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Witch Ripper | |
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| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S.A |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Label | Magnetic Eye Records |
| Website | witchripper |
Witch Ripper is an American sludge metal and progressive metal band from Seattle, Washington. The band is known for combining elements of sludge metal, doom metal, progressive rock, and hardcore punk. The group's music has drawn comparisons to bands such as Mastodon and Baroness.[1]
History
Witch Ripper formed in Seattle, Washington, and first gained attention in the Pacific Northwest metal scene through the release of its self-titled debut EP. In 2015, the band was selected as the top unsigned metal band from Washington State in a nationwide feature by Toilet Ov Hell.[2]
The band's debut full-length album, Homestead, was released in 2018. The album received coverage from Decibel Magazine, which described the band as one of Seattle's "best-kept secrets".[3]
Witch Ripper continued to develop a more progressive sound on subsequent releases, including The Flight After the Fall (2023) and Through the Hourglass (2026).[4]
In 2024, the band performed with Dethklok during a Seattle-area tour stop.[5]
Musical Style
Witch Ripper's music incorporates sludge metal, doom metal, progressive metal, and post-metal influences. Critics have compared the band's sound to Mastodon, Baroness, and Coheed and Cambria.[6][7]
Discography
Studio Albums
- Homestead (2018)
- The Flight After the Fall (2023)
- Through the Hourglass (2026)
EPs
- Witch Ripper (2012)
External Links
References
- ^ Schafer, Joseph (2018-09-13). "Full Album Stream: Witch Ripper - 'Homestead'". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ^ "The Best Band In Washington is Witch Ripper". The Toilet Ov Hell. 2015-08-04. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ^ Schafer, Joseph (2018-09-13). "Full Album Stream: Witch Ripper - 'Homestead'". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ^ TheEliteExtremophile (2026-04-27). "Album Review: Witch Ripper – Through the Hourglass". The Elite Extremophile. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ^ "Dethklok - Seattle Theatre Group". https://www.stgpresents.org/. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Schafer, Joseph (2018-09-13). "Full Album Stream: Witch Ripper - 'Homestead'". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ^ TheEliteExtremophile (2026-04-27). "Album Review: Witch Ripper – Through the Hourglass". The Elite Extremophile. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
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