Swiss heavy metal act Burning Witches have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album “Inquisition,” slated for release on Aug. 22, 2025, via Napalm Records (pre0rder here).
Following the previously released album title track, “High Priestess of the Night” brings a mix of classic heavy metal riffs and hard rock grooves to the band’s signature witch-themed metal offerings.
“We chose this good-vibed yet still heavy-themed, catchy mid-tempo song as a second single,” the band said. “This will be an ear-catcher and a hip-shaker for sure at live shows. This song is a must for everybody … it’s simple, but it’s also the way of every metalhead. If you are a metalhead, you will like ‘High Priestess of the Night!'”
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
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