Witchcult Today
Electric Wizard · 2007
58 min · 8 tracks · doom metal
A heavy descent into occult sonic landscapes, blending murky riffs with hypnotic rhythms and haunting vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Witchcult Today — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, combining dark lyrics about witchcraft with relentless riffs that set the tone for the entire record.
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Satanic Rites of Drugula — This track stands out for its blend of horror-themed lyrics and sludgy guitar riffs, showcasing Electric Wizard's unique ability to merge narrative with musical intensity.
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Black Magic Rituals & Perversions — Clocking in at over eleven minutes, this epic track highlights the band's capacity for atmospheric depth while maintaining a heavy groove that defines their sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines heavy riffs and haunting vocals within a cohesive doom metal framework.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that establishes a slow, heavy tempo, which is maintained throughout most of the record.
- Each song features extended instrumental sections, often dominated by thick, distorted guitar riffs and minimalistic drumming.
- Vocals are layered with effects, creating a haunting atmosphere that complements the dark themes present in the lyrics.
- The final track features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of unease as it concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
- dark atmospheres for late nights
- heavy riffs with ritualistic intensity
- lengthy explorations of occult themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want concise, radio-friendly tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Witchcult Today is Electric Wizard's fifth studio album and marks their return to a more traditional doom metal sound following the experimental leanings of their previous album, We Live. This record solidified their influence on the stoner metal genre, showcasing a mature distillation of their signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sleep· Boris· Witchfinder General
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Witchcult Today 7:54
- 2 Dunwich 5:34
- 3 Satanic Rites of Drugula 6:05
- 4 Raptus 2:13
- 5 The Chosen Few 8:18
- 6 Torquemada '71 6:42
- 7 Black Magic Rituals & Perversions 11:00
- 8 Saturnine 11:03
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