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Band
Burning Witches
Title
Hexenhammer
Type
LP/EP
Company
Nuclear Blast
YOR
2018
Style
Power
Popular Reviews
11/19/2018 - Review by: Eric Compton
Solid Swiss Power
This Swiss act really blew up in a hurry. The band's 2016 demo caught the eye of Metal Hammer and Rock Hard zines and led to the act signing to PledgeMusic for their eponymous debut. Now, 'Hexenhammer' follows on Nuclear Blast. The band is a stout Teutonic movement, sort of this rigid version of Stormhammer with robust production credits. Cuts like "Maiden of Steel" showcase the melodic side while "Lords of War" provokes the obligatory fists in the air. Fun band albeit predictable. The limited edition nets you "Holy Diver" and two extra songs.
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3.5
MUSIC
3
VOCALS
3.5
PRODUCTION
3.5
ARTWORK
3.5
LYRICS
3


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3.5 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: BURNING WITCHES
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Burning Witches
2017
Pledge Music
Eric Compton6/14/2017
3.5
Hexenhammer
2018
Nuclear Blast
Eric Compton11/19/2018
3.5

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