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Skeletonwitch

Skeletonwitch is an American blackened thrash metal band formed in 2003 in Athens, Ohio.^[1] Known for blending aggressive thrash riffs with melodic death metal elements and themes of occultism, Satanism, death, and violence, the band has released five studio albums and built a reputation in the underground metal scene through relentless touring and high-energy performances.^[1]^[2] The band's lineup has evolved significantly over the years, with founding guitarists Nate Garnette and Scott Hedrick remaining core members alongside bassist Evan Linger (since 2008).^[2] In 2015, original vocalist Chance Garnette departed amid allegations of domestic abuse, leading to his replacement by Adam Clemans (formerly of Wolvhammer), who first appeared on the band's 2016 EP The Apothic Gloom and the 2018 album Devouring Radiant Light.^[2]^[3] Drummer Dustin Boltjes left the group in early 2018 after contributing to that album, and as of November 2025, Skeletonwitch has not announced a permanent replacement. The band has been inactive on tour since 2019 but has not disbanded, with members pursuing side projects; new material was teased in 2022 but not yet released.^[4] Skeletonwitch's discography includes early works like Beyond the Permafrost (2007) and Breathing the Fire (2009), which established their raw, black metal-infused sound on Prosthetic Records, followed by more polished efforts such as Forever Abomination (2011) and Serpents Unleashed (2013).^[1] The 2018 release marked a stylistic shift toward atmospheric black metal while retaining thrash aggression, earning praise for its maturity and Clemans' versatile vocals.^[2] Signed to Prosthetic Records since 2007, the band has shared stages with acts like Danzig, High on Fire, and Municipal Waste, solidifying their status as a staple in extreme metal circuits.^[1]

History

Formation and early releases

Skeletonwitch was formed in 2003 in Athens, Ohio, by guitarists Scott Hedrick and Nate Garnette, with vocalist Chance Garnette—Nate's brother—joining shortly thereafter to complete the core creative force. The initial lineup also included drummer Derrick Nau and bassist Jimi Shestina, establishing a stable foundation for the band's aggressive sound.^[5] The band quickly moved into recording, issuing their self-produced debut studio album, At One with the Shadows, on August 11, 2004, via Shredded Records. Spanning nine tracks, including "The Skullsplitter," "Every Rotten Corpse Shall Burn," and "Vengeance Will Be Mine," the album delivered a raw, unrelenting thrash metal assault that captured the band's early ferocity and occult-themed intensity, earning underground acclaim for its no-frills aggression.^[6]^[7] In 2005, Skeletonwitch released a limited-distribution demo, featuring tracks such as "Fire from the Sky," "The Skullsplitter," and "Onward to Battle," which served as a bridge between their debut and further material while honing their blackened thrash edge. This cassette and CD-R effort circulated primarily within regional metal circles, helping solidify local support.^[8]^[9] The group's debut EP, Worship the Witch, arrived in January 2006 as a self-released effort, compiling four potent tracks—"Beyond the Permafrost," "Fire from the Sky," "Feast upon Flesh," and "Forever in the Abyss"—that amplified their melodic death and thrash fusion. This release generated significant underground buzz through its blistering riffs and thematic darkness, enabling the band to embark on initial Midwest tours and foster a dedicated following among extreme metal enthusiasts.^[10]^[5]

