Electric Wizard
Black Magic Rituals & Perversions Vol. 1
| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Doom Metal, Stoner Metal |
| Label | Spinefarm Records U.K. |
| Country | XW |
| Status | Official |
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- Dopethrone (live Walpurgisnacht 2020) (9:29)
- Incense for the Damned (live Walpurgisnacht 2020) (9:11)
- Black Mass (live Walpurgisnacht 2020) (7:02)
- Witchcult Today (live Walpurgisnacht 2020) (10:21)
- Satanic Rites Of Drugula (live Walpurgisnacht 2020) (6:55)
- Scorpio Curse (live Walpurgisnacht 2020) (8:57)
- The Chosen Few (live Walpurgisnacht 2020) (11:10)
- Funeralopolis (live Walpurgisnacht 2020) (11:10)
About the Band
Electric Wizard are an English stoner/doom metal band from Dorset. Formed in 1988 under the name Lord of Putrefaction, the band have recorded nine studio albums, two of which have been considered genre landmarks: Come My Fanatics… (1997) and Dopethrone (2000). Electric Wizard's brand of doom metal incorporates stoner and sludge traits, with lyrics focusing on the occult, witchcraft, H. P.
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Album Review
Electric Wizard's 'Black Magic Rituals & Perversions Vol. 1' is a raw and unfiltered journey through the band's iconic doom and stoner metal sound. The live performances on this album capture the essence of Electric Wizard's dark and heavy atmosphere, with thick, sludgy riffs and haunting vocals that immerse the listener in a trance-like state. Standout tracks like 'Dopethrone' and 'Funeralopolis' showcase the band's ability to create an oppressive and hypnotic sonic landscape. The production quality adds to the overall grittiness of the record, enhancing the raw power of Electric Wizard's performance. This album is a must-listen for fans of the band, as it perfectly encapsulates their signature sound and energy, solidifying their place in the doom metal genre.