WITCHFINDER GENERAL · Death Penalty | ORANGE/YELLOW SPLATTER LP

Orange vinyl with yellow splatter .

Background information about 'Death Penalty'

Witchfinder General's"Death Penalty" stands as one of the most crucial releases in the early doom metal canon, a record that helped define what heavy, crushing metal could become in the early 1980s. This British outfit delivered something truly special with their debut full-length - a collection of songs that perfectly balanced the raw energy of NWOBHM with the slower, more menacing approach that would later become synonymous with doom metal. The album's title track remains an absolute monster, showcasing the band's ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining that essential heaviness that made them stand out from their contemporaries.

What makes this release particularly exciting is how it captures Witchfinder General at their most focused and determined. Tracks like "Invisible Hate" and "Burning A Sinner" demonstrate the band's knack for creating atmospheric, almost theatrical metal that feels both accessible and genuinely dark. The inclusion of live versions of "Free Country" and "Death Penalty" adds extra value, giving fans a taste of how these songs translated to the stage. It's fascinating how this album influenced countless bands that followed, yet still sounds fresh and powerful today.

For fans of:
Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Saint Vitus, Trouble, and Candlemass

Track listing

A1. Invisible Hate
A2. Free Country
A3. Death Penalty
A4. No Stayer
B1. Witchfinder General
B2. Burning A Sinner
B3. R.I.P.
B4. Free Country (Live)
B5. Death Penalty (Live)

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