LIVE PHOTOS—Review and photos by Greg Maki—This show felt like a long time coming after the postponement of a fall 2025 U.S. tour due to visa issues, and the five women of Burning Witches ensured it was worth the wait for the faithful who came out to this strange little venue in historic, downtown Annapolis.... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Swiss metal band Burning Witches have shared "Soul Eater," the third single from their upcoming sixth studio album, "Inquisition," due out Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, via Napalm Records (pre0rder here). Watch the music video for the song below. "This is the sound of Burning Witches, which represents our soul, mood and ravenous character in the... Continue Reading →
Citing a delay in getting their visas, Burning Witches have postponed their upcoming U.S. tour from August/September 2025 to March/April 2026. The Swiss metal band, which will release its sixth studio album, “Inquisition,” on Aug. 22, 2025, via Napalm Records (pre0rder here), confirmed the news on social media. "It is with huge sadness that we must... Continue Reading →
Bassist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) and vocalist Jeff Scott Soto will release "Unbreakable," their second album as Ellefson-Soto, on Aug. 15, 2025, via Rat Pak Records. Preorder the album here on CD or vinyl. The duo also has unveiled a music video for the record's title track. Ellefson-Soto is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and drummer Paolo Caridi. "Unbreakable" features 11 tracks with... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Swiss metal band Burning Witches will return to the United States for a series of intimate headline performances in late summer 2025. The band is continuing the momentum of its 2024 maxi-single "The Spell of the Skull," 2023 album "The Dark Tower," breakout North American tour supporting KK's Priest and headline shows in the western... Continue Reading →
Burning Witches bring back the vibe of '80s heavy metal on their upcoming maxi-single, "The Spell of the Skull," set for release on Dec. 10, 2024, via Napalm Records. Pre-order the single on 12-inch vinyl here. “We are busy bees and in between all the shows we managed to write the first new songs with Courtney (Cox) on... Continue Reading →
Swiss metal band Burning Witches will launch a U.S. headline tour in fall 2024. Featuring support on select dates from Graveshadow, the tour kicks off Oct. 24 in Hollywood, California, and hits several major markets before ending Nov. 15 in Satellite Beach, Florida. Tickets are on sale now; visit www.burningwitches.ch for more information. “We are stoked to... Continue Reading →
