Magnus Pelander of Witchcraft to Release Solo LP on Nuclear Blast
Witchcraft spearhead Magnus Pelander released a solo EP, A Sinner’s Child, through Svart Records in 2010. As I recall, it was only four songs, but it didn’t need any more than that to showcase a folkish side that hadn’t shown up in Witchcraft at all since even their earliest going. Having dropped his first name to operate under the solo moniker of Pelander, he’ll release a full-length before the end of the year through Nuclear Blast, also now the label home of Witchcraft, who released their fifth album, Nucleus (review here), earlier in 2016.
Not that I’ve heard it or anything, but it’s got some pretty gorgeous moments in string arrangements atop a current of acoustic guitar, and I don’t know what Pelander‘s voice has ever sounded better. Not that I’ve heard it or anything.
From the PR wire:
PELANDER – WITCHCRAFT main man’s solo project signs to Nuclear Blast
We are happy to announce that WITCHCRAFT main man, Magnus Pelander’s solo project PELANDER has officially signed to Nuclear Blast Records.
After his latest journey with WITCHCRAFT, Nucleus, multi instrumentalist and lyricist extraordinaire, Magnus Pelander, returns to his solo career which without a doubt can be recognized as being tied to the cult doom/rock band, still exploring other paths and going full on acoustic.
Magnus Pelander comments: “At last my first solo album is done and soon to be released. I cannot believe this is true.”
Commented Nuclear Blast A&R representative Markus Jakob: “We’re thrilled to not only work with a gifted artist as Magnus on his main band but now also on his solo career. Both WITCHCRAFT and PELANDER have always stood for variety, artistic freedom and development which we’re more than happy to support. Prepare yourself for another deep and intense look into the mind and musical vision of a genius!”
Today, PELANDER also announces the as of yet untitled successor to 2010’s A Sinner’s Child EP to be released later this year. More details about Magnus Pelander’s second solo album will be revealed soon.
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