Witchfinder General (band)

Witchfinder General (band) Witchfinder General was an English heavy metal band from Stourbridge. They were part of the new wave of British heavy metal scene and have been cited as a major influence on the doom metal genre. They were named after the 1968 British horror film Witchfinder General. Song lyrics Death Penalty (album) Death Penalty (1982) Turn to drugs to free my mind Just to see what I would find Tabs are great, now ask the drummer Smack my friend is just a bummer “Free Country,” as quoted by Tom Campagna of Loudwire Quotes about Witchfinder General As bands like Motörhead, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden sharpened metal’s edge, ramped up the speed or took it to epic new places, Witchfinder General maintained a Sabbathy groove in the new age, thanks to guitarist Phil Cope. Nick Ruskell of Kerrang! Doom is not often a genre associated with youthful exuberance but when a band like Witchfinder General are playing it, it sure seems like a blast. Tom Campagna of Loudwire External links Category:English bands Category:Heavy metal bands