British heavy metal band, one of the pioneers of N.W.O.B.H.M. (New Wave of British Heavy Metal). Formed in Derbyshire, England in 1974 by bassist Richard Blower and vocalist Neil Harvey. Richard Blower discovered guitarist Trevor Taylor (aka Montalo) in a band called Atiofel. When Richard Blower left the band in 1975, they reformed Witchfynde with lead guitarist Montalo, bassist Andro Coulton and drummer Gra Scoresby, and soon recruited Steve Bridges on the vocals. The band released their first single, "Give 'Em Hell" in 1979 and released their first full-length album, also entitled "Give 'Em Hell", on Rondelet Records in 1980. Friday Night Rock Show on BBC Radio 1 hosted by Tommy Vance, played a vital role in their success. The band also gained some exposure by touring England with Def Leppard in the summer of 1980. Their sound incorporated a mix of influences, such as progressive and hard rock and various aspects of the heavy metal sound as well as prominent use of satanic imagery. Witchfynde ceased to exist in 1984, after their "Lords Of Sin" LP and they reformed in 1999, with Montalo and Gra Scoresby being the only original members.
Current line-up:
Luther Beltz - vocals
Montalo - guitars
Pete Surgey - bass
Gra Scoresby - drums
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July 28, 2018
Schierenhöh 13
Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany1. The Devil's Playground
2. Crystal Gazing
3. Moon Magic
4. Leaving Nadir
5. Stab in the Back
6. Cloak and Dagger
7. I'd Rather Go Wild
8. Give 'em Hell
9. Wake Up Screaming
1. Conspiracy
July 28, 2017
Festival Grounds
Tolmin, Tolmin, SloveniaJuly 28, 2012
B2 Venue
Norwich, England, United KingdomJune 27, 2015
The Garage
London, England, United Kingdom1. Give 'em Hell
2. Gettin' Heavy
3. Moon Magic
4. Leaving Nadir
5. Conspiracy
6. Stab in the Back
7. Cloak and Dagger
8. Stagefright
9. I'd Rather Go Wild
1. Crystal Gazing
February 27, 2020
Trillians
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom1. The Devil's Playground
2. Crystal Gazing
3. Moon Magic
4. Leaving Nadir
5. Gettin' Heavy
6. Stab in the Back
7. Cloak and Dagger
8. Stagefright
9. I'd Rather Go Wild
including a snippet of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love"10. Give 'em Hell
November 26, 2011
Altes Wasserwerk
Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyJanuary 25, 2020
Largo Venue
Rome, Lazio, ItalyAugust 24, 2018
Hausler-Hof
Hallbergmoos, Bavaria, GermanyAugust 23, 2014
The Rock Den
Hatfield, England, United KingdomOctober 22, 2016
Livestage
Innsbruck, Tyrol, AustriaFebruary 18, 2017
Posthalle
Würzburg, Bavaria, GermanyJune 17, 2023
Gród Rycerski
Byczyna, Opole Voivodeship, PolandApril 16, 2010
Poppodium 013
Tilburg, North Brabant, NetherlandsDecember 2, 2023
Kubox
Kuurne, West Flanders, Belgium1. Ready to Roll
2. Why Dontcha
3. Gettin' Heavy
4. Stagefright
5. Leaving Nadir
6. Pay Now - Love Later
7. Give 'em Hell
May 11, 2019
The Crow
Athens, Attica, GreeceJune 7, 2019
Norje Havsbad
Norje, Blekinge County, Sweden1. The Devil's Playground
2. Crystal Gazing
3. Moon Magic
4. Leaving Nadir
5. Gettin' Heavy
6. Stab in the Back
7. Cloak and Dagger
8. Stagefright
9. Conspiracy
10. I'd Rather Go Wild
11. Give 'em Hell
June 3, 2017
Tyrolen
Alvesta, Kronoberg County, SwedenIncomplete setlist
1. Stab in the Back
2. Stagefright
December 2, 2016
O2 Academy
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom1. Leaving Nadir
2. Cloak and Dagger
3. Stagefright
4. Stab in the Back
5. I'd Rather Go Wild
6. