Angel Witch [Import]

Angel Witch [Import]

Angel Witch [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Angel Witch
2. Atlantis
3. White Witch
4. Confused
5. Sorcerers
6. Gorgon
7. Sweet Danger
8. Free Man
9. Angel of Death
10. Devil's Tower

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Angel Witch
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Angel Witch - self-titled/25th Anniversary Expanded Edition (Castle Music)
  • A True Classic!
  • NWOBHM's finest!
  • A Lost Classick
  • over rated
 Angel Witch
Angel Witch
Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009HL0RG
Release Date: 2005-06-27

Tracks:

  1. Angel Witch
  2. Atlantis
  3. White Witch
  4. Confused
  5. Sorcerers
  6. Gorgon
  7. Sweet Danger
  8. Free Man
  9. Angel of Death
  10. Devil's Tower
  11. Loser [7" Single A-Side][*]
  12. Suffer [Loser 7" Single B-Side][*]
  13. Dr. Phibes [Loser 7" Single B-Side][*]
  14. Flight Nineteen [Sweet Danger, Single B-Side][*]
  15. Baphomet [*]
  16. Hades Paradise [12" Single B-Side][*]
  17. Sweet Danger [#]
  18. Angel of Death [#]
  19. Extermination Day [#]
  20. Angel Witch [#]

Album Details

First Issued in 1980, Angel Witch's Eponymous Debut Draws Heavily Upon Satanic and Witchcraft Imagery with the Band's Sound Displaying a Fiercely Dark Mixture of Gothic Melody Mixed with Weighty Guitar Riffs which Are Comparable to Vintage Black Sabbath. Although Never a Huge Commercial Success, the Album Brought the Band a Loyal Underground Following and Later Inspired the Emerging San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Scene with Bands Like Metallica and Testament Citing Angel Witch as a Major Influence on their Musical Direction. This Nwobhm Classic is Widely Regarded Amongst Fans as the Band's Finest Hour and the Re-mastered Edition Adds a Raft of Bonus Tracks Including the Single, 'loser' Along with Several B-sides. Also Included is the Track 'baphomet' which Appeared on the Legendary Metal for Muthas Album, as Well as a BBC Friday Rock Show Session which was Recorded in March 1980.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Angel Witch - self-titled/25th Anniversary Expanded Edition (Castle Music).......2006-05-09

Silly me,this isn't merely ANOTHER pressing of the 'Resurrection' import CD(see my review)that I assumed it was JUST BECAUSE it features the very same cover.Turns out that it's a reissue of the stunning 1980 self-titled debut from the beloved underdogs of the NWOBHM movement.You get the lp's original ten scorchers,plus ten(10)...count them,bonus cuts extra that are of alternative versions,rare b-sides,etc.Very good.An absolute must-have.

5 out of 5 stars A True Classic!.......2006-04-22

This was one of the first ten albums I ever bought. I believe I purchased it back in 1982. I still have that original, beautiful piece of vinyl Justice! I purchased it again on CD a few years ago, and now I have to purchase it again to get these bonus tracks. I will do so willingly because it will definitely be worth it. This is one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time! Their later work wasn't as good, but is still important to own. I liked the live album that came out in the early 90's too!

5 out of 5 stars NWOBHM's finest!.......2006-04-21

It's too bad Angel Witch never got as much publicity as Motorhead, Venom, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Diamond Head, Saxon and Def Leppard. They're one of the best! When I hear bands like Megadeth, Metallica, and Testament--especialy Testament--they sound like a mere reflection of Angel Witch. The melodies, solos, clean tone, and much more makes these guys an important bedrock to be contended with. This album is certainly a gem for anyone interested in thrash and its development. You can't understand thrash without knowing who Angel Witch. Believe me--just ask Dave Mustaine!

5 out of 5 stars A Lost Classick.......2006-04-03

It's sad how many metal fans have never and will never hear this album. This is full-forearm spike band metal from the 80s that just bleeds style and class. Unfortunately this band never achieved much fame and subsequent albums are not of the same caliber. For those with ears to hear...

