Death Penalty cover

Death Penalty

Witchfinder General · 1982

30 min · 7 tracks · heavy metal · doom metal

A raw, heavy sound that blends doom-laden riffs with haunting melodies and social commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • immersive thematic exploration
  • contemplative listening experience
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1982, 'Death Penalty' was Witchfinder General's debut album, marking the band's entry into the burgeoning UK heavy metal scene. At this point, they were part of a wave of new bands that were defining the doom metal subgenre, following closely after Black Sabbath’s foundational influence.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Invisible Hate 6:05
  • 2 Free Country 3:10
  • 3 Death Penalty 5:35
  • 4 No Stayer 4:25
  • 5 Witchfinder General 3:51
  • 6 Burning a Sinner 3:28
  • 7 R.I.P. 4:04

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