Rise to prominence

Skeletonwitch's second full-length album, Beyond the Permafrost, marked a significant step in the band's development when it was released on October 2, 2007, through Prosthetic Records.^[11] Produced by Cory Smoot of Municipal Waste and GWAR, the album showcased the band's blackened thrash metal sound, blending aggressive thrash riffs with black metal vocals and NWOBHM influences.^[12] It received widespread critical acclaim for its energetic fusion of genres, earning spots on numerous year-end lists and accolades in both the U.S. and internationally, which helped establish Skeletonwitch as a rising force in the extreme metal underground.^[12] Reviews praised tracks like "Soul Thrashing Black Sorcery" for their melodic yet ferocious delivery, solidifying the album's role in elevating the band's profile beyond local scenes.^[13] The band's growing momentum led to high-profile touring opportunities, beginning with their participation in Danzig's Blackest of the Black tour in 2008 alongside acts like Dimmu Borgir, Moonspell, and Winds of Plague.^[14] Setlists from these shows typically featured staples such as "Upon Wings of Destruction" and "Beyond the Permafrost," delivering intense performances that exposed Skeletonwitch to broader audiences and expanded their fanbase through shared bills with established metal icons.^[15] This exposure continued into 2010 with appearances at Ozzfest, where the band performed at multiple venues including San Manuel Amphitheater and First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, drawing from their recent material to captivate festival crowds and further cement their reputation in the metal community.^[16] These tours, combined with relentless North American and European dates supporting acts like Amon Amarth, played a crucial role in building a dedicated following during this period.^[17] In 2009, Breathing the Fire further propelled Skeletonwitch's ascent, released on October 13 via Prosthetic Records and debuting at No. 151 on the Billboard 200.^[18] The album featured a solidified lineup including bassist Evan Linger, whose contributions helped refine the band's blackened thrash assault with tighter song structures and relentless energy.^[19] This release amplified their touring schedule, including European runs that honed their live prowess and attracted international attention. Forever Abomination, issued on October 7, 2011, through Prosthetic, built on this foundation with production by Matt Hyde, resulting in a polished yet brutal sound.^[20] The album achieved commercial success, entering the Billboard 200 at No. 153 and reaching No. 3 on the Heatseekers chart, reflecting the band's increasing mainstream recognition within the metal scene.^[21] Extensive support slots with high-profile acts and multiple European tours during 2011-2012, such as dates with Warbringer and Angelus Apatrida, reinforced their status as a formidable live act.^[22] By 2013, Serpents Unleashed represented the pinnacle of this era, released on October 29 via Prosthetic and recorded at GodCity Studio with producer Kurt Ballou.^[23] The album delved deeper into themes of occult violence and infernal destruction, with lyrics evoking crushing the weak and hellish arrival, delivered through the band's signature aggressive blackened thrash framework.^[24] Accompanied by a grueling tour schedule that included further European engagements and U.S. headline runs, it underscored Skeletonwitch's peak prominence in the metal landscape up to that point.^[25]

Lineup changes and recent developments

In late 2014, during a tour with Amon Amarth, Skeletonwitch vocalist Chance Garnette abruptly left the dates to address serious personal issues stemming from alcohol abuse.^[26] By early 2015, the band had fired Garnette following ongoing problems, including a physical altercation stemming from his October 2014 arrest for assault and battery on a family/household member amid domestic abuse allegations, which exacerbated tensions within the group.^[27]^[2] The remaining members—guitarists Scott Hedrick and Nate Garnette, bassist Evan Linger (who had joined full-time in 2008), and drummer Dustin Boltjes—continued select touring with interim vocal arrangements, often relying on guest vocalists or Hedrick and Linger sharing duties, while conducting an extensive search for a permanent replacement.^[28]^[29] In February 2016, Skeletonwitch announced the addition of Adam Clemans, formerly of Wolvhammer, as their new full-time vocalist, marking a significant shift in the band's dynamic and creative direction.^[30] With this stabilized lineup, the group released the EP The Apothic Gloom later that year, previewing their evolving sound. In March 2018, shortly after completing work on their sixth studio album, drummer Dustin Boltjes departed the band on amicable terms, citing the toll of constant touring after seven years of service; he had contributed drums to the record before leaving.^[31] For subsequent live dates, the band recruited touring drummer Jon Rice of Job for a Cowboy.^[32] Devouring Radiant Light, released on July 20, 2018, via Prosthetic Records, represented Skeletonwitch's first full-length with Clemans on vocals and showcased a marked evolution toward sludge and atmospheric elements, departing from their earlier thrash-heavy style.^[33] The album was produced by Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studio, mixed by Fredrik Nordström, and mastered by Brad Boatright, resulting in a polished yet heavy sound that emphasized melody and texture.^[34] Critically acclaimed for its maturity and innovation, it earned praise as a bold reinvention and a potential career highlight, though some viewed it retrospectively as a swan song amid the band's subsequent silence.^[35]^[36] Following the album's release and supporting tours through 2019, Skeletonwitch entered an indefinite hiatus, with no new music, studio announcements, or headlining tours emerging by November 2025.^[37] Amid this inactivity, guitarist Scott Hedrick launched a solo project under the moniker SW Hedrick, releasing the instrumental ambient album Devotional Drift Vol. 1 on November 1, 2024, via his Red Left Hand label, drawing influences from free jazz and Krautrock rather than metal.^[37]^[38]