2 out of 5 stars over rated.......2005-12-25

i've heard all kinds of NWOBHM bands,Chateaux,Savage,Grim Reaper,Diamond Head,Samson,Saxon,Holocaust,Quartz and all the bands that matter and this album really is underwhelming.Confused,Atlantis and Angel Of Death are awesome,but there's nothing on here that's pre-thrash like Holocaust,Raven or Diamond Head.They don't kick butt like the more traditional Saxon or Samson.it is Sabbathy in places,but nothing like Quartz or Witchfinder General,two bands that stomp all over this.Really the only thing that gives this legendary status is that its suppossed to be really satanic,and its not even that.go figure.and after 25 years why can't Kevin come up with an album that doesn't suck,or for that matter an album at all.most people will disagree,but if you buy this,remember"i told you so".
Angel Witch
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    		Angel Witch
    Angel Witch
    Manufacturer: Sanctuary UK
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000NQQ1ZY
    Release Date: 2007-04-30

    Tracks:

    1. Angel Witch
    2. Atlantis
    3. White Witch
    4. Confused
    5. Sorcerers
    6. Gorgon
    7. Sweet Danger
    8. Free Man
    9. Angel of Death
    10. Devil's Tower

    Album Details

    Strange to Think that Nwobhm - and this Classic Album of the Genre - Can Possibly Be Over 25 Years Old and it Certainly Doesn't Seem Possible When You Experience the Gothic Power of Angel Witch's 1980 Debut Album, with Its Sabbath-style Riffs and Melodic Finesse.
    Apres Le Plie
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      		Apres Le Plie
      Lisa Harris
      Manufacturer: The Orchard
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00006AAUX
      Release Date: 2002-07-02

      Tracks:

      1. Slow Plie 3/4 The Way
      2. Plie 3/4 I Dreamed A Dream
      3. Plie 3/4 On My Own
      4. Slow Tendu 4/4 Castle On A Cloud
      5. Slow Tendu 4/4 Pachelbel's Canon In D
      6. Slow Tendu 4/4 The Strager
      7. Slow Tendu 4/4 New York State Of Mind
      8. Tendu 4/4 Singing In The Rain
      9. Tendu 4/4 Makin' Whoopie
      10. Tendu 4/4 Tarantella
      11. Tendu 4/4 On The Street Where You Live
      12. Tendu 4/4 Honeysuckle Rose
      13. Quicker Tendu 4/4 S'wondering
      14. RDJ 3/4 Stars
      15. RDJ 3/4 Goodnite Saigon
      16. Fondu 3/4 Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
      17. Fondu 3/4 He Loves And She Loves
      18. Fondu 3/4 Polovtsian Dance
      19. Frappe 2/4
      20. Petit Battement 2/4 I Won't Dance
      21. Petit Battement 2/4 C Minor
      22. Petit Battement 2/4 D Major
      23. Petit Battement 2/4 A Minor
      24. Petit Battement 2/4 Stop Time
      25. Petit Battement 2/4 Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead
      26. Adagio 3/4 Theme And Variations
      27. Adagio 3/4 Unexpected Song
      28. Adagio 3/4 This Masquerade
      29. Adagio 3/4 Sleeping Beauty
      30. Adagio 3/4 Bayadere
      31. Stretch 3/4 I've Never Been In Love Before
      32. Grand Battement 4/4 Climb Every Mountain
      33. Port De Bras 4/4 Tell Me On A Sunday
      34. Port De Bras 6/8
      35. Adagio 3/4 Yesterday
      36. Adagio 4/4 Papa You Can Hear Me
      37. Tendu 4/4 Can't We Be Friends
      38. Tendu 4/4 Theme And Variations
      39. Tendu 4/4 Lady Be Good
      40. Tendu 4/4 Paper Moon
      41. Slow Pirouette 3/4 Alice/Skating In Central Park
      42. Slow Pirouette 3/4 Angel Eyes
      43. Pirouette 3/4 I'll Take Romance
      44. Piroutte 3/4 Etudes
      45. Pirouette 3/4 Carmen
      46. Pirouette 3/4 When I'm Dancing
      47. Tango Pirouette 4/4 Tango Medly
      48. Tango Pirouette 4/4 Begin The Beguine
      49. Jump 6/8 Ballet Mix
      50. Jump 4/4 C Jump
      51. Jump 6/8 C Jump
      52. Jump 4/4 Rodeo
      53. Boys Jump Polka In C
      54. Girl's Jump Pas De Deux
      55. Big Waltz Ballet Extravaganza
      Live
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Angel Witch - 'Live' (Capitol/Enigma)
      		 Live
      Angel Witch
      Manufacturer: Capitol
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000DTOE
      Release Date: 1990-02-14

