Witchingseason
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| File:Witchingseason Reynolds 2018.jpg Tom Reynolds, Gary Summers and Wayne Summers from Witchingseason, 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Grays, Essex, UK |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Website | witchingseason |
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Witchingseason[1] are an English 4-piece alt-rock band, known for their dark noise, with songs like "The Healer" and "Codeine".[2]
Their first EP, Celosia, was airplayed on BBC Radio 1's Daniel P Carter's Rock Show,[3] DAB station Planet Rock,[4] and their debut music video on UK 'Scuzz TV'.
Since their formation, Witchingseason have released 5 singles, an eponymous EP and Celosia (along with a music video for their hit single "The Healer"), and more recently their debut studio album, Melancholy Disco.
In 2017, Metal Talk described the band as having a "...macabre and ethereal low-fi sludgy sound..." and their album Celosia as "...a wealth of rocking talent, gasoline drenched guitars and doom sensibilities which are all beautifully demonstrated in the track Celosia and the hypnotic blues rock of Codeine. Heavy and impressive guitar riffs are teamed with fierce drum beats and all stitched together with Tom Reynolds' coarse and captivating vocals."[5]
Their debut album, Melancholy Disco, was preceded by singles "Melancholy Disco" and "Afraid of the Dark", released in November 2018.
History
Formation and first EP (2014–2016)
Witchingseason was formed in Essex in 2014 by guitarist and vocalist Tom Reynolds and bassist James Williams, who then recruited drummer Wayne Summers to form the trio. They cite their influences from Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Queens of the Stone Age and Masters of Reality.
Following the departure of James Williams in 2015, Jack Turner (formerly of Leogun) joined the band, lending his signature 'weaving bass' into the mix. In 2017, blues bassist Gary Summers joined the group, replacing Jack Turner, and in 2018 Brendan Stone Leak added a second guitar and keyboards.
Celosia (2016–2017)
With their first, self-released full EP; Celosia, Witchingseason received critical praise.[2][5][6] This led to national press coverage and airplay of the album's single; The 'Healer'.
Melancholy Disco (2018)
Witchingseason's first, self-released full studio album; Melancholy Disco, featured previously released singles "Melancholy Disco" and "Afraid of the Dark" (with a MV).
Phantom Transmission (2018)
Recording Melancholy Disco at Tom Donovan (of Monster Florence) Studio, the band recorded additional live studio video recordings to accompany the album.
Live (2014–2018)
The band began touring small to medium venues in 2015. This led to Witchingseason playing venues such as the 100 Club in London and supporting acts like StoneWire on their tour. Witchingseason have played a number of events for Camden Rocks Presents, including the 2017 festival (Headlined by Maximo Park and Public Image Limited) and the run up to the 2018 festival.
Releases
Spiders – 2014 (self-release). Released as a single ahead of Witchingseason's self-titled debut EP.
Codeine – 2014 (self-release). Released as a single ahead of Witchingseason's self-titled debut EP.
Witchingseason – 2015 (self-release). They self-released a five-track CD
The Healer – 2017 (self-release). Released as a single ahead of Witchingseason's EP; Celosia.
Celosia – 2017. Their debut EP was released in July 2017, featuring previously self-released singles.
Melancholy Disco (single) – 2018 (self-release). Released as a single ahead of Witchingseason's debut studio album; 'Melancholy Disco'.
Afraid of the Dark – 2018 (self-release). Released as a single ahead of Witchingseason's debut studio album; 'Melancholy Disco'.
Melancholy Disco – 2018 (album). Their debut album was released in November 2018.
Music Videos
- "The Healer" (2017)
- "Afraid of the Dark" (2018)
- "Takes One To Know One" (Phantom Sessions, live recorded at Tom Donovan Studio) (2018)
- "Kaleidoscope" (Phantom Sessions, live recorded at Tom Donovan Studio) (2018)
Band members
- Tom Reynolds – lead vocals, lead guitar (2014–present)
- Jack Turner – bass guitar, backing vocals (2015–2016)
- Wayne Summers – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2016–present)
- Gary Summers – bass guitar, backing vocals (2016–present)
- Brendan Stone Leak – guitars, backing vocals, keyboards (2017–present)
References
- ↑ "Witchingseason – Home". witchingseason.co.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Introducing... Witchingseason". 30 September 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ↑ "Avenged Sevenfold in session, Rock Show with Daniel P Carter – BBC Radio 1". BBC. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ↑ "Playlist Search". Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Goldby, Steve. "EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE: WITCHING SEASON UNLEASH 'THE HEALER'". metaltalk.net. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ↑ "Witchingseason to release new single 'The Healer' on April 27th 2015 – Grande Rock ezine". grande-rock.com. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
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