Musical style and influences

Core sound and themes

Skeletonwitch's core sound is rooted in blackened thrash metal, blending rapid-fire riffs, relentless blast beats, and ferocious, raspy vocals that evoke the intensity of early extreme metal.^[1] ^[39] This foundation incorporates melodic death metal elements through harmonized guitar leads and occasional sludge-tinged heaviness, creating a high-octane assault that prioritizes aggression and melody in equal measure.^[40] ^[41] ^[42] Lyrically, the band delves into occultism, Satanism, death, violence, and anti-religious motifs, often delivered with a theatrical edge that amplifies their infernal persona.^[1] ^[43] Representative tracks like "Sarcophagus," which conjures imagery of eternal entombment, and "Upon Wings of Black," exploring dark ascension, exemplify these recurring themes of doom and defiance.^[1] The band's influences draw heavily from classic thrash pioneers such as Metallica and Slayer, whose riff-driven ferocity shapes Skeletonwitch's rhythmic backbone, alongside black metal's atmospheric grimness from acts like Immortal and crust punk's raw urgency.^[44] ^[45] ^[46] In interviews, members have emphasized a collective draw from thrash, black, and death metal traditions, forging a sound that honors these roots while carving a distinct niche.^[47] Production-wise, Skeletonwitch favors a raw, high-energy aesthetic that captures the chaos of live performance, with crunchy guitar tones, dual harmonies adding melodic depth, and—emerging in later material—sporadic clean vocals for contrast.^[41] ^[48] This approach maintains a visceral punch, avoiding over-polish to preserve the genre's primal edge.^[41] Visually, their album artwork and overall aesthetics solidify a witch-themed branding steeped in darkness, featuring skeletal witches, arcane symbols, and hellish landscapes that mirror the music's occult obsessions.^[1]

Evolution across albums

Skeletonwitch's early releases, including the demo At One with the Shadows (2004) and Beyond the Permafrost (2007), established a raw blackened thrash metal foundation characterized by blistering speed, occult-themed fury, and minimal production polish that emphasized aggressive, unrefined energy.^[49]^[50] These works drew heavily from black metal's tremolo riffs and thrash's relentless pacing, creating a chaotic, high-velocity sound without significant melodic deviations.^[49] In their mid-period releases, including Breathing the Fire, Forever Abomination, and Serpents Unleashed, the band incorporated groove-oriented elements and melodic hooks, resulting in tighter song structures and broader accessibility while retaining thrash aggression.^[51]^[52]^[40] This evolution introduced catchy choruses and fluid pacing, blending the core thrash intensity with subtle NWOBHM-inspired harmonies to enhance momentum and replay value.^[53]^[54] The 2016 The Apothic Gloom EP marked a pivotal shift toward slower tempos and atmospheric sludge influences, amplified by a denser production with layered guitars and mid-tempo grooves that evoked a more epic, sombre tone.^[55]^[56] This change continued on the 2018 full-length Devouring Radiant Light, where progressive extreme metal elements emerged, featuring introspective lyrics, textural black metal atmospheres, and extended compositions that prioritized depth over speed.^[57]^[58]^[45] Lineup changes significantly influenced this progression, particularly the departure of vocalist Chance Garnette, known for his harsh, parched delivery, and the arrival of Adam Clemans, whose more flexible and raspy style allowed for cleaner, versatile expressions that complemented the band's atmospheric turn.^[2]^[59] Clemans' approach emboldened melodic refrains and introspective themes, aligning with the sludge-infused experimentation.^[2]^[60] Critics have praised Skeletonwitch's versatility in these shifts, noting how Devouring Radiant Light masterfully closed their blackened thrash era while opening progressive territories, though the sludge direction drew mixed responses from fans accustomed to the earlier fury.^[61]^[62]

