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Dead, Hot and Ready

Witchery · 1999

33 min · 10 tracks · black metal · death metal · thrash metal

A relentless fusion of thrash and black metal that unleashes a barrage of dark, aggressive energy.

Dead, Hot and Ready is an album by Witchery, released in 1999. A relentless fusion of thrash and black metal that unleashes a barrage of dark, aggressive energy. The album is significant for its influence on the blackened thrash metal genre, showcasing a distinctive sound that blends elements of speed and death metal. It received positive reviews upon release, with particular praise for its energetic compositions and lyrical content, helping to further establish Witchery as a key player in the late '90s metal resurgence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dead, Hot and Ready sound like?

A relentless fusion of thrash and black metal that unleashes a barrage of dark, aggressive energy. Rooted in black metal and death metal.

What makes Dead, Hot and Ready by Witchery notable?

The album is significant for its influence on the blackened thrash metal genre, showcasing a distinctive sound that blends elements of speed and death metal. It received positive reviews upon release, with particular praise for its energetic compositions and lyrical content, helping to further establish Witchery as a key player in the late '90s metal resurgence. Released in 1999, 'Dead, Hot and Ready' is Witchery's third album, following their acclaimed sophomore effort 'Restless & Dead' from 1998. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Swedish metal scene, known for their tight musicianship and thematic focus on horror and the occult.

How many songs are on Dead, Hot and Ready?

Dead, Hot and Ready has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·33:33

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Demonication Standout 2:31
  • 2 A Paler Shade of Death Standout 3:11
  • 3 The Guillotine Standout 2:37
  • 4 Resurrection 4:49
  • 5 Full Moon 3:45
  • 6 The Devil and the Damage Done 3:52
  • 7 Dead, Hot and Ready 2:43
  • 8 The Devil's Triangle 2:36
  • 9 Call of the Coven 3:46
  • 10 On a Black Horse Thru Hell... 3:39

Release Date

January 1, 1999

Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

33 min 33 sec