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Witchcraft (Hard Rock): Magnus Pelander (vocals, guitar); John Hoyles (guitar); Ola Henriksson (bass guitar); Jonas Arnesen (drums).
Personnel: Magnus Pelander (vocals, guitar).
Recording information: New Rising Studios (03/08/2005-03/22/2005).
Photographer: Anna Ledin.
Ask a group of doom metal or stoner rock enthusiasts what band was the blueprint for the doom/stoner field, and the vast majority will -- without hesitation -- say Black Sabbath. So when a band is as Sabbath-influenced as Witchcraft, it is understandable that some headbangers would describe them as a doom band. But Witchcraft isn't nearly as forceful or as heavy as Eyehategod, Orange Goblin, or Toadliquor, and Firewood isn't typical of what has been considered doom metal and stoner rock in the '90s and 2000 -- actually, this 2005 release shows no awareness of post-'80s metal or even post-'70s metal. Rather, Firewood is a total throwback to the heavy metal, hard rock, and psychedelic rock of the late '60s and very early '70s. Black Sabbath's first few albums with Ozzy Osbourne are a strong influence, and the Swedish band's other inspirations include Jethro Tull, Cream, Uriah Heep, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and the great but underexposed Budgie. If one didn't know for sure that Firewood was a 2005 recording, it would be easy to assume that the disc was recorded around 1969 or 1970 -- even the production is totally retro. And while Witchcraft's melodic offerings aren't the least bit groundbreaking, they are enjoyable; this derivative outing won't win any awards for originality, although it leaves no doubt that these Swedes are good at what they do. Firewood isn't in a class with the best albums that Sabbath, Tull, and Hendrix had to offer back in the Richard Nixon years, but it's a decent, worthwhile example of Witchcraft's desire to re-create the early years of heavy metal and hard rock. ~ Alex HendersonMojo (Publisher) (p.103) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Witchcraft play it retro with more than enough of their own spirit and soul to keep things interesting." Witchcraft Firewood Songs Firewood Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   new, but sounds early 70s
The Pentagram comparisons have already been drawn apparently but I hasten to add that Witchcraft sounds like EARLY Pentagram (early-mid 70s) and not the profoundly cool doom metal band into which they metamorphosed from 1985 to present day. Witchcraft, on the other hand, sounds like a bit of the Doors, very early Sabbath, Blue Cheer, early BOC, early Captain Beyond, and yes, the aforementioned Pentagram rolled into one tightly squeezed hemp nugget. Organic and blissfully oblivious to anything related to modern times, Witchcraft is a retro-revivalist's dream machine as this band appears intent on unearthing the entire early 70s era and smoking up a recently exhumed Jerry Garcia during the main attraction of the Macy's Day Parade. The vocals are a bit on the bland, average side of things but they basically add nothing and neither do they detract from the "goings on". Likeable in a screwed up hippy-fried grease pit sort of a way, "Firewood" is the kind of album where you are compelled to light the incense, part the beads, and lick the wild oak.
Submitted by The Trooper (Hell-ville, WA) 
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 this cd is kicking!!!100% recommended
i listened to this album and it sounds so much like black sabbath it is great!
if you have not purchased this cd,hurry up and give them a try!
this band is awesome!!!!!
Submitted by priestessladyraven13 (garwood bj)
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great retro stuff
this is one hellava cd. This actually sound like it was made in the 70's.
My fav songs are chylde of fire, wooden cross(I can't wake the Dead) Queen of Bees.
Submitted by labrothia (Sarver,PA,USA)
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Kicks!!!! If you think Black Sabbath did it right these guys are right up your ally. Very retro. Heavy and dark. Strong vocals with ripping guitars. I like the fact that the drummer actually drums.
Submitted by Jake (Edwardsville)
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