Witch Hunter
Grave Digger · 1985
38 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal · power metal
A thunderous blend of heavy riffs and soaring melodies that define the power metal genre.
Why this album works
'Witch Hunter' significantly impacted the power metal genre, inspiring countless bands that followed. The album received positive critical acclaim and helped propel Grave Digger into the European metal spotlight, contributing to the rise of heavy metal in Germany during the mid-1980s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy anthemic choruses for sing-alongs empowering themes of freedom
- Context
- Released in 1985, 'Witch Hunter' was Grave Digger's third studio album, solidifying their status in the burgeoning German heavy metal scene. Following their first two albums, this record marked a pivotal moment as they began to carve out a distinctive sound characterized by fantasy themes and epic storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Majesty· Angel Dust· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Witch Hunter Standout 4:24
- 2 Night Drifter 3:10
- 3 Get Ready for Power Standout 5:05
- 4 Love Is a Game 5:43
- 5 Get Away 2:59
- 6 Fight for Freedom Standout 3:54
- 7 School's Out 2:41
- 8 Friends of Mine 5:23
- 9 Here I Stand 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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