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"The Future of Bay Area Metal"
- Steve "Zetro" Souza (Exodus)
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Origin: Salinas, CA
Genres: Thrash Metal
Years Active: 2012- Present
Label: Independent
Website: Phantom-Witch.com
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The thrash metal coven Phantom Witch is hexing 2023 with the announcement of their brand-new full-length release, entitled Forced to Worship, scheduled to release this summer. With this release, the Bay Area thrashers have carved out their own place among Thrash greats both old and new. Phantom Witch placed in national finals for the 2022 Wacken Metal battle, among the best unsigned bands in the country.
Touted as the "Future of Bay Area Metal" by Thrash Veteran Steve "Zetro" Souza, Forced to Worship sees Phantom Witch evolve the sound of their first release, pushing to new technical, melodic, and dynamic heights.
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Forced to Worship track listing:
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Soldier's Sorrow
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Crusader
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Day of Reckoning
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Something Evil Approaches
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Borderline
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Psychogenic Death
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All Hail the Coven
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Wrath
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Forced to Worship
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The Guillotine
Achievements & Awards
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2022 Wacken Metal Battle National Finalist
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March 2017 Castle Blakk Radio Band of the Month Nominee
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Multi-State Radio Airplay alongside acts such as Exmortus, Testament, Slayer, & Warbringer
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Self-headlining touring artist
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Exposure on all digital music platforms
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Phantom Witch - EP ranked as one of the top 10 Metal releases of 2018