WYTCH HAZEL: Wytch Hazel V: Lamentations

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WYTCH HAZEL To Release V: Lamentations Album In July; “Woven” Single Streaming​

"... Acclaimed British hard rock band, Wytch Hazel, will release its new album, Wytch Hazel V: Lamentations, on July 4 via Bad Omen Records.

Recorded with longtime producer Ed Turner (The Ettes, Heavy Trash, Purson), Lamentations delivers uplifting, powerful hard rock rife with a Maidenesque jubilance that builds on the momentum of the band’s lush catalog, including the LPs Prelude, II: Sojourn, III: Pentecost and 2023’s IV: Sacrament.

Pre-order/pre-save Wytch Hazel V: Lamentations here.

Led by vocalist/guitarist Colin Hendra, Wytch Hazel is a singular source of hard rock/heavy metal dominion. The quartet have continually underscored and bolstered a signature sound rooted in heroic days of yore, finessed to an elegant apex. The fifth Wytch Hazel album is overflowing with indelible earworms the likes of which must be heard to be believed. And believe, you shall.

Hendra emphasizes:

I believe things have meanings and significance, Music isn’t just a self-indulgent, entertainment thing, for me it’s a huge part of my life, very special, very magical and very meaningful. I want Wytch Hazel to be a force for good, a healing power.

The first track released from Lamentations is the galloping “Woven”, a shining example of Wytch Hazel’s avant-garde songcraft. “Woven” radiates a wholesome rustic charm tempered with pensive melancholy, its scrupulous simplicity belying its ability to continue blossoming with every spin. Stream “Woven” here, and watch a visualizer for the single below.

Hendra of this crafty singalong:

On “Woven”, in particular, you can hear us locking in and playing off each other in the room. I really wanted to write a heavy rock song about sensitivity and gentleness which you don’t hear too much of really. There’s this section where it goes quiet after the lyrics “be sensitive” then a big guitar solo comes in where I try my best to shred and let it all loose. This heavenly lead, initially improvised, then had to be slowed down and meticulously relearnt.

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V: Lamentations tracklisting:

“I Lament”
“Run the Race”
“The Citadel”
“Elements”
“The Demon Within”
“Racing Forwards”
“Elixir”
“Woven”
“Heavy Load”
“Healing Power”

 

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WYTCH HAZEL Drops 70’s Inspired New Single “Elements”​

"... Vocalist/guitarist Colin Hendra:

Elements is a nod to both 70’s FM radio rock and bands who experimented with interesting and progressive ideas such as BÖC and Kansas. Lyrically, I really enjoyed playing around with the concept of weather and how powerful and beyond the control of man it is. It felt like a challenge at the time, and a little out of my comfort zone, but I’m extremely happy with the song as a whole. It feels cohesive now the time has been spent on it.

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WYTCH HAZEL Release “The Citadel” Music Video; V: Lamentations Album Out Now​

"... In celebration of the new LP’s release, Wytch Hazel drops a video for the Sabbathian new track, “The Citadel”, created by Wild Stag Studio and edited by Ben Liepelt. Flirting with the downcast profundity of Black Sabbath, the yearning mandolin melodies, imploringly epic hooks, plaintive harmonies, and solemn medieval atmosphere of “The Citadel” make it one of Wytch Hazel’s most affecting tunes.

Vocalist/guitarist Colin Hendra offers:

’The Citadel’ is a song about feeling left out, feeling not good enough which is in stark contrast to the words on our other new song, ‘Woven’, which say “you are enough”, We’re all multifaceted as humans and I think it’s normal for this to be reflected in the art we produce. Each song takes on its own character, often guided by the direction of the lyrics. It’s also always fun to have a slower song that still feels heavy and a bit ‘Heaven and Hell’!

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