Swiss heavy metal powerhouse Burning Witches have unveiled their sixth studio album, Inquisition, set for release on August 22, 2025, via Napalm Records. Following 2023’s The Dark Tower, the album dives into medieval persecution, religious oppression, and resistance, delivering 12 tracks of thunderous power/heavy metal. The title track, Inquisition, premiered with a music video on June 11, 2025, showcasing high-energy riffs, pounding drums, and Laura Guldemond’s gripping vocals. The band celebrates their 10th anniversary with this release, blending classic influences like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Slayer with a darker, anthemic edge.
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Inquisition marks Burning Witches’ most ferocious album, produced by Damir Eskic (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver (Little Creek Studio), with songwriting led by guitarist Romana Kalkuhl. The album cover, painted by Gyula Havancsák, and the Inquisition video, directed by Dream Film Factory, enhance its medieval aesthetic. Tracks range from the Latin-charged opener Sanguini Hominum to the thrash-driven Soul Eater, the melodic ballad Release Me, and the epic closer Malus Maga. The band describes Inquisition as a tribute to heavy metal’s roots, infused with occult depth and raw power.
Track Listing:
- Sanguini Hominum
- Soul Eater
- Shame
- The Spell Of The Skull
- Inquisition
- High Priestess Of The Night
- Burn In Hell
- Release Me
- In For The Kill
- In The Eye Of The Storm
- Mirror, Mirror
- Malus Maga
Available Formats:
- 1 CD Digipak
- 1 LP Black
- 1 LP Translucent Orange (GSA, CH)
- 1 LP Translucent Orange Black Splatter
- 1 LP Cross Red Black
- 2 LP Die Hard Gold Black Marbled (with bonus track)
- Digital
Romana Kalkuhl states: “As we celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary in 2025, I am very happy as well to announce our sixth album with pride and satisfaction. The album Inquisition is for those of you who are into legends like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer. Full of power, melodies, double bass drums, heavy riffs and speedy guitar solos, Inquisition is not only our style and lifestyle, it’s our life!” The band adds about the single: “We are happy to present you with this epic, classic heavy song full of depth and occult moments that go straight under your skin!”
Burning Witches will support Inquisition with a U.S. tour from August 30 to September 20, 2025, starting in Pompano Beach, FL, and ending in Sanford, FL. A Spanish tour is confirmed for February 2026, with four dates, and they’ll perform at Germany’s Schlichtenfest in 2025. Additional shows include a date with Saxon in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on May 6, 2025, at Opinião.
Select Tour Dates:
- 8/30 – Pompano Beach, FL @ Piper’s Pub
- 9/20 – Sanford, FL
- 5/6 – Porto Alegre, BR @ Opinião (with Saxon)
- 2/2026 – Spain (4 dates)
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Formed in 2015, Burning Witches—Laura Guldemond (vocals), Romana Kalkuhl (guitar), Courtney Cox (guitar), Jeanine Grob (bass), and Lala Frischknecht (drums)—channel ‘80s heavy metal with soaring solos and raspy vocals. Their discography, including Hexenhammer (2018) and The Dark Tower (2023), has earned them slots at Wacken Open Air and Summer Breeze. With Inquisition, they solidify their legacy as a leading force in modern heavy metal.
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Stream Inquisition and pre-order now to experience Burning Witches’ fiery new chapter