Occult Witches – Sorrow’s Pyre
he enchanting hard rock band OCCULT WITCHES will release its 4th full-length album, Sorrow’s Pyre, on July 12th, 2024 via Black Throne Productions. By combining elements of 70s hard rock with blues and baroque classical music, OCCULT WITCHES creates moody, mystical atmospheres that recall their love for bands such as DEEP PURPLE, LED ZEPPELIN, and BLACK SABBATH. Sorrow’s Pyre offers a collection of imaginative narratives about witches, magic, corruption, and the nature of faith. The songs tell their stories through the eyes of many different characters as they each navigate their own internal and external conflicts. The overarching theme of the album ties these stories together with a focus on the dangers of making evil choices, as nearly every song presents its main character with a choice between good and evil in different settings. These themes take on a new life with the band’s unique combination of musical influences, which sound both nostalgic and forward-thinking in the same way that their influences did.
The band comments, “Overall, the album talks a lot about Satan and making bad choices, where that takes you. Also witches and not having a pure soul. We just want to say a huge thank you to Olivier Béliveau ‘Rolie Olie’ for working on this with us, he’s a gem and to Black Throne Productions for supporting us.“
About OCCULT WITCHES:
OCCULT WITCHES has quickly risen through the ranks, defining a unique space within the rock genre with their captivating blend of music and storytelling. Their songs, rich in narrative and emotion, draw on elements of darkness, witchcraft, and existential struggle, resonating with a wide range of listeners.
The band’s journey from Rimouski, QC, to Hamilton, ON, on their first tour last summer has only solidified their presence in the music scene. With plans for mini-tours this summer, OCCULT WITCHES is poised to reach new heights and captivate more audiences with their powerful performances and profound lyrical themes.
OCCULT WITCHES invites listeners to embark on this dark yet enlightening journey through their music. Stay tuned for more from OCCULT WITCHES as they continue to explore the depths of the human condition and the eternal dance between light and darkness.
OCCULT WITCHES is:
Vocals: Vanessa San Martin
Bass: Danick Cournoyer
Guitar: Alec Marceau
Drums: Eliot Sirois
Album Credits:
Producer: Olivier Beliveau
Recording Studio: Rolie Olie Studio
Engineer: Olivier Beliveau
Mastering: Oliver Beliveau
Mixing: Olivier Beliveau
