Hazy Rites is the second studio album by French doom metal band Witchfinder. It was released on March 29, 2019, through Mars Red Sky Records. The album features a heavier and more aggressive sound than the band's previous work, incorporating elements of sludge metal and hardcore punk.
The album was recorded at Monochrom Studio in Poland, and was produced by Piotr Gruenpeter and Jakub Radomski from Satanic Audio. It features artwork by Maciej Kamuda.
The album's title track, "Hazy Rites," is a seven-minute epic that showcases the band's ability to blend different genres. The song features a driving rhythm, catchy melodies, and soaring vocals.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Ouija," "Satan's Haze," "Covendoom," and "Sorry." The album closes with the instrumental "Dans L'instant," which is a showcase for the band's instrumental virtuosity.
Hazy Rites is a bold and ambitious album that showcases Witchfinder's growth as a band. It is a must-listen for fans of doom metal, sludge metal, and hardcore punk.
| Genre: Metal. |
| Sub-Genre: Doom / Sludge / Stoner. |
| Catalog No: MRS007. |
| Size: 12" double vinyl record. |
| Color: yellow. |
| Additional: comes with poster. |