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2021-02-15 - Swiss Heavy Metal coven BURNING WITCHES and Nuclear Blast Records are delighted to reveal the magnificent cover artwork and the track list for the band's fourth full-length, "The Witch Of The North", which will be released on May 28th, 2021.The pre-order for The Witch Of The North will start on March 19th, 2021.

BURNING WITCHES comment:
"We are happy and proud to announce the new album already and show you the terrific cover art! We have grown together as a team and have evolved our sound to the next level, the WITCHES 2021 are heavier and more epic than ever! So is the cover: Claudio Bergamín's amazing art is the perfect reflection of the record: icy, mystical, timeless and powerful! Please meet the THE WITCH OF THE NORTH and fall in love with our evolution!“

The cover was created by Chilean artist Claudio Bergamín (i.a. Judas Priest's Firepower and Battle Beast) and it sets the mood for the enthralling journey through enchanted forests and across snow-capped mountain tops that is: The Witch Of The North.

Says cover artist Claudio Bergamín:
"The one and only Schmier, from Destruction, reached out to me to ask if I'd be interested in doing the new Burning Witches album cover. Needless to say I was delighted to jump on board. The band had a very unique concept so it took me a couple of weeks to come up with an idea I was happy with. They wanted a classic looking illustration; pretty much in the vibe of Ken Kelly and Frank Frazetta. The Forest Witch was inspired by The Ents from 'Lord of The Rings' and Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus'. The girls' depictions were done in pure comic book style, and working on their faces to make them look as close as possible to the real people was a lot of fun. I wish more bands would ask me for that!"

2021-05-20 - Heavy metal coven BURNING WITCHES is pleased to announce that they will stream a release show for their fantastic new album, "The Witch Of The North," on Friday, May 28th at 8.00pm CET. The stream will be free of charge and accessible for fans all over the world. However, if you want to show the band your support, you will be given the opportunity to buy different kinds of 'support tickets'. So, mark the date in your calendars and prepare to get blown away once more by one of the most exciting new bands in heavy metal today!

BURNING WITCHES
THE WITCH OF THE NORTH - Release Show Live Stream
Friday, May 28th, 2021
20.00h CET - 7.00pm GMT - 2.00pm US Eastern - 11am US Pacific

YOU CAN ACCESS THE STREAM HERE: https://burningwitches-life4you.webflow.io/en/home-en

Burning Witches - NEW VIDEO & SINGLE “THE DARK TOWER” OUT TODAY – PRE ORDER START!
New album, The Dark Tower, out May 5, 2023!
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/jaSlR30rlCs
BURNING WITCHES guitar player Romana on the new single:
"Wow that was quick, right? Album No5 is already done and we are back with the brand-new single ‘The Dark Tower’. The title track of the new record will fit perfectly into our set list with its relentless beat, the truly epic riffs and the striking but melodic vocals!
The theme of Elizabeth Bathory and her infamous ‘blood countess’ reputation was a fantastic inspiration for a breathtaking video clip. We all could relate to the story and its creepy saga and knew from the beginning, it would be a new highlight in the WITCHES history! “
Last but not least, we want to thank the fans that supported us here and played the extras, in this very emotional and creepy little ride! Enjoy the clip!”
We really hope you will dig and like this majestic but powerful new track, much more to come soon – please stay tuned with us!

Swiss heavy metal powerhouse BURNING WITCHES have announced their new studio album, Inquisition, out August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records! On their sixth studio album, the band returns with a darker, more thunderous brew — diving headfirst into the themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. Featuring 12 brand-new tracks, the album marks a bold new era: forged in the flames of power/heavy metal, sharpened by anthemic songwriting and epic instrumentation.
A music video for the album’s title track has just premiered! This first single breaks open the gates with a tempest of high-energy power metal, as thunderous bass lines, pounding drums and twin guitars dripping in witchery support Laura Guldemond’s hair-raising vocals, channeling raw emotion and groove.
The band says about the track:
"We are happy to present you with this epic, classic heavy song full of depth and occult moments that go straight under your skin! 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..."