The official video for “Hexenhammer”, the title track of the sophomore new single by Swiss all-girl heavy metal outfit BURNING WITCHES, can be seen below. The record will be released on November 9 via Nuclear Blast Records and was produced at the Little Creek Studio in Switzerland by the same team as its predecessor: V.O. Pulver (PRO-PAIN, DESTRUCTION, NERVOSA, PÄNZER) and DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier, who helped and advised as a close friend of the band.
BURNING WITCHES commented: “The filming of the ‘Hexenhammer’ video was an exciting new experience for the band. Our second video dives into the story of Malleus Maleficarum, written by the discredited Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer to legitimize his cruel deeds against woman in the 15th century. The title track stands for the album — it is melodic and heavy and reflects the sound of the band in a perfect way!”
“We hope you will enjoy the video, which opens up a new authentic chapter for the band! We wanna thank the Witchcraft museum in Gränichen/Switzerland and its founder and director Miss Wicca Meier-Spring and her team for the support on this large project. Also we wanna thank the Opera House of Zurich for the costumes and the props. Ancient recordings and editing by Michael Buzek. Cheers to the whole team for making this amazing venture possible!”
The cover artwork for “Hexenhammer” was created by acclaimed artist Gyula Havancsákfrom Hungary, who has also created artwork for DESTRUCTION, ANNIHILATOR, GRAVE DIGGER, STRATOVARIUS, TANKARD and many more.
“Hexenhammer” Album Artwork
Gyula says: “It is not too easy to make a ‘metal’ cover when the main character and focus is an attractive woman. It is much easier to create gory images with monsters or devils for me. But I remembered that my first original cassette was the WARLOCK ‘Triumph And Agony’ album, so I felt very motivated to incorporate both of those aspects: some black magic and some beautiful ladies. I got some instructions and a sketch from the band — so I painted the witch and the altar first as a main focus and everybody loved the character and the feeling of the image. When I added the ghost images of the girls, it all aligned into a dark magic artwork with beautiful ladies.”
“Hexenhammer” track listing:
1. The Witch Circle
2. Executed
3. Lords Of War
4. Open Your Mind
5. Don’t Cry My Tears
6. Maiden Of Steel
7. Dungeon Of Infamy
8. Dead Ender
9. Hexenhammer
10. Possession
11. Maneater
12. Holy Diver
Bonus tracks:
13. Self Sacrifice
14. Don’t Cry My Tears (acoustic)
