Heaven and Hell Records will be releasing "A Grim Apparition" the debut CD by the Austin, Texas based traditional heavy metal band Witches Mark on October 27th, 2009.
The "A Grim Apparition" CD was over three years in the making and will also contain bonus material such as early demo recordings, a cover of "Solitude" by Swedish doom legends Candlemass and the band's rendition of "Something Wrong" that originally appeared on the German released Unbroken Metal: Tribute To Angel Witch.
Witches Mark is now taking pre-orders via PayPal at the following web link:
http://witchesmarkestore.bigcartel.com/
The "A Grim Apparition" EP will immediately garner your attention with it's visually stunning artwork by renowned artist Thomas John Barber. Upon closer examination you'll find the disc to contain soaring vocals courtesy of Michael Lance (Ancient Cross, ex-Reverend) virtuosic leadwork and melodic thrashing from the guitar tandem of Robert Williams (ex-Of The Fallen) and Robb Bockman (Panzergod) the in the pocket, no nonsense basslines of Andy Gonzalez (Hammerwhore) and the thunderous, pounding battery of skinsman Yevgeniy Dankovjucovic. This strong branding of classic metal is timeless both in it's delivery and relevance.
Formed in late 2005; Witches Mark feature within their ranks current and former members of cult metal favorites Reverend, Hammerwhore, Of the Fallen and Panzergod. Witches Mark have opened for a diverse range of national acts that currently include: Dokken, In Flames, Living Colour, Machine Head, Mortician, Nevermore, Skinlab, and Tesla in addition to performing in front of larger audiences at the Milwaukee Metalfest, Texas Powerfest, SXSW and most recently making their international debut in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico playing to an estimated 600 plus headbangers...
"Salem's Fire" the lead off track on "A Grim Apparition" has started to gain airplay in select U.S. markets and college radio stations and is featured in heavy rotation on several FM Classic Rock/Hard Rock format radio stations in the band's hometown of Austin, Texas.
Witches Mark at the moment are routing their initial North American tour in support of the "A Grim Apparition" EP and should be hitting your neck of the woods in the early months of 2010.
Witches Mark is:
Michael Lance - Vocals (ex Reverend, Ancient Cross)
Robert Williams - Guitars (ex Of the Fallen)
Robb Bockman - Guitars (Panzergod)
Andy Gonzalez - Bass (Hammerwhore, ex Abythos)
Sandra Torres - Keys, Snyth
Yevgeniy Dankovjucovic - Drums
For more information visit www.myspace.com/witchesmark
The "A Grim Apparition" CD was over three years in the making and will also contain bonus material such as early demo recordings, a cover of "Solitude" by Swedish doom legends Candlemass and the band's rendition of "Something Wrong" that originally appeared on the German released Unbroken Metal: Tribute To Angel Witch.
Witches Mark is now taking pre-orders via PayPal at the following web link:
http://witchesmarkestore.bigcartel.com/
The "A Grim Apparition" EP will immediately garner your attention with it's visually stunning artwork by renowned artist Thomas John Barber. Upon closer examination you'll find the disc to contain soaring vocals courtesy of Michael Lance (Ancient Cross, ex-Reverend) virtuosic leadwork and melodic thrashing from the guitar tandem of Robert Williams (ex-Of The Fallen) and Robb Bockman (Panzergod) the in the pocket, no nonsense basslines of Andy Gonzalez (Hammerwhore) and the thunderous, pounding battery of skinsman Yevgeniy Dankovjucovic. This strong branding of classic metal is timeless both in it's delivery and relevance.
Formed in late 2005; Witches Mark feature within their ranks current and former members of cult metal favorites Reverend, Hammerwhore, Of the Fallen and Panzergod. Witches Mark have opened for a diverse range of national acts that currently include: Dokken, In Flames, Living Colour, Machine Head, Mortician, Nevermore, Skinlab, and Tesla in addition to performing in front of larger audiences at the Milwaukee Metalfest, Texas Powerfest, SXSW and most recently making their international debut in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico playing to an estimated 600 plus headbangers...
"Salem's Fire" the lead off track on "A Grim Apparition" has started to gain airplay in select U.S. markets and college radio stations and is featured in heavy rotation on several FM Classic Rock/Hard Rock format radio stations in the band's hometown of Austin, Texas.
Witches Mark at the moment are routing their initial North American tour in support of the "A Grim Apparition" EP and should be hitting your neck of the woods in the early months of 2010.
Witches Mark is:
Michael Lance - Vocals (ex Reverend, Ancient Cross)
Robert Williams - Guitars (ex Of the Fallen)
Robb Bockman - Guitars (Panzergod)
Andy Gonzalez - Bass (Hammerwhore, ex Abythos)
Sandra Torres - Keys, Snyth
Yevgeniy Dankovjucovic - Drums
For more information visit www.myspace.com/witchesmark