Band members

Current members

The current lineup of Skeletonwitch, as of 2025, consists of the following members, reflecting the stable core established after lineup adjustments in the mid-2010s. The band has operated without a permanent drummer since 2018. Nate Garnette serves as the lead guitarist since the band's formation in 2003, where he co-founded the group alongside rhythm guitarist Scott Hedrick.^[63] He is recognized for his contributions to the band's melodic guitar elements, particularly in crafting solos that blend thrash aggression with atmospheric leads across albums like Devouring Radiant Light.^[35] Scott Hedrick has been the rhythm guitarist since 2003, also as a co-founder, providing the foundational riffing that defines Skeletonwitch's blackened thrash sound.^[63] In 2024, he released his debut instrumental solo album Devotional Drift, Vol. 1 under the moniker SW Hedrick, exploring psychedelic and ambient influences distinct from the band's style.^[37] Evan Linger joined as bassist in 2008, bringing a solid low-end drive that anchors the band's high-energy performances and recordings.^[64] His background includes involvement in other metal and punk projects, such as Cultist and Dreamwheel, prior to and alongside his tenure with Skeletonwitch.^[65] Adam Clemans has been the vocalist since 2016, infusing the band's lyrics and delivery with a versatile range that evolved their sound toward more progressive territory.^[66] Before joining, he fronted Veil of Maya from 2005 to 2007 and Iron Thrones, where he contributed vocals to albums like Visions of Light and The Wretched Sun.^[67]^[68]

Former members

Chance Garnette served as the lead vocalist and co-founder of Skeletonwitch from 2003 to 2015, delivering the band's signature aggressive vocal style that shaped its early blackened thrash metal identity. His tenure ended amid personal struggles with alcohol abuse, leading to his departure following an incident involving assault on a family member.^[69]^[70]^[71] Jimi Shestina played bass for the band from 2003 to 2005, contributing to its initial recordings such as the debut album At One with the Shadows.^[69]^[72] Derrick Nau handled drums from 2003 to 2011 as an early touring contributor and performer on multiple releases, including Beyond the Permafrost and Breathing the Fire. He left to pursue art school full-time.^[69]^[73]^[74] Eric Harris provided bass from 2005 to 2008, offering mid-period stability on albums like Beyond the Permafrost. His abrupt exit paved the way for him to co-found the heavy metal band Gypsyhawk.^[69]^[75]^[76] Dustin Boltjes drummed for Skeletonwitch from 2011 to 2018, participating in the final album Devouring Radiant Light before an amicable split.^[69]^[77]^[32]

Discography

Studio albums

Skeletonwitch's debut studio album, At One with the Shadows, was released on August 11, 2004, through Shredded Records and consists of 10 tracks characterized by a raw, self-produced sound recorded in a basement setting.^[7]^[78] The band's second full-length, Beyond the Permafrost, arrived on October 2, 2007, via Prosthetic Records, featuring 10 tracks that amplified black metal influences alongside thrash elements.^[79]^[80] Breathing the Fire, their third studio effort, was issued on October 13, 2009, by Prosthetic Records and includes 10 tracks with polished production handled by Jack Endino at Studio Litho and Endino's own facility in Seattle.^[81]^[82]^[83] In 2011, Skeletonwitch delivered Forever Abomination on October 11 through Prosthetic Records, comprising 10 tracks recorded by producer Matt Hyde, who had previously worked with acts like Slayer and Hatebreed.^[84]^[85]^[86] The fifth album, Serpents Unleashed, followed on October 29, 2013, again on Prosthetic Records, with 9 tracks emphasizing an aggressive return to the band's thrash and black metal roots.^[87]^[88] Finally, Devouring Radiant Light, released on July 20, 2018, by Prosthetic Records, marks a shift with 7 tracks exploring experimental sludge influences while retaining core extremity.^[33]

