It began in 1997 when their cult band Satanic Slaughter splintered, Witchery started as guitarists Patrik Jensen (The Haunted) and Rille Rimfält, vocalist Toxine, drummer Mique, and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy, Mercyful Fate).
In 1998 they recorded and released their debut, Restless And Dead by Necropolis Records. Later that year, Witchery released the Witchburner minialbum. The EP featured two originals and four cover songs bearing witness to the individual musicians’ influences. In 1999, Witchery embarked on a U.S. tour with Emperor and Borknagar.
Their second full-length album, Dead, Hot and Ready, was unleashed soon thereafter, and a six-week early 2000 European tour followed.
Symphony For The Devil, the band’s 2001 release, was recorded at Berno Studio (Amon Amarth, Dark Funeral) in Malmö, Sweden, with the new drummer, Martin “Axe” Axenrot (Bloodbath, Opeth). Witchery returned to tour North America later that year with The Haunted.
Returning to Berno Studios in 2004, the band recorded Don’t Fear The Reaper, this time entrusting mixing duties to Tue Madsen and his Antfarm Studios (The Haunted, Heaven Shall Burn, Himsa). After recording the album, the band signed a worldwide record deal with Century Media.
In April 2010 accomplished black metal singer Legion (Erik Hagsted, ex-Marduk, ex-Devian) joined the band to replace Toxine who had to drop out because of schedule issues. According to the press release the split happened by mutual agreement. The new album entitled Witchkrieg (an obvious pun on Blitzkrieg) was released on June 21st, 2010. The new album features Kerry King from metal legends Slayer playing a solo on the title track Witchkrieg. On the 19th of June, 2010, the band played at the annual Metaltown festival in Gothenburg.
Erik "Legion" Hagstedt - Vocals (2010-) (Ophthalamia, Devian, Marduk (Swe))
Patrik Jensen - Guitars (1997-) (The Haunted, Brujeria, Seance (Swe), Satanic Slaughter, Orchriste)
Richard Corpse (Rille Rimfält) - Guitars (1997-) (Seance (Swe))
Sharlee D'Angelo - Bass (1997-) (Arch Enemy, Sinergy, Illwill, Dismember (Swe), Mercyful Fate, Facelift, Spiritual Beggars)
Martin Axe - Drums (1999-) (Nephenzy Chaos Order, Nifelheim (Swe), Satanic Slaughter, Triumphator (Swe), Morgue (Swe), Bloodbath (Swe), Opeth)
A little update,HAIL LEGION!!!!!!!!!!
Shallow Grave
Witchery Lyrics
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Vacant for now but not during day
The stench is foul like lived in by beast
Who now left his hole amongst the deceased
A threat to our kind
Something older than time
Something evil has taken its say in this vacant shallow grave
Hiding next to a shallow grave
Dawn is near we need to stay brave
Grasping our arms we tremble with fear
A noise reveal something draws near
A threat to our kind
Something older than time
Something evil lives in this vacant shallow grave
Sneaking out of its hideous lair
Devouring the flesh of
Let none be spared
Hunger of the undead
Let it perish in flames
Death is certain
Darkness descends
A threat to our kind
Something older than time
Vicious evil lives
Unholy abominations
A frantic desecration
Vacant Shallow Grave
The lyrics of Witchery's song "Shallow Grave" describe the encounter of a group of individuals with an evil entity living in a shallow grave. The first stanza sets the scene: the individuals are standing next to the vacant grave, which only becomes active during the nighttime. The stench emanating from the grave is described as being foul and reminiscent of a large beast. The second stanza highlights the fear of the individuals, who feel threatened by the unknown presence living in the shallow grave. They try to hide but realize that they need to be brave and confront the danger.
The third stanza reveals the entity living in the shallow grave to be a type of undead creature who devours the living. The violent imagery in these lyrics, with lines like "let none be spared" and "frantic desecration," evoke a sense of horror and brutality. The stanza ends with an attempt by the individuals to destroy the creature by burning it. The final stanza repeats the descriptions of the first stanza, adding the words "vicious" and "unholy" to the description of the evil entity living in the shallow grave, leaving the listener with a sense of foreboding.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing next to a shallow grave
We are present at the site of a burial place that hasn't been dug deep enough
Vacant for now but not during day
Although it appears empty now, the grave may not remain empty for long
The stench is foul like lived in by beast
The odor of the grave indicates that something foul may reside in it
Who now left his hole amongst the deceased
Something sinister may have emerged from the grave and left a mark on the surroundings
A threat to our kind
Whatever lurks in the shallow grave is a potential danger to us
Something older than time
The evil presence seems to have been around for a very long time
Something evil has taken its say in this vacant shallow grave
The burial site has been tainted by an unholy force
Hiding next to a shallow grave
We are scared and taking cover near the site of the shallow grave
Dawn is near we need to stay brave
Daylight is approaching and we must be courageous in the face of danger
Grasping our arms we tremble with fear
We are shaking with terror and holding on to each other
A noise reveal something draws near
A sound alerts us to the proximity of a living or undead creature
Sneaking out of its hideous lair
A repulsive being is emerging from its resting place
Devouring the flesh of
The terrible creature is feasting on the bodies of
Let none be spared
No one is exempt from being a potential victim of the creature
Hunger of the undead
The insatiable craving of the walking dead for human flesh has been unleashed
Let it perish in flames
The monster must be eradicated by burning it to ashes
Death is certain
The presence of this evil being will bring about death and destruction
Darkness descends
When evil is present the world becomes darker and more dangerous
Vicious evil lives
The horrific being inhabiting the shallow grave is pure evil
Unholy abominations
The creature is anti-life and defies the laws of nature
A frantic desecration
The creature is causing chaos and destruction wherever it goes
Vacant Shallow Grave
The empty hole in the ground is a beastly, cursed and fearful place.
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