Old school metal act Witch Cross return
Mastered by Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica, Morbid Angel, Blind Guardian) and mixed by Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Anvil), Witch Cross’ Axe to Grind is the band’s first full-length of all-new material since 1984’s heavy metal classic Fit for Fight, reissued to widespread acclaim last year by Hells Headbangers. Picking up where they left off in the glorious ’80s, Witch Cross nevertheless inject their trademark power & glory with a newfound urgency and grit that never betrays their roots in the ancient ways of heavy metal mayhem. Neither “old school” nor “new school,” Witch Cross prove that the masters are back – and school’s in session! Tracklisting and cover for Axe to Grind are as follows:
Tracklisting for Witch Cross’ Axe to Grind
1. March of the Vikings
2. Demon in the Mirror
3. Ride With the Wind
4. Metal Nation
5. Awakening-Pandoras Box
6. Axe to Grind
7. Bird of Prey
8. Lost Without Warning
9. Parl of the Machine
10. Chelsea 100
11. Beyond the Veil
Says guitarist Mike Kock, “Witch Cross are thrilled to be working with Hells Headbangers on the new album Axe to Grind. We were blown away with the work that Hells Headbangers did with the re-release of Fit for Fight and the boxsets etc. We couldn’t ask for a better and more supportive label!”
In preparation for this monumental comeback album, Witch Cross have unleashed a flurry of teasers for Axe to Grind. The first video from the album, “Demon in the Mirror,” can be viewed in its entirety here: http://youtu.be/66eycbDlm-Y. Additionally, a teaser link for the album can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_MX6z7wtI.
In other Witch Cross news, the band will be co-headlining the SunValley Metalfest in Italy with Rotting Christ on June 28-30. Following that, Witch Cross will play their hometown of Hilleroed, Denmark on May 31 and also a Swedish festival at the start of June, to be announced soon. Thereafter, Witch Cross will be playing shows all across Europe this summer in promotion of Axe to Grind. For more info, consult the official Witch Cross website at www.witchcross.dk.
