Genre(s):
Doom Metal/NWOBHM
Lyrical Theme(s):
Drugs, Sex, Music, Occultism, Death
Origin:
United Kingdom (Stourbridge)
Formed In:
1979
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Phil Cope - guitar (bass on Death Penalty as ``Woolfy Trope``) (1979-1984, 2006-)
Rod ``Corks/Hawk Eye`` Hawks - bass (1982-1984, 2006-)
Dermot ``Derm the Germ`` Redmond - drums (1983-1984, 2006-)
Gary Martin - vocals (2007-) (Permission to Rock)
Former/Past Member(s):
Johnny Fisher - bass (1979-1980)
Steve ``Kid Nimble/Kid Rimple`` Kinsell - drums (1979-1982)
Kevin ``Toss`` McCready - bass (1981-1982)
Graham Ditchfield - drums (1982-1983)
Zeeb Parkes - vocals (1979-1984)
Additional Notes
Witchfinder General were highly influenced by Black Sabbath and rode in on the NWOBHM. They were well known for featuring topless witches on their album covers, one of which was the very popular model, Joanne Latham.
Zac Bajjon never really played bass for Witchfinder General. He rehearsed with WFG for about two weeks. Covered a Black Sabbath tune, but no WFG material or recordings and never even played a live gig. Zac Bajjon worked as manager with Cradle of Filth.
Zac Bajjon never really played bass for Witchfinder General. He rehearsed with WFG for about two weeks. Covered a Black Sabbath tune, but no WFG material or recordings and never even played a live gig. Zac Bajjon worked as manager with Cradle of Filth.
Discography:
Witchfinder General - Burning A Sinner [single] - 1981
Witchfinder General - Soviet Invasion [ep] - 1982
Witchfinder General - Death Penalty [full-length] - 1982
Witchfinder General - Music [single] - 1983
Witchfinder General - Friends Of Hell [full-length] - 1983
Witchfinder General - Live '83 [live album] - 2006
Witchfinder General - Buried Amongst The Ruins [best of/compilation] - 2007
Witchfinder General - Resurrected [full-length] - 2008
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Official sites:
www.witchfindergeneral.net
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Witchfinder General - Burning A Sinner [single] - 1981 by Oskulum
Witchfinder General - Soviet Invasion [ep] - 1982 by Oskulum
Witchfinder General - Death Penalty [full-length] - 1982 by Oskulum
Witchfinder General - Friends Of Hell [full-length] - 1983 by Oskulum
Witchfinder General - Live '83 [live album] - 2006 by Oskulum
Witchfinder General - Buried Amongst The Ruins [best of/compilation] - 2007 by kjemiker