Although there are only 10 dates on Burning Witches’ abbreviated US tour, the buzz created by their latest album on Napalm Records, ‘The Dark Tower,’ is undeniable. Roseville is one of the last shows on the docket and, more than likely, the only chance Sacramentans will be able to see them for the foreseeable future.
For the better part of 8 years, these metal maidens have flown the flag for DIY heavy metal bands by releasing their debut self-titled record in 2017 through crowd-funding efforts on Pledge Music. Even without the help of a reputable label, the band managed to land at #73 on the Swiss charts. Their hard work would soon pay off and land them a coveted record deal with Nuclear Blast where they released 3 full-lengths and two extended plays.
For those lucky enough to catch the band in 2022 on their first US tour with the all-female Iron Maiden tribute, The Iron Maidens, the upcoming show seems like the perfect bookend for 2023.
Musically the band has drawn comparisons to such disparate heritage acts as Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Judas Priest and Accept. Upon further inspection, it seems there are many other heavy metal acts that could be referenced on ‘The Dark Tower’ such as Warlock and W.A.S.P. (the band even included “I Wanna Be Somebody on its latest). Standout tracks from the 2023 release include “Arrow Of Time,” “Heart Of Ice,” and the furiously-paced “Unleash The Beast.”
Since forming in 2015, they’ve amassed quite the following both at home and abroad. Today the band is anchored by original members Romana Kalkuhl (guitars), Jeanine Grob (bass), Lala Frischknecht (drums), and rounded out by mainstays Laura Goldemond (lead vocals) and Larissa Ernst (guitars).
Burning Witches play this coming Sunday, December 17th. Also on this heavily stacked all-ages bill are locals Cemetery Legacy and Black. Doors open at 7pm and the show kicks off promptly at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at goldfieldtradingpost.com for $22.50 advance or take your chances at the door. Goldfield Trading Post is located at 238 Vernon Street in Roseville.
Burning Witches also play Saturday, December 16th at Virginia Street Brewhouse in Reno, Nevada with support from Judas Thieves (Judas Priest tribute). 21 and over only. Tickets at renobrewhouse.com
(Capital Chaos TV)