December 13, 2007

Crustcake Reviews: Witchcraft - 'The Alchemist'

Witchcraft

Witchcraft - The AlchemistWhat goes around comes around, as they say, and 70's-inspired metal is coming around again in a big way. Bands such as Oakland's Saviours and Austin's own The Sword bring a heavier, updated sound to the renaissance, while Sweden's Witchcraft takes a more conventional approach. Indeed, if Witchcraft said they came to us straight from the year 1970 in a time machine, one might even been keen to believe them.

On The Alchemist, Witchcraft have vastly expanded their repertoire. While their first two albums-- 2004's Witchcraft and 2005's Firewood-- oozed Sabbath and Pentagram...

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[MP3] Witchcraft - "Walk Between the Lines"

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