We just released an occult-inspired lyric video for our anthemic new single, “Rise Of The Witches” & we think you’re going to dig it.
“Rise Of The Witches” is the 2nd video in advance of the release of No Devil Lived On.
As a genre, underground metal has long been about empowering marginalized people to stand together against hypocrites and bullies. “Rise of the Witches” is a metallic battle cry for modern occultists that emphatically declares to close-minded zealots – You’re done here, never again.
To infuse additional power into this sonic spell, a super coven of twenty-one actual Witches were summoned to lend their voices to the backing vocals on the chorus. When you hear this mystical congregation chanting “We are witches we shall rise, united far and wide” that is the sound of wise folks who are not afraid to fight for freedom.
Guitarist Quinn Lukas discusses the musical creation for the new single.
“The riffs for ‘Rise of the Witches” came effortlessly. The main chorus riff was simply inspired by late-night jamming through a new amp that I was testing out for the first time. I just slid my hand down the neck and that was the first thing I played. I’ve always liked the way that big colorful chords sound when ringing out against interesting rhythmic patterns. I think I get a lot of that from players like Jake E. Lee, Michael Wilton, and Chris DeGarmo.”
The song “Rise of the Witches” is part of an upcoming sci-fi pagan concept album, called No Devil Lived On. The single is currently available on all major streaming services today including Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Amazon, and more.
Catch Icarus Witch debuting the new song live this week for their first hometown show of the year at Helltown Taproom in Mt. Pleasant PA. They also have upcoming shows at Storm Crusher Festival in Püchersreuth, Germany on September 7 and Metalfest at Musigburg in Aarburg, Switzerland, on September 9.