What is the best Burning Witches album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Hexenhammer" (2018). It's the most representative of what makes Burning Witches worth hearing.

How many albums does Burning Witches have?

Burning Witches has 9 releases in their discography, including 6 albums and 3 EPs.

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Burning Witches

Q: Who is Burning Witches for?

If you're into heavy metal and power metal, Burning Witches is worth your time. Their powerful grooves are punctuated by relentless riffs, forging an intense atmosphere that compels movement and engagement.

Their powerful grooves are punctuated by relentless riffs, forging an intense atmosphere that compels movement and engagement.

heavy metal · power metal

Switzerland Est. 2015

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The album

Hexenhammer (2018)

This album showcases their signature heavy and power metal sound with engaging tracks that highlight their energetic style and cohesive songwriting.

The song

“Dance With the Devil” from Dance With the Devil

This track features an immediate hook and captures the band's powerful energy, making it an ideal introduction to their sound.

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About Burning Witches

Burning Witches matter in the heavy metal landscape as they breathe new life into a genre long dominated by male voices, asserting their presence and influence while championing empowerment and resilience.

Their music serves as an anthem for those who often feel marginalized, creating a space where female musicians can thrive and inspire others.

Their music serves as an anthem for those who often feel marginalized, creating a space where female musicians can thrive and inspire others. This reclamation of power resonates deeply within the community, challenging conventional narratives of femininity in rock and fostering a sense of unity among listeners seeking strength through music. The band approaches their craft with a fierce dedication to both technical proficiency and melodic hooks, showcasing their musicianship through intricate guitar work and tight rhythms that elevate their sound. This commitment to authenticity allows them to create a performance dynamic that is not only engaging but also empowers their audience to embrace the raw energy and emotion inherent in heavy metal. Each live show becomes a collective celebration of identity and defiance, drawing fans into a shared experience that transcends mere entertainment. Lyrically, Burning Witches often explores themes of empowerment, mythology, and personal battles, weaving narratives that resonate with listeners on multiple levels. Their writing strikes a balance between ironclad sincerity and evocative storytelling, inviting audiences to reflect on both their struggles and triumphs. The tone oscillates between fierce determination and haunting vulnerability, creating an emotional depth that enhances the sonic weight of their music.

6 studio albums· 9 total releases· 8 years· Switzerland