Hammer of the Witches
Cradle of Filth · 2015
56 min · 11 tracks · gothic metal · extreme metal
Gothic orchestration collides with ferocious riffs and sinister vocals, creating an audacious metal atmosphere.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks audacious atmosphere for late nights wave-like pacing demands attention
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'Hammer of the Witches' is Cradle of Filth's tenth studio album, following the critically mixed 'The Manticore and Other Horrors' from 2012. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their legacy within the extreme metal scene while experimenting with new thematic elements based on witchcraft and folklore.
- If you like
- gothic metal, extreme metal
Hammer of the Witches is an album by Cradle of Filth, released in 2015. Gothic orchestration collides with ferocious riffs and sinister vocals, creating an audacious metal atmosphere. 'Hammer of the Witches' received positive reviews for its ambitious sound and lyrical depth, marking a resurgence in critical acclaim for Cradle of Filth. The album debuted at number 27 on the UK Albums Chart and was praised for its complex composition and gothic narrative style, re-establishing the band's presence in the modern metal landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hammer of the Witches sound like?
Gothic orchestration collides with ferocious riffs and sinister vocals, creating an audacious metal atmosphere. Rooted in gothic metal and extreme metal.
What makes Hammer of the Witches by Cradle of Filth notable?
'Hammer of the Witches' received positive reviews for its ambitious sound and lyrical depth, marking a resurgence in critical acclaim for Cradle of Filth. The album debuted at number 27 on the UK Albums Chart and was praised for its complex composition and gothic narrative style, re-establishing the band's presence in the modern metal landscape. Released in 2015, 'Hammer of the Witches' is Cradle of Filth's tenth studio album, following the critically mixed 'The Manticore and Other Horrors' from 2012. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their legacy within the extreme metal scene while experimenting with new thematic elements based on witchcraft and folklore.
Who is Hammer of the Witches for?
Hammer of the Witches works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, audacious atmosphere for late nights and wave-like pacing demands attention.
How many songs are on Hammer of the Witches?
Hammer of the Witches has 11 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walpurgis Eve 1:29
- 2 Yours Immortally… Standout 6:01
- 3 Enshrined in Crematoria 5:46
- 4 Deflowering the Maidenhead, Displeasuring the Goddess 6:56
- 5 Blackest Magick in Practice Standout 6:50
- 6 The Monstrous Sabbat (Summoning the Coven) 1:51
- 7 Hammer of the Witches Standout 6:29
- 8 Right Wing of the Garden Triptych 5:54
- 9 The Vampyre at My Side 5:45
- 10 Onward Christian Soldiers 6:59
- 11 Blooding the Hounds of Hell 2:10
Release Date
January 1, 2015
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
56 min 10 sec
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