All the best tunes belong to the Devil, and Portland’s bastard sons BEWITCHER have returned to take back rock n’ roll in Baphomet’s name. The speed demons are now unveiling the anthemic new single, “Out Against the Law,” from their new upcoming album, ‘Spell Shock,’ due September 27 on on Century Media Records. The song can be found along with an epic music video, which features performance footage and behind-the-scenes clips from the haunted trio’s 2024 performances in Knucklehead in Hollywood, CA, various locations across Mexico, and Milwaukee Metal Fest. In addition, the video also features a slew of guest appearances from members of MUNICIPAL WASTE, GOATWHORE, INCANTATION, CLOAK, VISIGOTH + NIGHT DEMON! The video can be found at THIS LOCATION.
Bewitcher drummer A. Hunter comments, “Our forthcoming album ‘Spell Shock’ is now available for pre-order! To celebrate after you smash the pre-order button, pour yourself a double and channel your inner desperado with the new single ‘Out Against the Law!’ One of the first songs written for ‘Spell Shock,’ ‘Out Against the Law’ went from being a twangy country riff, to a full on Black Magick Metal ripper! The music video captures us on our recent U.S./Mexico tour and highlights life on the run with Bewitcher. Crank it up and pre-order ‘Spell Shock’ now!!”
Joining Von Bewitcher, bassist A. Magus, and drummer A. Hunter in the studio this time was none other longtime BEWITCHER fan Lars Frederiksen. Most of the world knows Frederiksen as a force in his own right, playing in the likes of Bay Area punk heroes Rancid, as well as his own Old Firm Casuals. While to some, it may have been an unlikely pairing with Frederiksen taking the producer’s seat, for everyone in the studio the connection was immediate.
As Frederiksen previously commented on ‘Spell Shock’: “It’s the best record I’ve ever produced for one of the best bands in the world.”
In addition, BEWITCHER recently announced an extensive North American tour, in which they will be co-headlining with label-mates SKELETAL REMAINS. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.
Pre-order ‘Spell Shock’ HERE. The artwork for ‘Spell Shock’ was created by Solo Macello and can be found below along with the tracklisting!
‘Spell Shock’ Tracklisting:
1 – Starfire Maelstrom [WATCH]
2 – Lavish Desecration
3 – Spell Shock
4 – Out Against The Law [WATCH]
5 – Dystopic Demonolatry
6 – Seasons Of Foul Harvest
7 – We Die In Dust
8 – The Harem Conspiracy
9 – Pagan Shadows
10 – Ride Of The Iron Fox
SKELETAL REMAINS + BEWITCHER North American Tour Dates:
w/ PHOBOPHILIC+ (excl. 10/06-10/10 & 10/15-10/20), TORTURE RACK* (09/20-10/06), WITCH VOMIT^ (10/06-10/20), MORGUL BLADE~ (10/02-10/05)
09/20: Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge +*
09/21: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick +*
09/22: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Underground +*
9/24: San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box +*
9/25: Dallas, TX @ RBC +*
9/26: Houston, TX @ Scout Bar +*
9/27: New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall +*
9/28: Orlando, FL @ Conduit +*
9/29: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory) +*
10/01: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones +*
10/02: Philadelphia, PA @ KFN +~ 10/03: Brooklyn, NY @ Market Hotel +~
10/04: Worcester, MA @ Ralphs +~ 10/05: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving +~
10/06: Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge *^
10/08: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary *^
10/09: Ottawa, ON @ The Dom *^
10/10: Toronto, ON @ Rockpile *^
10/11: Albany, NY @ Empire Underground +^ 10/12: Baltimore, Md @ Metro Gallery +^
10/13: Cincinnati, OH @ Madison Live +^ 10/15: Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge^
10/16: Denver, CO @ HQ *^
10/17: Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon *^
10/18: Boise, ID @ The Shredder *^
10/19: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *^
10/20: Portland, OR @ Dante’s *^
Since their formation in 2013, Bewitcher has seen their signature “Black Magick Metal” sound go from humble beginnings to new heights of creativity and wild anthemic fervor. A small collection of long out-of-print demo tapes kicked off what has proven to be an enduring line of ripping studio albums, singles and EPs. They have earned a reputation as one of the hardest working touring acts around, bringing their volcanic, high energy live shows to every corner of North America and parts abroad.
From its eye-grabbing-and-gouging artwork by Italian horror maestro Solo Macello, to songs like the haunting “We Die in Dust,” to the epic closing track “Ride of the Iron Fox” (“That’s BEWITCHER’s Dokken song!” laughs A. Hunter.) Spell Shock is BEWITCHER at their most evolved and most devastatingly primal. “We wanted it to be an album experience,” says drummer A. Hunter. “Imagine King Diamond’s Abigail in terms of atmosphere merged with the energy of AC/DC’s High Voltage.”
Line-Up:
Mateo von Bewitcher – vox + guitars
A. Hunter – drums + percussion
A. Magus – bass guitar + backing vox
Producer: Lars Frederiksen
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