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Angel Witch - 'Live' (Capitol/Enigma).......2004-04-19

      If my memory serves me correctly,this was the SECOND disc I ever got.Had to dig it up out of an old stack of other CD's as I haven't heard it in some time.Actually had almost forgotten as to HOW good it really is.'Live' was recorded from a couple of gigs that took place at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 1989.The mix is really quite good as the obscure UK metal outfit runs through MOST of the tunes from their classic 1980 self-titled debut,like "Sweet Danger","Gorgon",the slower tempo number "Sorceress","Atlantis" and others.A couple of the band's singles are included,"Extermination Day" and "Baphomet".Between songs,one can EASILY notice AW's founder vocalist/guitarist Kevin Heybourne's thick British accent.Overall 'Live' showcases some metal with some tasteful melodies intact.Very cool cover.
      The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan
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        		The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan

        Manufacturer: Angel Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by SullivanAll Works by Sullivan | Sullivan, Arthur | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        OperettasOperettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00004SSJR
        Release Date: 2002-11-05

        Tracks:

        1. The Mikado: Overture
        2. The Mikado: A Wandering Minstrel I
        3. The Mikado: Our Great Mikado, Virtuous Man
        4. The Mikado: Young Man, Despair
        5. The Mikado: Behold The Lord High Executioner!...Taken From The County Jail
        6. The Mikado: As Some Day It May Happen
        7. The Mikado: Three Little Maids From School Are We
        8. The Mikado: Were You Not To Ko-Ko Plighted
        9. The Mikado: I Am So Proud
        10. The Mikado: The Sun, Whose Rays
        11. The Mikado: Here's A How-De-Do!
        12. The Mikado: Miya Sama (Entrance Of The Mikado)
        13. The Mikado: A More Humane Mikado Never
        14. The Mikado: The Criminal Cried
        15. The Mikado: See How The Fates Their Gifts Allot
        16. The Mikado: The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring
        17. The Mikado: Alone, And Yet Alive!...Hearts Do Not Break!
        18. The Mikado: On A Tree By A River
        19. The Mikado: There Is Beauty In The Bellow Of The Blast
        20. The Mikado: For He's Gone And Married Yum-Yum
        21. Trail By Jury: The Learned Jungle
        22. H.M.S. Pinafore: I'm Called Litttle Buttercup
        23. H.M.S. Pinafore: My Gallant Crew...I Am The Captain Of The Pinafore
        24. Sorry Her Lot Who Loves Too Well
        25. H.M.S. Pinafore: When I Was A Lad I Served A Term

        Tracks:

        1. H.M.S. Pinafore: Fair Moon, To Thee I Sing
        2. H.M.S. Pinafore: Things Are Seldom What They Seem
        3. H.M.S. Pinafore: The Hours Creep On Apace
        4. H.M.S. Pinafore: Never Mind The Why And Wherefore
        5. The Pirates Of Penzance: Oh, Better Far To Live And Die
        6. The Pirates Of Penzance: Oh, Is There Not One Maiden Breast
        7. The Pirates Of Penzance: Poor Wandering One!
        8. The Pirates Of Penzance: I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General
        9. The Pirates Of Penzance: When The Foeman Bears His Steel
        10. The Pirates Of Penzance: Ah, Leave Me Not To Pine
        11. The Pirates Of Penzance: When A Felon's Not Engaged In His Employment
        12. The Pirates Of Penzance: With Cat-Like Tread
        13. Patience: The Soldiers Of Our Queen...If You Want A Receipt For That Popular Mystery
        14. Patience: Am I Alone And Unobserved...If You're Anxious For To Shine
        15. Patience: Sad Is That Woman's Lot...Silvered Is The Raven Hair
        16. Patience: A Magnet Hung In A Hardware Shop
        17. Patience: Love Is A Plaintive Song
        18. Patience: So Go To Him And Say To Him
        19. Patience: When I Go Out Of Door
        20. Patience: After Much Debate (Finale Act 2)
        21. Iolanthe: When I Went To The Bar As A Very Young Man
        22. The Lady Of My Love...(Finale Act 1)

