Screamin' 'n' Bleedin' cover

Screamin' 'n' Bleedin'

Angel Witch · 1985

43 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal

Gritty riffs and haunting melodies intertwine, embodying the dark ethos of '80s heavy metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • gritty riffs for late nights
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • consistent journey through darkness

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat and fast tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1985, 'Screamin' 'n' Bleedin'' was Angel Witch's second album, following their self-titled debut in 1980. At this point, they were navigating a shifting heavy metal landscape, striving to maintain relevance within the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene that was evolving rapidly during the mid-'80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron Maiden· Judas Priest· Diamond Head

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Who’s to Blame 4:03
  • 2 Child of the Night 3:46
  • 3 Evil Games 4:18
  • 4 Afraid of the Dark 5:58
  • 5 Screamin’ ’n’ Bleedin’ 4:37
  • 6 Reawakening 4:54
  • 7 Waltz the Night 5:53
  • 8 Goodbye 3:41
  • 9 Fatal Kiss 4:36
  • 10 U.X.V. 2:06

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