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There are four bands and one singer of this name:
1) The group Witch was born from a marriage of apparently contradictory influences. J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. renown and his long time friend Dave Sweetapple were interested in forming a hard rock band. They found willing and able conspirators in Kyle Thomas and Asa Irons, members of New England avant-folk outfit Feathers, as well as King Tuff and Happy Birthday. On their eponymous debut album, this line-up mounts a mighty sonic tumult that harkens back to classic heavy metal sound of early 70’s outfits while still sounding modern in its assault (and without falling into the ubiquitous “Stoner Rock” pigeonhole).
2) Duo formed in 1980 by S. Joplin Babashoff and The Bird (later joined by guitarist Gloonis Botnik to create a trio). Over the past 26 years, Witch has recorded and released over 15 albums.
3) Psychedelic/afro rock-band from Zambia, privately pressed on a small local label, this 5 piece electric band plays a strong electric African underground style. Tons of wah wah-fuzz guitar in every track, African style beats and vocals and all original song.
4) 1980’s American heavy metal band , who released the cult classic “The Hex Is On” EP in 1984.
5) Japanese singer / songwriter.
1) The group Witch was born from a marriage of apparently contradictory influences. J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. renown and his long time friend Dave Sweetapple were interested in forming a hard rock band. They found willing and able conspirators in Kyle Thomas and Asa Irons, members of New England avant-folk outfit Feathers, as well as King Tuff and Happy Birthday. On their eponymous debut album, this line-up mounts a mighty sonic tumult that harkens back to classic heavy metal sound of early 70’s outfits while still sounding modern in its assault (and without falling into the ubiquitous “Stoner Rock” pigeonhole).
2) Duo formed in 1980 by S. Joplin Babashoff and The Bird (later joined by guitarist Gloonis Botnik to create a trio). Over the past 26 years, Witch has recorded and released over 15 albums.
3) Psychedelic/afro rock-band from Zambia, privately pressed on a small local label, this 5 piece electric band plays a strong electric African underground style. Tons of wah wah-fuzz guitar in every track, African style beats and vocals and all original song.
4) 1980’s American heavy metal band , who released the cult classic “The Hex Is On” EP in 1984.
5) Japanese singer / songwriter.
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s9jeremiah wrote:
New Witch albums in the works!!!!! YES
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sir_ks wrote:
I was always a mad man, just a sad man, I had no future no, until one day...
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mozzerica wrote:
SEER!
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adam50 wrote:
BLACK SAINT
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olujni_mornar wrote:
Ј. Мascis kicks ass wherever he plays.
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mad_submarine wrote:
The stoner/doom is a FUCKING AWESOME DISASTER
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godie-godie wrote:
the stoner/doom is nice
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burgerrecords wrote:
out now on burger records... Witch - S/T (CASS) 250 tapes pressed! FIRST ALBUM OF HEAVY STONER PSYCH!!! featuring King Tuff & J Mascis!!!!!!
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burgerrecords wrote:
out now on burger records... Witch - Paralyzed (CASS) 250 tapes pressed! HEAVY STONER PSYCH!!! GET IT!!! featuring King Tuff & J Mascis!!!!!!
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bopkabbalah wrote:
I found the Zambia band while looking for the doom band. It's the dankest music I've ever heard. The sound of a million blunts.
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Bluhtsturm wrote:
<3
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HardRokas wrote:
zambian Witch is actually pretty cool too, lol.
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rm508 wrote:
african band ftw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL5K7Z9dKrg
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Who_Scared_You wrote:
african band ftw
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rotting_schntzl wrote:
and so is the latest main pic.
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HardRokas wrote:
Yes, their self-titled is one of the best things ever.
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Vampiress616 wrote:
I'm obsessed with this band. Their self-titled is absolutely amazing. Isadora <3
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GorgonKate wrote:
the self titled album is amazing
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ZakBlayde wrote:
Check out Satori from Flower Travelin Band if you love Witch !
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CrustyMetalPunk wrote:
Wow, here's a band I haven't listened to in a while. Gonna have to give the S/T some plays soon!
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New WITCH t-shirt design available thru RELAPSE
6 Apr 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/witchofficial
There is a new Witch t-shirt design available exclusively
through Relapse Records. It's another great Alan Forbes design. if
you get a chance go check it
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missmirandajane, pawitrawarda, pankrajo42534 and 1 other person added Witch to their libraries. yesterday afternoon
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cosmicwyrm tagged Witch with ‘stoner rock’. Saturday evening
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Ufasas tagged Witch with doom metal and stoner. last week
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