Super Witch Premiere Video for “Army of Werewolves”
Posted in Bootleg Theater on April 1st, 2014 by JJ Koczan
“Beware the wolfen blitzkrieg” is some fairly sound advice, and if nothing else, Memphis, Tennessee, four-piece Super Witch seem to know what they’re talking about when it comes to matters of monsters. Right in time for April Fools, the heavy horror rockers have unveiled a new single called “Army of Werewolves,” and as you might guess, the song is about werewolves, in an army, attacking the populace. In case you were wondering.
Super Witch, comprised of Joey Killingsworth, Eldorado Del Rey, John Pickle and Chris Mccoy, released their four-track The Sun EP earlier this year, taking the name from Memphis’ legendary Sun Studios, where it (plus a bunch of stuff by Elvis and Johnny Cash, etc.) was recorded in 2013. “Army of Werewolves,” however, is newer than that, recorded at Rocket Science Audio and taken from the band’s debut full-length, which is reportedly coming soon.
For not having been recorded in a space where pop culture history was made, “Army of Werewolves” certainly lacks nothing for sonic punch. Guitars, bass and drums hit heavy with a blend of noise and stoner influences, and the double-layered vocals give a punkish edge to the proceedings matched by the track’s stripped-down structure and efficient use of the under-three-minute runtime. If you’re interested in getting a good look at the band, however, the Pickle-directed clip for “Army of Werewolves” (there wolves. there castle.) keeps them mostly anonymous, focusing instead on the instruments at work, save for when vocal lines are delivered. Even then, no eye contact. Makes for an interesting take on the usual performance video. One doesn’t generally think of that as a way to stay anonymous.
Please find the clip for Super Witch‘s “Army of Werewolves” below and enjoy. More to come on their full-length, and in the meantime, the single and 2013’s The Sun EP are available to download through their Bandcamp.
