Witchery (SWE) –
In His Infernal Majesty's Service 25.11.2016
It was twenty years ago, when Witchery was born in Linköping, Sweden upon the ashes of Satanic Slaughter. Their way was the blackened and melodic Death/Thrash line, that famous in the Swedish land. This long time existence explain their loyalty towards music.
We can say that the band initially were fruitful and unbroken until 2001 when their 3rd full length „Symphony For The Devil” has been released. After it more than four years was between their releases, so their last was „Witchkrieg” in 2010. It was so six years before „In His Infernal Majesty’s Service” recorded in three different studios.
Their line-up has been changed since the beginning, so this album is a debut for the drummer Christopher Barkensjö (LIK) and vocalist Angus Norder (NEKROKRAFT) but there was members also Legion (Marduk), Emperor Magus Caligula (Dark Funeral) and so a few other from the cream of extreme line. The former members also plays or played in other bands like Mercyful Fate, The Haunted; Arch Enemy or Seance
Witchery originally signed to Necropolis Records, but since the 2006 LP 'Don't Fear The Reaper’ they are under the sign of Century Media Records.10 years after (and twenty years after their birth) “In His Infernal Majesty's Service” has been released on CD and 12” vinyl.
Eleven song lie low under this majestic front cover in 38 minutes, with varied melodies but with a strong influence of Slayer intensity. Angus' screams are properly angry and evil but a bit one-sided. The themes played by veins not from soul, so they can't fascinate me, but I think they could arise me on live shows. Many themes are familiar for me, but it's not a novelty so it's unimportant.. My favorite songs are the 4th Nosferatu, the 5th The Burning Of Salem, and the 6th Gilded Fang.
If we look that the band exist since twenty years and In His Infernal Majesty's Service is the sixth release I can say that this is a great and strong album. Also unique in their style with their interests and intensity. Congratulation!
The album has been released as CD and 12" vinyl and CD version includes also 2 more tracks from the last Witchkrieg era. Look upon the web page of Century Media Records to purchase this album.
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