        Tracks:

        1. When All Night Long A Chap Remains
        2. When Britain Really Ruled The Waves
        3. When You're Lying Awake With A Dismal Headache
        4. If You Go In, You're Sure To Win
        5. Ruddigore: My Boy, May Take It From Me
        6. Ruddigore: The Battle's Roar Is Over
        7. Ruddigore: In Sailing O'er Life's Ocean Wide
        8. Ruddigore: You Understand?
        9. Ruddigore: When The Night Wind Howls
        10. Ruddigore: My Eyes Are Fully Open
        11. Ruddigore: There Grew A Little Flower
        12. The Gondoliers: We're Called Gondolieri
        13. The Gondoliers: From The Sunny Spanish Shore...In Enterprise Of Martial Kind
        14. The Gondoliers: I Stole The Prince
        15. The Gondoliers: When A Merry Maiden Marries
        16. The Gondoliers: Take A Pair Of Sparkling Eyes
        17. The Gondoliers: Dance A Cachucha, Fandango, Bolero
        18. The Gondoliers: There Lived A King, As I've Been Told
        19. The Gondoliers: I Am A Courtier Grave And Serious
        20. The Yeoman Of The Guard: I Have A Song To Sing, O!
        21. The Yeoman Of The Guard: How You Say Maiden, Will You Wed
        22. The Yeoman Of The Guard: Where I Thy Bride
        23. The Yeoman Of The Guard: Oh! A Private Buffoon Is A Light Hearted Loon
        24. The Yeoman Of The Guard: Comes The Pretty Young Bride
        2000: Live at LA2
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Angel Witch - '2000:Live At LA 2' (Zoom Club) 3 1/2 stars
        • Great, but where's the new album?
        		 2000: Live at LA2
        Angel Witch
        Manufacturer: Zoom Club
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000506EN
        Release Date: 2000-10-03

        Tracks:

        1. Atlantis
        2. Confused
        3. Twist of the Knife
        4. Gorgon
        5. White Witch
        6. Sorceress
        7. Extermination Day
        8. Psychopathic
        9. Baphomet
        10. Angel of Death
        11. Guitar Solo
        12. Angel Witch

        Album Description

        Recorded on May 26th, 2000 at London's Astoria 2 theatre. The first product from Kevin Heybourne's new Angel Witch line-up. Tracks includes old favorites, 'Angel Of Death', 'Angel Witch and new tracks, 'Twist Of The Knife' and 'Psychopathic'. CD 2 is a Video CD containing video footage of Angel Witch performing, 'White Witch', 'Baphomet' and 'Angel Of Death' at the Astoria show. 2000 release. Slimline double jewel case.

        Customer Reviews:

        3 out of 5 stars Angel Witch - '2000:Live At LA 2' (Zoom Club) 3 1/2 stars.......2006-04-12

        Twelve track CD release by none other than the notorious UK metal merchants, Angel Witch. A good effort,but it's too similar to their 1990 'Live' title put out on Metal Blade. Bet most of you remember that disc. Recorded in May, 2000 at London's Astoria Theatre. Must admit it was fun to fully experience once again cuts like "Atlantis", "Confused", the gothic-like "Gorgon", "White Witch", the eerie "Sorceress", "Angel Of Death" and the band's namesake "Angel Witch". The guitar solo is also pretty well done. Guess AW main man / mastermind Kevin Heybourne simply refuses to give up on the business. I only wish I could see Angel Witch play sometime. Always thought they were like, MAYBE a second rate Motorhead. Semi-recommended.

