Closet Witch

Closet Witch is a DIY hardcore band from Muscatine, Iowa, known for their intense, grind-influenced sound and deeply emotional songwriting. The band’s lineup features Alex Crist on guitar, Mollie Piatetsky on vocals, Cory Peak on bass, and Royce Kurth on drums. Since forming, they have embraced a collaborative approach to writing, with Mollie focusing on lyrics and the others contributing to instrumentals, often channeling raw emotions and personal experiences into their music. Their releases, such as *Black Salt* and *Ergot*, showcase a blend of pent-up rage and emotional depth, reflecting different facets of their creative outlook.

Closet Witch draws inspiration from bands known for their passionate live performances, like The Dresden Dolls and Dillinger Escape Plan, which influences their energetic and heartfelt approach to their own shows and music creation. Operating largely independently, they self-record and release their material, solidifying their place in the underground metal and hardcore scenes with a strong DIY ethos and commitment to authentic expression.