However, the latter day interest in the nwobhm movement and then the resurgence of doom metal has placed a renewed focus on the band. An air of myth and mystery hangs over the film, partly due to its subject matter, and partly, too, because its 25 yearold director, michael reeves, died of a drug overdose just weeks after completing it. In 17th century england, as a peoples uprising threatens lord cromwells rule. Witchfinder general eschews much of the blues influence and the guitar tone of black sabbath in favor of a more energetic, nwohbhm sensiblity and vocals.
The screenplay by reeves and tom baker was based on ronald bassetts novel of the same name. Witchfinder general were a heavy metal band from stourbridge, england. The album received some criticism for the cover photograph, which featured topless model joanne latham. Using underhand methods, hopkins was able between 1644 and. Cos i am the witchfinder general the trials begun and people come from many towns around i find them guilty just to please me and feed them to a hound i bite their brains and cut their veins strike them to the ground insult their bodies till theyre dead let the soil be their surround whos coming to get you.
After friends of hell the band went on a short tour and recorded a live show that was later released in 2006 as witchfinder general live 83, but they didnt make it much longer than that. Friends of hell interactive tab by witchfinder general. Despite having a short run that offered very little success, the two albums released in their early 80s heyday showcased a unique sound that proved to be incredibly influential in the development of the doom metal subgenre. On 1983s friends of hell, it was clear the band had improved in all possible areas production, song structures and overall musical maturity. As a result, the album has a decidedly retro sound even for doom, sounding as though it was recorded just after friends of hell in 1984, rather than 2008.
Witchfinder general formed in 1979 and were part of the new wave of british heavy metal nwobhm movement during the early 1980s. The first lp death penalty is more well known but friends of hell is w. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music by witchfinder general at mp3caprice. Witchfinder general friends of hell mp3 album download. Check out friends of hell by witchfinder general on amazon music. Witchfinder general was one of the more fascinating bands in the new wave of british heavy metal movement. Buy and download witchfinder general music at mp3caprice. Witchfinder general article about witchfinder general by. Witchfinder general friends of hell 180g gatefold new sealed vinyl record lp. This didnt stop them from bringing the crushing doom riffs up there with anything black sabbath released. Cookie notice we use cookies to enable an improved browsing experience, and to share information with our marketing partners. Witchfinder general titled onscreen as matthew hopkins. Theres a lot of history here, and unsurprisingly all these many years later, the general s music is still adored and still being discovered by new fans. Witchfinder general friends of hell releases discogs.
Witchfinder general friends of hell 2010, cd discogs. They were strongly influenced by black sabbath, and have been described as one of the pioneers of the doom metal style. In the beginning of 1984 the band started writing their third album but due to label changes and lack of funding it never happened. Witchfinder general 1968 is a cult classic that tells the true story of the witchhunt conducted by mathew hopkins in east anglia, during the english revolution. Witchfinder general actually achieved very little during the bands lifetime, with two albums being given a generally poor media reception and live work infrequent. A young soldier seeks to put an end to the evils caused by a vicious witchhunter when the latter terrorizes his fiancee and kills her uncle. And now published by matthew hopkins, witchfinder london, 1647. Witchfinder general friends of hell lyrics genius lyrics. Midnight approaches when a circle is formed their faces are evil their minds are deformed they preach to their demons sacrifice is. Unlike many of their new wave of british heavy metal peers who injected their music with a certain punk attitude, witchfinder general drank strictly from the black sabbath fountain. Witchfinder general formed in 1979 by zeeb parkes and phil cope in stourbridge, england, as part of the new wave of british heavy metal movement during the early 1980s. Get the best deals on british metalnwobhm metal lp vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. Hopkins described himself as a witchfinder and as witchfinder general on the frontispiece of his book the. Coventrys witchfinder general were somewhat latecoming to the scene, having issued their debut lp in 1982.
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Witchfinder general uk friends of hell 1983 witchfinder general friends of hell band info. Witchfinder general eventually developed into a cult film, partially attributable to reevess 1969 death from a drug overdose at the age of 25, only nine months after witchfinder s release. British metalnwobhm metal lp vinyl records for sale ebay. Their 1982 debut, death penalty, is a celebration of all things sabbath from the plodding rhythms of burning a sinner and r. Phibes rises again, theater of blood, and madhouse. Witchfinder general music, videos, stats, and photos.
Secretly canadian music publishing, and 5 music rights societies. They were part of the new wave of british heavy metal scene and have been cited as a major influence on the doom metal genre. Having made the couples life a living hell, marshall swears vengeance on hopkins, deserting his army post and tracking down the evil witchfinder at any cost. And so thats the synopsis of witchfinder general, the last film made by the promising young english director michael reeves who died shortly thereafter. Between the raw black sabbath influences and its silly cover featuring another bunch of scantily clad models in medieval garb, witchfinder general s second album, friends of hell, is very similar to its predecessor. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Witchfinder general friends of hell 1983, vinyl discogs. Witchfinder general free country studio version youtube. Witchfinder general death penalty encyclopaedia metallum. Their importance became acknowledged mostly after they disbanded.
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However, the latter day interest in the nwobhm movement and then the resurgence of doom metal has placed a. Death penalty was a very solid affair of sabbathinspired doom but was held back by having only a couple real standout numbers, along with a barely passable production. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Friends of hell 1983 witchfinder general discography all soviet invasion. Theres a lot of history here, and unsurprisingly all these many years later, the generals music is still adored and still being discovered by new fans. A corrupt opportunist commits brutal crimes in the name of god and country in this atmospheric period horror tale. In the interim period between witchfinder general s twentyyear hiatus and their reforming, the hype for their protodoom sound clearly reached the bands ears. Friends of hell, an album by witchfinder general on spotify. Witchfinder general friends of hell mp3 track download. Most of the songs navigate familiar sabbath territory with special kudos going to the extended outro jam of quietus reprise, and the memorable alternating riffs of love on. Drummer graham ditchfield was dismissed at the end of the recording sessions and is not listed as a band member. The screenplay by reeves and tom baker was based on ronald bassett s novel of the same name.
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