        3 out of 5 stars Great, but where's the new album?.......2001-10-11

        The Angel Witch mini-history - we had the incredible debut (plus assorted singles) from years gone by (OK, 1980), followed by 2 so-so albums in the mid 1980's with a different singer ("Screamin and Bleedin" + "Frontal Assault"). In 1989, Kevin Heybourne & co. tour the west coast & release "Live", featuring all the old tunes. Great recording, but all loud & fast, short on dynamics. Throughout the 1990's various demos are recorded, finally released as "Resurrection"...at last, were Angel Witch ready for a "true" follow-up to the debut?
        Well..not yet. After plans to re-form the band with Jon Torres & Tom Hunting in San Francisco fell through, Kevin H releases (another) bunch of old demos & live tracks as "Sinister History", then gets (another) new band together (in England this time) and releases - what? Another live album ("Live at the LA2") with all the old stuff (+ 2 songs from "Resurrection")! I mean, I love old Angel Witch, but how many times are we gonna hear this stuff?
        As for the album itself, well the recording is EXTREMELY dicey, with little/no guitar on the opening salvo "Atlantis". Things improve somewhat over the course of the CD, but overall, it sounds like the guy behind the sound board had a fight with the band. Anyway, we get (sigh) "Angel Witch","Sorcerers", "Gorgon", etc. All these were on the first live album, I mean, how about "Loser", "Dr Phibes" or "Hades Paradise"? Or even "Free Man"? (a personal fave)
        And then there's the 2nd CD, which is supposed to feature live vids of the band. Well, I didn't find any exe, avi or mpeg files (i.e. - executables) there. Disappointing - if anyone figures what the deal is with that, please let me know!
        I suppose I nit-pick - in this day and age, any Angel Witch is better than no Angel Witch. And it's always great to hear activity from the camp, especially considering such NWOBHM stalwarts as Saxon and Raven continue to put out great stuff. No reason Angel Witch shouldn't, either. Last update from the website was a change of drummers, and the new album would be done at the end of the year. So - nothing in all probability until 2002.
        Angel Witch
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • Holy Crap!
        • A must own for Iron Maiden fans
        • another one you probably missed...
        • Very Good Album By Very Obscure Band
        • Cool, REALLY COOL !!!
        		 Angel Witch
        Angel Witch
        Manufacturer: Castle Essential
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00000HZB3
        Release Date: 1999-02-09

        Tracks:

        1. Angel Witch
        2. Atlantis
        3. White Witch
        4. Confused
        5. Sorcerers
        6. Gorgon
        7. Sweet Danger
        8. Free Man
        9. Angel of Death
        10. Devil's Tower
        11. Loser [*]
        12. Suffer [*]
        13. Dr. Phibes [*]
        14. Flight Nineteen [*]
        15. Baphomet [*]
        16. Hades Paradise [*]

        Album Description

        Digitally remastered reissue of the 1980 debut by quartetthat helped put the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal movementon the map. Features the original cover art, all 10 of thetracks that were included on the album when Roadrunner firstreleased it, plus six bonus tracks: 'Loser', 'Suffer', 'Dr.Phibes', 'Flight Nineteen', 'Baphomet' & 'Hades Paradise'.16 tracks total. Also features the original cover art. 1998Essential/ Castle release.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Holy Crap!.......2005-04-10

        This is essential for anyone who digs Iron Maiden or Black Sabbath or classic metla in general. Buy it!

        4 out of 5 stars A must own for Iron Maiden fans.......2005-01-17

        After finally hearing Angel Witch's debut, its no wonder that Iron Maiden fans speak of this album highly! This is a classic NWOBHM disc that has all the tradmark NWOBHM sounds. My only regret was not trying the band soon as I was turned off by their rather silly band name. The music is great and the lyrics are catchy. Don't let their name and "satanic" image fool you, this is a great band and its a shame they weren't able to achieve the success as Iron Maiden. Some say this disc is even better than Maiden's debut. I can't decide but there's no denying the greatness of this disc. Make sure to pick up a remastered copy with bonus tracks as it makes the listening experience that much better.

