Burning Witches to release sixth album ‘Inquisition’ on Aug. 22, title track out now

Swiss metal band Burning Witches will release their new album, “Inquisition,” on Aug. 22, 2025, via Napalm Records.

On their sixth studio effort, they return with a darker, more thunderous brew, diving headfirst into the themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. Preorder the album here, and watch the music video for the title track below.

“We are happy to present you with this epic, classic heavy song full of depth and occult moments that go straight under your skin!” the band said. “From a dark time of mankind, this song was composed with respect to all blood that this time has poured. ‘Inquisition’ will stay as a song that moves our engine with power to do more and more …”

The follow-up to 2023’s “The Dark Tower,” “Inquisition” was produced by Damir Eskic (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver (Little Creek Studio, Pro-Pain, Destruction), and shaped by the songwriting of founding guitarist Romana Kalkuhl.

“As we celebrate our 10 year anniversary in 2025, I am very happy as well to announce our sixth album with pride and satisfaction,” Kalkuhl said. “I am extremely happy to start the next chapter of our metal journey with my girls. The album ‘Inquisition’ is for those of you who are into legends like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer. Full of power, melodies, double bass drums, heavy riffs and speedy guitar solos,’ Inquisition’ is not only our style and lifestyle, it’s our life! From the beginning to the end, it’s the best of us.

“We and our label Napalm Records are a huge supporter of vinyl records, so with passion and joy we chose some great editions to add to your collectables. Now it’s your time to pick your ‘Inquisition!'”

“Inquisition” track listing:

1. Sanguini Hominum
2. Soul Eater
3. Shame
4. The Spell of the Skull
5. Inquisition
6. High Priestess of the Night
7. Burn in Hell
8. Release Me
9. In for the Kill
10. In The Eye of the Storm
11. Mirror, Mirror
12. Malus Maga

“Inquisition” will be available in the following formats.

• 1 CD Digipak
• 1 LP Black
• 1 LP Translucent Orange (GSA, CH)
• 1 LP Translucent Orange Black Splatter
• 1 LP Cross Red Black
• 2 LP Die Hard Gold Black Marbled (feat. 1 LP “Inquisition” + 1 LP “The Night of the Witch,” 8p Booklet)
• Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD  + Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves + Patch)
• Music Cassette
• Digital Album

Burning Witches tour dates:

United States
08/30/25 – Pompano Beach – FL – Piper’s Pub
08/31/25 – Clearwater – FL – Road House
09/02/25 – Atlanta – GA -Masquerade
09/04/25 – Covington – KY – Madison Live
09/05/25 – Westland – MI – Token Lounge
09/06/25 – Columbus – OH – The King Of Clubs
09/07/25 – Cleveland – OH – Beachland Ballroom
09/09/25 – Pittsburgh – PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
09/10/25 – Harrisburg – PA – Club XL
09/11/25 – Philadelphia – PA – City Winery
09/12/25 – Teaneck – NJ – The Debonair Music Hall
09/13/25 – New Bedford – MA – The Vault
09/14/25 – Hampton Beach – NH – Wally’s
09/17/25 – Annapolis – MD – Rams Head On Stage
09/18/25 – Virginia Beach – VA – Elevation 27
09/20/25 – Sanford – FL – West End Trading Co

Europe (support: Hammer King)
09.01.26 Milano – Legend Club IT
10.01.26 Obertraubling – Airport DE
11.01.26 Zlin – Masters Of Rock Cafe CZ
13.01.26 Rubigen – Mühle Hunziken CH
14.01.26 Brugg – Salzhaus CH
15.01.26 Basel – Sudhaus CH
16.01.26 Langenthal – Old Capitol CH
17.01.26 Zug – Galvanik CH
18.01.26 St.Gallen – Grabenhalle CH
19.01.26 Glarus – Kulturzentrum Hölastei CH
20.01.26 Monthey – Pont Rouge CH
21.01.26 Wetzikon – Kulturfabrik CH
23.01.26 London – The Dome UK
24.01.26 Birmingham – The Asylum  UK
25.01.26 Manchester – Academy 3 UK
27.01.26 Kortrijk – DVG Club BE
28.01.26 Paris – Backstage By The Mill FR
29.01.26 Essen – Turock DE
30.01.26 Kaiserslautern – Kammgarn DE
31.01.26 Aschaffenburg – Colos Saal DE
01.02.26 München – Backstage Halle DE 
03.02.26 Nürnberg – Hirsch DE
04.02.26 Leipzig – Hellraiser DE
05.02.26 Hannover – Musikzentrum DE
06.02.26 Hamburg – Logo DE
07.02.26 Uden – De Pul  NL
08.02.26 Heerlen – Nieuwe Nor NL
10.02.26 Lyon – Rock N Eat FR
11.02.26 Barcelona – Salamandra ESP
12.02.26 Murcia – Garaje ESP
13.02.26 Madrid – Revi Live  ESP
14.02.26 Vitoria – Urban Rock ESP

25.04.26 Reinhardshagen – Wezer Metal Meeting DE 
03.05.26 Diest – Hell Open Air BEL
09.05.26 Rautheim DE Rock In Rautheim DE
26.06.26 Oschersleben – Rock & Metal Dayz DE