STORMWITCH · War of the Wizards | NEON YELLOW LP

Neon vinyl in standard cover, includes inner sheet with lyrics and photos. Limited to 400 handnumbered copies.

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Here it is, finally — the first-ever vinyl pressing of a true cult gem from the German metal underground! Stormwitch have been flying the flag for epic, story-driven heavy metal since the early 80s, and War of the Wizards, originally released on CD only back in 1992, has long been one of those records that die-hard fans have been begging to see on wax. And now, thanks to Night of the Vinyl Dead, that wait is over — and what a way to make it happen!

This album is pure, unadulterated Stormwitch: galloping riffs, soaring vocals, and lyrics that plunge headfirst into realms of fantasy, myth, and wizardry. Tracks like „Listen to the Stories“ and the title track „War of the Wizards“ hit with that classic German steel-meets-melody approach — think Running Wild's storytelling spirit fused with the melodic punch of early Helloween. There's a warmth and charm to this record that's impossible to fake; it's the sound of a band utterly committed to their craft, delivering anthem after anthem without a shred of irony. „Wooden Drums“ rumbles with tribal intensity, while „Dragon's Day“ and „Time“ showcase the band's knack for hooks that burrow into your skull and refuse to leave. This isn't just a reissue — it's a resurrection of an overlooked chapter in European power metal history, pressed on gorgeous neon vinyl that looks as vibrant as the music sounds.

For fans of:
Running Wild, Helloween, Grave Digger, Rage, Scanner, Blind Guardian

Track listing

A1. Listen To The Stories
A2. Theja
A3. Magic Mirror
A4. Wooden Drum
A5. War Of The Wizards
B1. Dragon's Day
B2. Time
B3. Fate's On The Rise
B4. A Promise Of Old
B5. The Way To Go
B6. Wanderer

Manufacturer: Night Of The Vinyl Dead SNC, Via Montebello, 115, 29029 Rivergaro (Piacenza), Italy, Contact: www.nightofthevinyldead.com