Hexenfluch (Germany): “Aradia”

​From Bavaria, Germany, Hexenfluch have recently released their first album Aradia, which is also their first release ever. Many of you might therefore be unfamiliar with this German quartet, and I am therefore twice as much happy to introduce you to this amazing band about which I am sure we will hear more . The moniker Hexenfluch translates in English for “witch curse” and in fact, as you can guess from the scary cover, the themes of the album revolve around witches and witchcraft. The sound is raw but essential and evil, perfect for the atmosphere and themes of the album. The macabre and abrasive riffs will keep you glued to your stereo like a spell. It may not be the most original album, but for the efficacy and the eeriness of their raw sound Aradia is to me one of the top albums of the year.
 
Notes:
Aradia was released on April 12, 2020 via Narbentage Produktionen as cassette, May 27, 2020 via Astral Nightmare Productions as CD, and on August 1, 2020 via Dominance of Darkness Records as vinyl.  
 
Personnel:
Fafnir: Bass
Pestmeister Tairach: Guitars
Krámpn: Vocals
Athanassius: Drums
 
Text by Herjann
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