        5 out of 5 stars another one you probably missed..........2005-01-07

        as other reviewers have noted,angel witch contributed to the launching of the NWOBHM in the early 80's.they quickly faded into obscurity,which is a shame as they where awesome!!lots of riffs,great catchy choruses,"satanic" references - what more could you want??some of it does sound a bit dated to my ears,but in a way ADDS to the fun,remembering this was released in 1980!!so,taking into account the extra tracks,great liner notes and remastered songs,you should consider this ESSENTIAL

        4 out of 5 stars Very Good Album By Very Obscure Band.......2003-09-14

        I originally bought this cd out of curiousity. I really enjoy the first 2 Iron Maiden albums and wanted to check out some more NWOBHM. This has a very similar sound to the early Maiden stuff, including a sort of gallop. Anyway, I would rate this in quality, as far as how good the material is, right behind Killers and the first self-titled Maiden album. Overall, I was pretty impressed. Also, I think Tenacious D may have borrowed their pics of Satan from the inside of this cd.

        4 out of 5 stars Cool, REALLY COOL !!!.......2001-09-13

        LEd by guitarrist / singer Kevin Heybourne, this first ( and only one worthwhile) Angel Witch album is an amazing shjowmanship of heavy metal skill. The power trio is inspired, the songs are fast and well written, the vocals are good. In this album we have extra-tracks, most of them very good. In short, it's another case of "WHY THIS BAND DID NOT ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND THAT OTHER BAND ACHIEVED IT"?
        Angel Witch
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Angel Witch - self-titled (Roadrunner Records)
        		 Angel Witch
        Angel Witch
        Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000008CW9
        Release Date: 1991-07-01

        Tracks:

        1. Angel Witch
        2. Atlantis
        3. White Witch
        4. Confused
        5. Sorcerers
        6. Gorgon
        7. Sweet Danger
        8. Free Man
        9. Angel of Death
        10. Devil's Tower
        11. Loser [*]
        12. Suffer [*]
        13. Dr. Phibes [*]

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Angel Witch - self-titled (Roadrunner Records).......2006-03-04

        Without a doubt,Angel Witch's stunning,yet unbeatable 1980 debut record.I've always thought this hard rock classic has more than showcased the 'New Wave Of British Heavy Metal' era,and that it does.My favorites here have always been and will always be the band's namesake "Angel Witch","Atlantis","White Witch","Sorcerers" and "Gorgon".Comes with three bonus cuts,I'm assuming at least one of these tunes were from a 7" single I seem to remember hearing about.Enjoy.
        Sinister History
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Angel Witch - 'Sinister History' (Zoom Club)
        • Good for die-hard Angel Witch fans
        		 Sinister History
        Angel Witch
        Manufacturer: Zoom Club
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000031WFG
        Release Date: 2000-11-14

        Tracks:

        1. Baphomet
        2. Sorceress
        3. Extermination Day
        4. Flight 19
        5. Hades Paradise
        6. Devil's Tower
        7. White Witch
        8. Into The Dark [Live]
        9. Devil's Tower [Live]
        10. Night Is Calling [Live]
        11. Angel of Death [Live]
        12. Confused [Live]
        13. Evil Games [Live]

        Album Description

        Collection of unreleased demos & live material by this highly respected NWOBHM quartet. The first seven cuts are demo versions from 1978; the remaining six are live recordings from various shows in the U.K. in 1978 and 1981. 1999 release.

        Customer Reviews:

        3 out of 5 stars Angel Witch - 'Sinister History' (Zoom Club).......2005-12-02

        Angel Witch's story is like a total disaster.They're considered to be by some one of the most under-rated and under-appreciated bands from the 'New Wave Of British Heavy Metal' movement.I've read various good reviews about releases from this UK ensemble but I've come across vitually no fans of theirs.I mean,come on,someone out there has to be buying a few of their CD's.I know I have purchased a few.Anyway,founder/guitarist/vocalist Kevin Heybourne simply refuses to quit.Believe every few years Heybourne actually regroups with a 'new' line-up of Angel Witch.This disc isn't the best they have to offer,but it is a decent collection of demos of tunes from their first self-titled lp,like "Sorceress","Devil's Tower" and "White Witch" plus six(6)live cuts from various gigs they performed in their early years.Pretty much for die-hards.But,if you happen to be a new fan,what the heck!Give it a try - you never know.

