BURNING WITCHES - Hammer King - Gomorra - HEAVY METAL THUNDER at the Kulturzentrum Holästei, Glarus

When BURNING WITCHES take to the stage, the ladies shake the world with the unbridled power of their heavy metal sound! On their sixth studio album Inquisition, which will be released on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records, the Swiss quintet returns with a thunderous brew and shows its darkest side yet. Thematically, the album deals with the medieval persecution of women, religious oppression and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. With 12 new tracks, the album ignites a blazing fire of thunderous riffs, powerful drums and bloodcurdling vocals - but this time with a force of sound that is darker, more epic and more uncompromising than ever before!

Like its predecessor album The Dark Tower (2023), Inquisition boasts a strong production by Damir Eskic (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver (Little Creek Studio, Pro-Pain, Destruction) that showcases the sound of their new era and emphasizes the anthemic songwriting of founding guitarist Romana Kalkuhl.

The haunting opener "Sanguini Hominum" already sets the mood for heavy metal madness with booming drums, Latin choirs and ominous guitar riffs, transporting listeners back to the most brutal times of the Middle Ages. With "Soul Eater", the band dives deep into thrashy realms - brutal riffs, relentless drumming and razor-sharp screams whip through the darkness.

The title track "Inquisition" unleashes a veritable power metal storm with thundering basslines, pulsating twin guitars and the piercing vocals of Laura Guldemond, channeling raw emotions into a gripping groove. "High Priestess Of The Night" convinces with a rocking attitude and a catchy 80s guitar solo that captures the mysterious power of ancient rituals. After the energetic "Burn In Hell", the atmospheric ballad "Release Me" strikes a softer note that gets under your skin. Other tracks such as "Mirror, Mirror" showcase the band's riff-laden and indomitable DNA, while "Malus Maga" with its driving groove and striking vocal lines will be remembered as an epic finale.

With Inquisition, BURNING WITCHES present their most intense album to date - a dark and powerful manifesto between light and shadow. With epic melodies, menacing riffs and your matchless energy, the Swiss witches once again capture the essence of classic heavy metal, which they combine with modern heaviness and prove that this band is stronger than ever before!

Hammer King & Gomorra really heat things up as support acts.

Hammer King from Germany around Titan Fox V (ex- ROSS THE BOSS), Dolph Aidan Macallan (ex- SALTATIO MORTIS) and "Kleveland's most timeless guitarist" Gino Wilde will be completed by Günt von Schratenau (THE NEW BLACK). HAMMER KING spread the messages and legends of their royal namesake with their traditional heavy metal.

Gomorra are here to shake up the heavy metal scene with their power. Fast, groovy riffs, dynamics and lots of energy await you with these 5 guys from the Brugg region.


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