Swiss all-female heavy metal band Burning Witches has issued the following news regarding their founder and rhythm guitarist Romana Kalkuhl:
“We are super thrilled to announce you that our Queen of Riffs, the keeper of the coven and the heart of the Band, Romana is expecting a Baby this Autumn. Let us congratulate her for her success in stepping into the world of motherhood.
Romana will still be playing for our 10th Year Anniversary Shows at Estrich Winistorf and Met-Bar Lenzburg (on April 25th and 26th). She will be BACK as soon as she can and will always be READY TO FIGHT!!! So, no worries Folks!
In the meantime, we are excited to welcome our longtime friend and amazing guitarist, Simone Van Straten, who will temporarily step in to cover Romana’s duties. Simone will join us for all upcoming shows and tours until Romana is ready to return.”
Romana, pictured below, has commented:
“It’s not easy to leave the girls alone for a while, but we live only once, and it’s time for me to start my own family!
I formed Burning Witches, it’s my absolute dream and I will definitely be back on stage after my maternity leave.
The girls will continue to rock! I will still be working behind them, but not on stage. Thanks to Simone for helping out till I am back.
See you soon and stay Metal!”
Swiss heavy metal force Burning Witches’ reign of excellence cannot be stopped. Hot off their recent 2024 maxi-single, “The Spell Of The Skull”, 2023 album The Dark Tower (debuting at #7 on the US Current Hard Music Albums chart), breakout North American tour supporting the mighty KK’s Priest, and western US 2024 headline dates, the band is thrilled to announce they’re returning to American shores this summer, for a series of intimate performances along the eastern corridor.
The USA Tour 2025 kicks off August 30 in Pompano Beach, FL, hitting Atlanta, GA, Columbus OH, and Pittsburgh, PA, among a slew of other cities before the triumphant conclusion in Sanford, FL on September, 20.
Burning Witches says: “We are super happy to announce our next US run! It’s amazing to have this huge support from our American fans, and we are so excited to be rocking with you again. Keep your eyes peeled for some big surprises to be announced around the tour!”
Various markets are currently on sale, with more to follow soon – visit BurningWitches.ch for more information. See below for a complete list of dates.
Tour dates:
August
30 – Pompano Beach, FL – Piper’s Pub
31 – Clearwater, FL – OCC Road House
September
2 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Purgatory)
4 – Covington, KY – Madison Live
5 – Westland, MI – Token Lounge
6 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
7 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
9 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage and Grill
10 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
11 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery
12 – Teaneck, NJ – The Debonair Music Hall
13 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault Performing Arts
14 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s
17 – Annapolis, MD – Ram’s Head On Stage
18 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
20 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Co
Watch the band’s video for “The Spell Of The Skull” below. Order the latest Burning Witches album, The Dark Tower, here.
In other news, Nuclear Blast has announced colored vinyl reissues of two Burning Witches albums. Hexenhammer and Dance With The Devil will release on May 16th. Pre-order at the Nuclear Blast webshop.
Hexenhammer will be available on transparent blue vinyl. Originally released in 2018, the band’s second album is the last album featuring singer Seraina Telli. Singles include “Executed” and the title track.
Dance With The Devil will be issued on transparent green vinyl. The 2020 album is the first with singer Laura Guldemond and features the title track and “Six Feet Underground” as singles.
Hexenhammer lineup:
Seraina Telli – vocals
Romana Kalkuhl – guitars
Sonia Nusselder – guitars
Jeanine Grob- bass
Lala Frischknect – drums
Dance With The Devil lineup:
Laura Guldemond – vocals
Romana Kalkuhl – guitars
Sonia Nusselder – guitars
Jeanine Grob – bass
Lala Frischknect – drums
(Photos courtesy of the official Burning Witches Facebook page)
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“We are super thrilled to announce you that our Queen of Riffs, the keeper of the coven and the heart of the Band, Romana is expecting a Baby this Autumn. Let us congratulate her for her success in stepping into the world of motherhood.
Romana will still be playing for our 10th Year Anniversary Shows at Estrich Winistorf and Met-Bar Lenzburg (on April 25th and 26th). She will be BACK as soon as she can and will always be READY TO FIGHT!!! So, no worries Folks!
In the meantime, we are excited to welcome our longtime friend and amazing guitarist, Simone Van Straten, who will temporarily step in to cover Romana’s duties. Simone will join us for all upcoming shows and tours until Romana is ready to return.”
Romana, pictured below, has commented:
“It’s not easy to leave the girls alone for a while, but we live only once, and it’s time for me to start my own family!
I formed Burning Witches, it’s my absolute dream and I will definitely be back on stage after my maternity leave.
The girls will continue to rock! I will still be working behind them, but not on stage. Thanks to Simone for helping out till I am back.
See you soon and stay Metal!”
Swiss heavy metal force Burning Witches’ reign of excellence cannot be stopped. Hot off their recent 2024 maxi-single, “The Spell Of The Skull”, 2023 album The Dark Tower (debuting at #7 on the US Current Hard Music Albums chart), breakout North American tour supporting the mighty KK’s Priest, and western US 2024 headline dates, the band is thrilled to announce they’re returning to American shores this summer, for a series of intimate performances along the eastern corridor.
The USA Tour 2025 kicks off August 30 in Pompano Beach, FL, hitting Atlanta, GA, Columbus OH, and Pittsburgh, PA, among a slew of other cities before the triumphant conclusion in Sanford, FL on September, 20.
Burning Witches says: “We are super happy to announce our next US run! It’s amazing to have this huge support from our American fans, and we are so excited to be rocking with you again. Keep your eyes peeled for some big surprises to be announced around the tour!”
Various markets are currently on sale, with more to follow soon – visit BurningWitches.ch for more information. See below for a complete list of dates.
Tour dates:
August
30 – Pompano Beach, FL – Piper’s Pub
31 – Clearwater, FL – OCC Road House
September
2 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Purgatory)
4 – Covington, KY – Madison Live
5 – Westland, MI – Token Lounge
6 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
7 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
9 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage and Grill
10 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
11 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery
12 – Teaneck, NJ – The Debonair Music Hall
13 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault Performing Arts
14 – Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s
17 – Annapolis, MD – Ram’s Head On Stage
18 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
20 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Co
Watch the band’s video for “The Spell Of The Skull” below. Order the latest Burning Witches album, The Dark Tower, here.
In other news, Nuclear Blast has announced colored vinyl reissues of two Burning Witches albums. Hexenhammer and Dance With The Devil will release on May 16th. Pre-order at the Nuclear Blast webshop.
Hexenhammer will be available on transparent blue vinyl. Originally released in 2018, the band’s second album is the last album featuring singer Seraina Telli. Singles include “Executed” and the title track.
Dance With The Devil will be issued on transparent green vinyl. The 2020 album is the first with singer Laura Guldemond and features the title track and “Six Feet Underground” as singles.
Hexenhammer lineup:
Seraina Telli – vocals
Romana Kalkuhl – guitars
Sonia Nusselder – guitars
Jeanine Grob- bass
Lala Frischknect – drums
Dance With The Devil lineup:
Laura Guldemond – vocals
Romana Kalkuhl – guitars
Sonia Nusselder – guitars
Jeanine Grob – bass
Lala Frischknect – drums
(Photos courtesy of the official Burning Witches Facebook page)
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