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Witchcraft

Witchcraft is a Swedish rock band that marries the sounds of vintage heavy metal with doom-laden riffs, creating music that both pays homage to the forebears of metal and carves out its own unique place within the genre. Formed in the early 2000s by frontman Magnus Pelander, Witchcraft was originally intended as a tribute to Pelander's idols Roky Erickson and Bobby Liebling (the frontman of Pentagram). However, the band quickly established itself with a distinctive sound that channeled the raw, analogue vibes of 70s rock and metal, laced with folk and psychedelic influences.

Their self-titled debut album, "Witchcraft," was released in 2004 and immediately garnered attention for its authentic retro sound, seemingly transported straight from the heyday of bands like Black Sabbath and Pentagram. As they continued to release successive albums such as "Firewood" (2005) and "The Alchemist" (2007), Witchcraft cemented their reputation for crafting music with soulful melodies and powerful, gritty guitar work. With latter releases like "Legend" (2012), "Nucleus" (2016), and the dark, introspective tones of "Black Metal" (2020) - which was an acoustic album veering into more singer-songwriter territory – the band continued to evolve while maintaining the raw, emotive power that has captivated a loyal fan base. Witchcraft's music digs deep into the roots of rock and metal, presenting a timeless sound that both nostalgically reminisces and bravely innovates.

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