Extended plays and other releases

Skeletonwitch's early extended plays and other releases laid the foundation for their blackened thrash metal sound, showcasing raw energy and underground appeal before their full-length albums gained wider recognition. The band's 2005 demo, a self-released cassette limited to 150 hand-silkscreened copies with artwork by John Dyer Baizley, featured four tracks—"Beyond the Permafrost," "Fire from the Sky," "The Skullsplitter," and "Onward to Battle"—totaling about 11 minutes of aggressive, primitive thrash that circulated primarily through DIY networks and helped secure initial label interest.^[9]^[89] In 2006, Skeletonwitch issued their debut EP, Worship the Witch, via Prosthetic Records, containing four tracks that refined the demo's ferocity into a more polished yet blistering assault, including re-recorded versions of "Beyond the Permafrost" and "Fire from the Sky" alongside "Feast Upon Flesh" and "Vengeance Will Be Mine." Clocking in at roughly 12 minutes, the EP captured the band's live intensity and melodic black metal edges, serving as a crucial hype-builder that bridged their underground roots to broader metal audiences.^[90] The band ventured into collaborative and standalone formats in the early 2010s with several singles. The 2011 self-released 7-inch single Onward to Battle / The Infernal Resurrection, limited to 500 copies on gray vinyl, paired a reimagined early track with a new infernal anthem, highlighting Skeletonwitch's ability to revisit their catalog while pushing thematic boundaries in split-like packaging.^[91] That same year, the The Skullsplitter / No Rest for the Dead single further emphasized their relentless pace, offering two high-octane cuts that reinforced their reputation for unyielding aggression. Additional singles like Unending, Everliving (2014) and Well of Despair (2016), both via Prosthetic, provided glimpses of evolving production and lyrical depth amid lineup shifts. Post-hiatus, The Apothic Gloom EP arrived in 2016 on Prosthetic Records, marking the debut of vocalist Adam Clemans following Chance Garnette's departure and signaling a transitional phase with four epic tracks—"The Apothic Gloom," "Temple of the Deathless," "Red Death, White Light," and "Sworn to the Black"—that blended the band's classic thrash with heavier, doom-inflected riffs over 20 minutes. This release revitalized Skeletonwitch's momentum, demonstrating resilience and sonic maturation in the face of personnel changes.^[92]^[93] Early live documentation includes the 2004 self-released Live at the Union Friday the 13th, a raw recording from their February 13 performance at Athens' Union Bar & Grill, capturing eight tracks of chaotic energy that exemplified the band's formative stage and local scene roots, though primarily distributed as a video bootleg among fans. Skeletonwitch also appeared on compilations like Fear Candy 47 / Prog (2007, Terrorizer Magazine) with "Upon Wings of Black," extending their reach through magazine samplers without full-length commitments.