        3 out of 5 stars Good for die-hard Angel Witch fans.......2003-10-16

        One of the greatest NWOBHM bands to emerge from England in the early eighties was Kevin Heybourne's Angel Witch. These guys were one of the earliest melodic death metal groups, and their music was nothing short of excellent. Unfortunately, following the release of the group's first album, they continually went downhill and ultimately split up. Fortunately, the band released a collection of its early demos and live tracks. Read on for my review of one of them - Sinster History.

        PROS:
        -This album features some excellent live versions of tracks from the band's self-titled debut album, and some other similar tracks from the same era.
        -The album also contains a variety of demo version tracks from very early in the band's career. It's quite interesting to compare these to the "final" versions.

        CONS:
        -Like all Angel Witch releases, this is extremely difficult to find. I almost guarantee you won't find this release in any store - I had to buy it here on Amazon.
        -The demo and live versions of these Angel Witch classics are very nice, but for the most part, they fail to top their album counterparts. Don't buy this expecting these versions of the songs to be the best ones.
        -Angel Witch (the song) and Atlantis, two of the band's best songs, don't appear on here in any shape or form. Since the former bares the band's name, it's a bit of a shock that there's no alternative version of it on here.

        OVERALL:
        This is a cool compilation, but it's for DIE-HARD ANGEL WITCH FANS ONLY. If you're new to the band, start with their 1980 self-titled debut album (but make sure you get the reissued version that has the bonus tracks.) Angel Witch is an excellent band, but this doesn't represent them nearly as well as it could have.
        Angel Witch
        Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
        • For hard-core NWOBHM enthusiasts only.
        		 Angel Witch
        Angel Witch
        Manufacturer: Castle - Old Numbers
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        New WaveNew Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        British MetalBritish Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
        Hard RockHard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00008XS2R
        Release Date: 2003-04-29

        Tracks:

        1. Angel Witch
        2. Atlantis
        3. White Witch
        4. Confused
        5. Sorcerers
        6. Gorgon
        7. Sweet Danger
        8. Free Man
        9. Angel of Death
        10. Devil's Tower
        11. Loser [*]
        12. Suffer [*]
        13. Dr. Phibes [*]
        14. Flight Nineteen [*]
        15. Baphomet [*]
        16. Hades Paradise [*]

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars For hard-core NWOBHM enthusiasts only........2004-01-13

        Angel Witch's self-titled debut album might appeal as a historical document to the hard-core fan of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, but it has little else to offer. Some cite it as an influence on the later sub-genres of black and death metal. I find it is hard to see how any metalhead found this record other than laughably bad.

        Guitarist, vocalist, and all-around Angel Witch auteur Kevin Heybourne is proof that technical chops have nothing to do with the ability to create compelling songs. His noodling can't make up for chord progressions that sound as if they were chosen by rolling dice. Furthermore, Heybourne's lyrics are as silly and inept as heavy-metal lyrics come: "Nobody else can see you the same way as myself." Huh? Do you mean "the same way as I see you"? Why "myself"? He didn't make this awkward choice on the basis of rhyme or meter, since he seems to have heard of neither one. Worst of all, Heybourne couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. The man should never have been allowed near a microphone.

        This album is less than the sum of its weak parts.

        Music Track:

        1. Angels Pt.3 [CD-single] [Import]
        2. Anthology [Import]
        3. Best of 2001 Edition [Explicit Lyrics]
        4. Blood, Guts & Glory [Enhanced] [Limited Edition] [Import]
        5. Bomber
        6. Brave the Storm [Import]
        7. British Standard Approved [Original recording remastered] [Import]
        8. By the Grace of God [Import]
        9. Choke [CD-single]
        10. Club Mondo Bizarre [Explicit Lyrics]

        Music Track

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