Seven Witches released a Demo-CD in 1998 which gave them a record deal with Massacre Records. The first two CDs Second War In Heaven and City Of Lost Souls featured vocalist Bobby L. Bobby Lucas was the one who named the band and wrote the lyrics with Jack Frost, Bobby Lucas left the band in 2000 and was replaced with Wade Black who left Crimson Glory for Seven Witches.
With Wade Black on vocals, the band recorded their 3rd Studio Album Xiled To Infinity And One. Wade Black left the band in 2002 and was replaced with James Rivera (Helstar). Bass Guitar player Billy Mez also left the band in 2002 and was replaced with the well known Joey Vera who has played in Fates Warning, Anthrax, and Armored Saint.
James Rivera gained huge success and recorded two albums with the band, Passage To The Other Side and Year Of The Witch. James left the band in 2005 to continue with his main project, Helstar.
In June, 2005, singer Alan Tecchio (most known for his work with the band Hades) joined Seven Witches and recorded their sixth studio album, Amped. Alan joined the band after singing on "Hell or High Water", a song for Jack Frost solo project. Frost, satisfied with Tecchio's vocals, asked him to join the band. Shortly after that, Kevin Bolembach also joined as Seven Witches' new bass player. Kevin and Alan had played together in Non-Fiction from 1991 to 1996.
Seven Witches released "Deadly Sins" in 2007. Former bass player Joey Vera mixed the album.
To celebrate the band's 10th anniversary, Seven Witches has reunited with vocalist James Rivera for a tour and a new album that is expected to be released sometime in 2009.
Discography:
Studio Albums:
Second War In Heaven (1999)
City Of Lost Souls (2000)
Xiled To Infinity And One (2002)
Passage To The Other Side (2003)
Year Of The Witch (2004)
Amped (2005)
Deadly Sins (2007)
Members:
Current members:
James Rivera - Vocals (2002-2005; 2008-)
Jack Frost - Guitars (1998-)
Michael Lepond - Bass (2008-)
Taz Marazz - Drums (2008-)
Past members:
Vocals:
Bobby Lucas - Vocals (1998-2000)
Wade Black - Vocals (2000-2002)
Alan Tecchio - Vocals (2005-2008)
Bass:
Larry Montozza - Bass (1998)
Billy Mez - Bass (1998-2002)
Joey Vera - Bass (2002-2004)
Dennis Hayes - Bass (2003-2005)
Kevin Bolembach - Bass (2005-2008)
Drums:
Brian Vincent - Drums (1998-2000)
John Osborn - Drums (2000-2001)
Brian Craig - Drums (2001-2004)
Craig Anderson - Drums [studio] (2004)
Jeff Curenton - Drums (2004-2006)
Steve Delaney - Drums (2006-2008)
Witching Hour
Seven Witches Lyrics
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Torn from the womb of a bitch of blackened witchery
Bottled souls will smash to bits in this magic celebration
Cauldrons boil with the stench of flesh in this evil night's
creation
And you shall take my hand
I'll lead your through the land
You'll be one with me
Into the dark abyss I'll lead your timid soul
You will be shown the way into our wicked home
The darkened woods are alive with chants as
you join the celebration
Join hands with the coven now and begin evisceration
Fear the Witching Hour - The 13th Hour!
Fear the Witching Hour - the darkest hour!
When you look in my eyes - what do you see?
Can you dispel the lies, it will set you free
The lyrics to Seven Witches's song Witching Hour describe a scene of darkness and evil, with the birth of a child on the darkest night. The child is described as being torn from the womb of a witch and the celebration that follows on this night is one of magic, where souls are bottled and then smashed to bits. The cauldrons boil with the stench of flesh in this evil night's creation. The singer then extends his hand, inviting the listener to join him on a journey into the dark abyss. In their wicked home, the darkened woods are alive with chants as they join a coven, who begin the evisceration.
The song portrays a typical image of witches in popular culture, complete with black magic, potions and a sacrifice. It is interesting to note that the lyrics do not depict witches as purely evil, but rather as a close-knit community that is capable of initiating new members. It can therefore be interpreted as a call for individuals to join a community, even if that community is frowned upon by society. The song's lyrics speak to those who see themselves as outsiders and are searching for a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Born on the darkest night of evil scenery
The singer was born under ominous circumstances
Torn from the womb of a bitch of blackened witchery
The singer's mother was a witch who gave birth to him in a dark environment
Bottled souls will smash to bits in this magic celebration
Souls trapped in bottles will be released and destroyed during the ritual
Cauldrons boil with the stench of flesh in this evil night's creation
The cauldrons are boiling a concoction that has a terrible smell, possibly made from flesh
And you shall take my hand
The singer is offering to guide the listener through the ritual
I’ll lead you through the land
The singer will lead the listener to their destination
Soon it shall come to be
The ritual will soon take place
You'll be one with me
The listener will become part of the ritual and the singer
Into the dark abyss I'll lead your timid soul
The singer will take the listener to a dark and scary place
You will be shown the way into our wicked home
The ritual location is the singer's wicked home
The darkened woods are alive with chants as you join the celebration
As the listener participates in the ritual, they hear chants in the dark forest
Join hands with the coven now and begin evisceration
The listener should join the group and start the ritual of disembowelment
Fear the Witching Hour - The 13th Hour!
The Witching Hour occurs at the 13th hour and should be feared
Fear the Witching Hour - the darkest hour!
The Witching Hour is the darkest time of the night that instills fear
When you look in my eyes - what do you see?
The singer is questioning what the listener sees when they look into their eyes
Can you dispel the lies, it will set you free
If the listener can dispel the lies and see the truth, they will be free
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.