Witchingseason
Witchingseason are an English rock band, widely known for their dark, hypnotic noise, with songs like Spiders, the Healer, and Codeine.
Their latest album; Celosia, has attracted critical success, with airplay on BBC Radio 1's Daniel P Carters Rock Show, DAB station Planet Rock and their debut music video on UK 'Scuzz TV'.
Since its formation, Witchingseason have released 3 singles, an eponymous EP and their debut studio album; Celosia, as well as a music video for their single; 'The Healer'.
Witchingseason broke into the mainstream with their debut album, Celosia in 2017, with Metal Talk describing 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."
To date, the bands first album has sold thousands worldwide. Grande Rock said of Witchingseason "It’s not hard to see how this sound can make an impact, its immediacy speaks for itself and is the reason why not too long ago the band were able to play a huge live show at the prestigious 100 Club in London."
They are currently working on their second studio album, due for release in 2018.
History
Formation and debut album (2014–2016)
Witchingseason was formed in Essex in 2014 by guitarist/vocalist Tom Reynolds and bassist James R Willians, who then recruited drummer Wayne Summers to form the hard rock trio. They cite their influences as artists such as Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Queens of the Stone Age and Masters of Reality, forging their own grungy, gritty, psychedelia-tinged alt.rock sound.
Following the departure of James L Willians 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.
A trio known for their hard work and intimidating live performances, the first few singles and self-titled EP garnered some positive reviews, but it wasn't until their singles 'Spiders' and 'Codeine' and then debut studio album 'Celosia' that Witchingseason attracted critical interest.
Celosia (2016–2017)
With their first, self-released studio album; Celosia, Witchingseason received much critical praise and a renewed interest in the band. This led to some national press coverage and radio / TV play of the albums single; The 'Healer'.
Live (2014–2017)
The band began touring small to medium venues in 2015 and soon received notable attention from the press and media due to their energetic and intimidating live performances and soon began to gain a quickly growing fan base.
This led to Witchingseason playing prestigious venues such as the 100 Club in London and supporting acts like StoneWire on their tour.
With a love for playing live, Witchingseason are currently playing live across London, ahead of the release of their second studio album.
Releases
Spiders - 2014 (Self-release)
Released as a single ahead of Witchingseasons self-titled debut EP.
Codeine - 2014 (Self-release)
Released as a single ahead of Witchingseasons self-titled debut EP.
Witchingseason - 2015 (Self-release)
Once the band became busy with frequent gigs in the UK, they self-released a 5 track CD, showcasing studio versions of the top fan favourites songs from their live performances
The Healer - 2017 (Self-release)
Released as a single ahead of Witchingseasons debut studio album; 'Celosia'.
Celosia - 2017 (2017)
Their debut album was released on in July 2017, and the band is now working on their second studio album, due for release sometime in late 2017.
Music Videos
- "The Healer" (2017)
Band members
- Tom Reynolds – lead vocals, lead guitar (2014–present)
- Jack Turner – bass guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)
- Wayne Summers – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2016–present)