WITCHES MARK, the self-professed "Bringers Of Heavy Metal Death" hailing from Austin, Texas and featuring members Robb Bockman (Guitar, Vocals), Robert Williams (Guitar), Andy Gonzalez (Bass), and Scott Palmer (Drums) will be appearing at next year's Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse Festival April 4-5, 2014 in Chicago, IL.
"This is one of the premier heavy metal festival's for the U.S. and we are ready to show Chicago exactly what the 'Bringers Of Heavy Metal Death' are made of," says Williams
The band initially introduced themselves to the metal underground with a demo recording of their song "A Grim Apparition" shortly followed by an appearance on the Unbroken Metal Records compilation Tribute To Angel Witch with their rendition of "Something Wrong."Shortly after signing with Heaven and Hell Records WITCHES MARK released their debut EP A Grim Apparition garnering favorable reviews from both metal fans and critics alike. In July of this year the band's debut full-length LP Witching Metal Ritual was released Heaven and Hell Records to high praise from both critics and fans worldwide.
Blending elements of thrash, speed, doom, black and death while anchoring their overall sound firmly within the framework of traditional heavy metal; WITCHES MARK wear their deep appreciation, understanding and pride of the metal genre proudly on their collective sleeves.
WITCHES MARK are thrilled to be playing the truest metal festival in the U.S. that has already hosted some of the best bands of the genre and will continue in 2014.
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Witching Metal Ritual features eight tracks of uncompromising metal glory blending elements of thrash, speed, doom, black, and death while anchoring their overall sound firmly within the framework of traditional heavy metal. Co-Produced by the band and Stuart "Batlord" Laurence (Agony Column/Ignitor), with mixing and mastering by Brendon Bigelow (Ignitor/Death Of Millions) Witching Metal Ritual features a stunning post-apocalyptic inspired album cover courtesy of Yannick Bouchard of Illusory Dreams. Metal fans can also expect a number of exciting guest appearances on Witching Metal Ritual; including Ross "The Boss" Friedman (Manowar/Death Dealer/The Dictators) Jack Starr (Virgin Steele/Burning Starr) Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys/Watchtower/Ignitor/Broken Teeth) and Martin Debourge (Damien Thorne/Head Transfer Process). Witching Metal Ritual will be released in Enhanced-CD format and will also include bonus video content including the 'Witching Metal Ritual' video. Prepare yourselves to FEEL THE MARK OF THE WITCH!