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Oct 12, 2009 · The only difference between the two is that Breathing the Fire has slightly rawer production, giving it a thrashier edge than its more melodic ...Missing: groove | Show results with:groove
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Rough Edge Recorded Music Reviews: Skeletonwitch
Spewing blackened-to-a-crisp speed metal, Skeletonwitch's sophomore album, "Beyond the Permafrost," is a contemporary extreme metal staple. Melodic and ...Missing: acclaim | Show results with:acclaim
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Skeletonwitch - "Breathing The Fire" CD Review
Dec 22, 2009 · A hint of melody allows for a fluid pace, with a few catchy choruses and lead breaks sprinkled throughout the album. The band even gets into a ...Missing: groove | Show results with:groove
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Skeletonwitch - Breathing the Fire - The Ripple Effect
Nov 18, 2009 · Breathing the Fire is that perfect blend of thrash metal mixed with NWOBHM twin guitar harmonies mashed up with the blackest forms of extreme ...Missing: groove | Show results with:groove
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Skeletonwitch : The Apothic Gloom EP - Treble
Sep 2, 2016 · The biggest shift for Skeletonwitch here is in their production. The wall of gain is dialed up to 11, and even though most of the album is ...
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Aug 21, 2016 · The titular opener is a sombre and rather epic affair- good production and many guitars layered over one another. The Skeletonwitch of 2016 is a ...Missing: evolution | Show results with:evolution
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Album Review: Skeletonwitch - Devouring Radiant Light
Jul 20, 2018 · The Midwest act is clearly midstream in their latest sonic transformation from blackened death/thrash to progressive extreme metal. What started ...
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Skeletonwitch - "Devouring Radiant Light" - Everything Is Noise
Jul 21, 2018 · Devouring Radiant Light sees Skeletonwitch shaping their blackened thrash metal into a more atmospheric form without sacrificing any of its bite or impact.Missing: production reception
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Jul 20, 2018 · Clemans has a different vocal style than Garnette, but his wicked rasps quickly find their place in Skeletonwitch's ever-changing formula.
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Skeletonwitch - Devouring Radiant Light (album review 2)
Jul 28, 2018 · Review Summary: Masterfully closes Skeletonwitch's well-loved blackened thrash period while simultaneously opening up new sonic territories ...Missing: tempos | Show results with:tempos
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Review: Skeletonwitch – The Apothic Gloom - SLUG Magazine
Dec 1, 2016 · It is a short, four-song EP, but it remains dense and powerful, as if they had released a packed full-length album.
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Skeletonwitch Guitarists Nate Garnette and Scott Hedrick Talk New ...
Nov 6, 2018 · Skeletonwitch discuss how they battled years of turmoil and re-emerged with their brilliant, expansive new album.<|separator|>
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Skeletonwitch's Evan Linger on the annoying positivity of Barenaked ...
Nov 28, 2013 · The hater: BassistEvan “Loosh” Linger joined epic Ohio thrash band Skeletonwitch in 2008, about five years after the group's inception. The band ...
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Evan Linger from Dreamwheel - Echoes And Dust
Dec 13, 2023 · E&D: You both came up in metal/punk scenes in bands like Skeletonwitch and Restless Ghosts. Was making the music of Dreamwheel a refreshing to ...
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Skeletonwitch Reveal New Vocalist, Announce Summer EP - Loudwire
Feb 10, 2016 · After they parted ways last year with longtime vocalist Chance Garnette, Skeletonwitch have named Adam Clemans of Wolvhammer fame as their new ...
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Veil Of Maya part ways with vocalist Brandon Butler
Sep 26, 2014 · Butler was the band's second vocalist, replacing original singer Adam Clemans in 2007. Clemans would later join Iron Thrones. Read the full ...
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Oct 20, 2010 · Plus it's the first track where Adam Clemans (ex-Veil of Maya) unleashes some very well done clean singing, coming in at the song's epic ending.
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Skeletonwitch's Chance Garnette Sheds Light On His Abrupt ...
Apr 6, 2015 · Last week, Skeletonwitch abruptly announced that their next tour would feature a brand new vocalist. This raised some eyebrows over at Metal Injection.
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Skeletonwitch Vocalist Chance Garnette Reportedly Ousted Due To ...
Apr 2, 2015 · Skeletonwitch Vocalist Chance Garnette Reportedly Ousted Due To Assaulting A Family Member ... Some info has come to light on the apparent ousting ...Missing: departure | Show results with:departure
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Jimi Shestina - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives
