What makes Worship the Witch by Skeletonwitch notable?

Worship the Witch received significant acclaim, marking Skeletonwitch's entry into the metal genre with a fresh approach. The album's raw energy and musicianship helped it gain traction in metal circles, contributing to the resurgence of interest in thrash metal during the mid-2000s. Released in 2006, Worship the Witch was Skeletonwitch's debut album, introducing their unique blend of extreme and thrash metal. At this point, the band was still establishing themselves within the underground metal scene, setting the stage for future releases that would enhance their reputation.

How many songs are on Worship the Witch?

Worship the Witch has 4 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Worship the Witch

Skeletonwitch · 2006

11 min · 4 tracks · thrash metal

Relentless thrash riffs collide with blistering vocals, creating a sonic storm of darkness and aggression.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Beyond the Permafrost — This opening track encapsulates the band's essence with its furious pace and intricate guitar work, setting a high standard for the rest of the album.
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Fire From the Sky — With its relentless tempo and fierce lyrical themes, this track showcases Skeletonwitch's ability to blend melody with aggression effectively.
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Feast Upon Flesh — This song features intricate riffing and dynamic shifts that highlight the band's technical prowess while maintaining an unyielding intensity throughout.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

This EP establishes a strong identity with relentless energy and solid songwriting, though it may not have broad appeal beyond metal circles.

What we noticed

Each track features a consistent structure of verse-chorus dynamics, with breakdowns that emphasize the heaviness of the sound.
The final track slows down slightly, introducing a more atmospheric element before concluding abruptly, creating a sense of unresolved tension.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Beyond the Permafrost 2:43
2 Fire From the Sky 2:35
3 Feast Upon Flesh 3:18
4 Forever in the Abyss 3:14

What to play next

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Beyond the Permafrost

2007

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At One with the Shadows

2004

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