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Often overlooked as a progenitor of Britain's late-1970s metal movement in favor of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest et al., Angel Witch's eponymous debut was nonetheless a satisfying slice of Sabbath-influenced doom riffs, lyrical mysticism, and arena-ready twin-guitar melodies. For the most part, however, ANGEL WITCH delivers on tried-and-true trashing and slashing.
The British heavy metal rebirth of the late '70s and early '80s provided more than its share of impressive headbangers. A product of the scene that also gave the world Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Saxon, Girlschool, and Diamond Head, Angel Witch wasn't a huge commercial success in the U.S., but enjoyed a loyal underground following in England and Europe. This superb debut album was the band's finest hour. Melodic yet forceful and intense, classics like "Sorceress," "White Witch," and "Angel of Death" illustrate Angel Witch's artistic debt to fellow Britons Judas Priest, Rainbow, and Black Sabbath. The Londoners' lyrics are consistently gothic and underscore their interest in the occult, a subject that has caught the interest of more than a few metalheads. American headbangers who haven't experienced the pleasures of Angel Witch owe it to themselves to hear this metal classic. ~ Alex Henderson
Digitally remastered reissue of their debut album first issued in 1980. It draws heavily upon satanic and witchcraft imagery with the band's sound displaying a fiercely dark mixture of gothic melody mixed with weighty guitar riffs which are comparable to vintage Black Sabbath. Although never a huge commercial success, the album brought the band a loyal underground following and later inspired the emerging San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal scene with bands like Metallica and Testament citing Angel Witch as a major influence on their musical direction. This classic is widely regarded among fans as the band's finest hour and the re-mastered edition adds a raft of bonus tracks including the single, "Loser" along with several b-sides. Also included is the track 'Baphomet' which appeared on the legendary Metal For Muthas album, as well as a BBC Friday Rock show session which was recorded in March 1980. Castle. 2005.
This reissue packs on 10 solid B-sides and outtakes, highlighted by the blazing "Flight Nineteen" and "Hades Paradise," the latter of which is a clear blueprint for early Megadeth. Also of note for collectors is the almost Alice Cooper-like glam of long-lost single "Loser."
Personnel: Kevin Heybourne (vocals, guitar); Kevin Riddles (keyboards, bass guitar, background vocals); Dave Hogg (drums, percussion).
Liner Note Author: Dave Ling.
Recording information: 02/20/1980.
Angel Witch includes: Kevin Heybourne (vocals, guitar); Kevin Riddles (keyboards, bass, background vocals); Dave Hogg (drums, percussion).
Angel Witch Music | List Price | $14.97 (You save $1.08) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Heavy Metal CDs, Hard Rock, Rock | | Label | UME Imports | | Orig Year | 1980 | | All Time Sales Rank |  23152  | | CD Universe Part number | 6863014 | | Catalog number | 4941157 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 05, 2009 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Martin Cruz Smith; Martin Smith | | Engineer | John Gallen; Ashley Howe; Jools Cooper; Nick Rogers; John Gallen; Mark Dearnley; Ashley Howe | | Personnel | Kevin Riddles - keyboards, bass guitar, background vocals
| | Additional Info | United Kingdom |
Angel Witch Songs | 1. | Angel Witch |
| 2. | Atlantis |
| 3. | White Witch  |
| 4. | Confused |
| 5. | Sorcerers |
| 6. | Gorgon |
| 7. | Sweet Danger |
| 8. | Free Man |
| 9. | Angel of Death |
| 10. | Devil's Tower |
| 11. | Loser |
| 12. | Suffer |
| 13. | Dr. Phibes |
| 14. | Flight Nineteen |
| 15. | Baphomet |
| 16. | Hades Paradise |
| 17. | Sweet Danger - (previously unreleased) |
| 18. | Angel of Death - (previously unreleased) |
| 19. | Extermination Day - (previously unreleased) |
| 20. | Angel Witch - (previously unreleased) |
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Angel Witch Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Excellent CD
Great disk with a memorable performace of the best heavy metal
Submitted by rrosario3 (São Paulo,SP, Brasil) 
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I used to listen to this back in the eighties. I loved it then and I love it now. It's even better with the ten extra songs. If you like some fast heavy rock, I recommend this for you!
Submitted by mstracka3 (Newark, DE)
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I first discovered this band in '87 and now that I have this CD, It doesn't leave my car. Great driving music ever. Pitty there was many more albums. Long live Angel Witch :)
Submitted by Darren (Ipswich, QLD, Australia)
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Angel Witch was the first Heavy Metal record of the 80's. Released in 1980 by Bronze.This album was phenominal! Featuring a great legendary guitarist and the creater of the band Kevin Heybourne. This album was thought to be the first of the black metal sound it also contained other metal elements too! This CD includes the 1981 Loser L.P. as well as lost single tracks.
Submitted by SwisherBomb (Overland Park, KS, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Five stars and then some!
They say that Angel witch was the first Black Metal band, In a way they were. The main point of this band is Kevin Heyborne's guitar work "phenomenal". The most ear catching track on this record is The Angel Of Death, Man what a start for death metal!
Submitted by MrRadioactive (Oerland Park KS USA)
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