Apr 14, 2011 · Skeletonwitch. Bass (2003-2005). 2004, Live, Friday the 13th (Video), Bass (as "Jimi Britches"). 2004, At One with the Shadows, Bass. 2005, Demo ...
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SKELETONWITCH Drummer Is Over It - Metal Injection
Metal masters SKELETONWITCH have tapped drummer Tony Laureano for their upcoming spring dates and to play on their upcoming as-yet-untitled new album, ...
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SKELETONWITCH Parts Ways With Drummer - Blabbermouth
Mar 21, 2011 · Ohio metallers SKELETONWITCH have parted ways with drummer Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau and have temporarily replaced him with Tony Laureano ...Missing: departure | Show results with:departure
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Eric Harris - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives
Jul 19, 2012 · Bass (2010-2012, 2016-2018). 2011, Eight of Swords (Single), Bass. 2012, Spell Eater, Bass. Skeletonwitch. Bass (2005-2008). 2006, Worship the ...
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Hard Rock Revelry - Tucson Weekly
Gypsyhawk came together in 2008, after bassist and vocalist Eric Harris abruptly left the Ohio-based heavy-metal act Skeletonwitch. He ended up in the Los ...
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Skeletonwitch - Facebook
Mar 2, 2018 · At this time, we feel it's necessary to inform everyone that Skeletonwitch has parted ways with Dustin Boltjes. Dustin gave much of his ...
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Review of Skeletonwitch - At One With The Shadows - The Metal Crypt
The production is good, if not great, but much better than many demo-level recordings, and the band sounds tight. The art on the CD is even cool – far superior ...
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Skeletonwitch - Beyond the Permafrost - Encyclopaedia Metallum
Sep 21, 2007 · Skeletonwitch ; Type: Full-length ; Release date: October 2nd, 2007 ; Catalog ID: 10048-2 / 6561910048-2 ; Label: Prosthetic Records ; Format: CD ...
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Beyond The Permafrost | Skeletonwitch - Bandcamp
$$10.00 Free deliveryMetal Patches Vinyl This is a stone cold classic album. Everything from the awesome album artwork to the music is just excellent beyond words.Missing: production critical acclaim
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Skeletonwitch - Breathing the Fire - Encyclopaedia Metallum
Aug 11, 2020 · Skeletonwitch · 1. Submit to the Suffering, 02:16, Show lyrics · 2. Longing for Domination, 02:45, Show lyrics · 3. Where the Light Has Failed, 02: ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Breathing The Fire - Skeletonwitch - Bandcamp
$$10.00 Free deliveryBreathing The Fire by Skeletonwitch, released 13 October 2009 1. Submit To The Suffering 2. Longing For Domination 3. Where the Light has Failed 4.
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Skeletonwitch - Breathing the Fire - The Record Collector
Skeleton witch began recording BREATHING THE FIRE on June 14 with producer Jack Endino. The CD was tracked in Seattle at both Studio Litho and Endino's own ...
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Skeletonwitch Reveal Release Date for 'Forever Abomination' Exclaim!
Jul 20, 2011 · Forever Abomination, which was recorded by metal producer extraordinaire Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed), will hit store shelves on October 11.Missing: tracks production
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Forever Abomination - Skeletonwitch - Bandcamp
Skeletonwitch "Forever Abomination" [Limited Edition] 12" SPLATTER SERIES, image. Skeletonwitch "Forever Abomination" [Limited Edition] 12" ...
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Skeletonwitch - Forever Abomination - Encyclopaedia Metallum
Aug 1, 2011 · Type: Full-length ; Release date: October 7th, 2011 ; Catalog ID: 10103-2 ; Version desc.: Digisleeve ; Label: Prosthetic Records ...
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Skeletonwitch "Serpents Unleashed" CD - Prosthetic Records
In stockRelease Date: October 29, 2013 The 'Witch is back! The long-awaited new ... Skeletonwitch "Serpents Unleashed" CD. $9.98. Decrease quantity. Increase ...Missing: tracks label<|separator|>
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Serpents Unleashed | Skeletonwitch - Bandcamp
Free deliverySerpents Unleashed by Skeletonwitch, released 29 October 2013 1. Serpents Unleashed 2. Beneath Dead Leaves 3. I Am of Death (Hell Has Arrived) 4.Missing: themes | Show results with:themes
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2005 Demo — Skeletonwitch - Last.fm
Listen free to Skeletonwitch – 2005 Demo (Beyond the Permafrost, Fire from the Sky and more). 4 tracks (11:25). Discover more music, concerts, videos, and ...
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The Apothic Gloom | Skeletonwitch - Bandcamp
Free delivery"The Apothic Gloom" EP marks the return of Skeletonwitch with their latest offering of searing, epic heavy metal. Worship the 'Witch!
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Skeletonwitch - The Apothic Gloom - Encyclopaedia Metallum
Jul 18, 2016 · Skeletonwitch discography (misc). < · Well of Despair (2016). Skeletonwitch discography (all). < · Well of Despair (2016), Devouring Radiant ...