1984
36 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal
A fierce blend of traditional heavy metal riffs and powerful female vocals, defining the genre's early 80s sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sign of Satan — The opening track sets the tone with aggressive guitar riffs and striking lyrics that encapsulate the band's thematic focus on rebellion and empowerment.
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Burning the Witches — This title track showcases Doro Pesch's powerful vocals alongside epic instrumentation, effectively embodying the spirit of heavy metal and witchcraft themes prevalent in the genre.
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Homicide Rocker — A standout for its catchy chorus and driving rhythm, this track exemplifies Warlock's ability to merge hard-hitting metal with accessible melodies, appealing to a broad audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong riffs and powerful vocals, marking an important moment in female-led heavy metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features aggressive guitar riffs and high-pitched vocals, setting a fierce tone.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with the choruses often featuring anthemic melodies that invite audience participation.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, such as slowing down during the bridge before returning to a faster pace for the final chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sign of Satan 3:17
- 2 After the Bomb 3:55
- 3 Dark Fade 4:12
- 4 Homicide Rocker 3:16
- 5 Without You 5:35
- 6 Metal Racer 3:46
- 7 Burning the Witches 4:24
- 8 Hateful Guy 3:46
- 9 Holding Me 4:13
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