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Restless and Dead

Witchery · 1998

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

Aggressive riffs and haunting melodies collide in a relentless homage to the darker side of metal.

Restless and Dead is an album by Witchery, released in 1998. Aggressive riffs and haunting melodies collide in a relentless homage to the darker side of metal. The album is notable for its critical reception, earning praise for its raw energy and production quality. It quickly became a seminal release within the underground metal community, influencing subsequent acts in the black and thrash metal genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Restless and Dead sound like?

Aggressive riffs and haunting melodies collide in a relentless homage to the darker side of metal. Rooted in black metal and death metal.

What makes Restless and Dead by Witchery notable?

The album is notable for its critical reception, earning praise for its raw energy and production quality. It quickly became a seminal release within the underground metal community, influencing subsequent acts in the black and thrash metal genres. When 'Restless and Dead' was released in 1998, Witchery was establishing themselves within the Swedish metal scene after forming just three years prior. This debut album marked their entry into the competitive genre of blackened thrash metal, showcasing their unique sound and solidifying their presence following a series of demos.

How many songs are on Restless and Dead?

Restless and Dead has 10 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·35:44

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

  • 1 The Reaper Standout 2:19
  • 2 Witchery 3:06
  • 3 Midnight at the Graveyard Standout 3:33
  • 4 The Hangman 4:00
  • 5 Awaiting the Exorcist 3:18
  • 6 All Evil 3:22
  • 7 House of Raining Blood 3:46
  • 8 Into Purgatory 4:05
  • 9 Born in the Night 5:11
  • 10 Restless & Dead Standout 3:04

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

35 min 44 sec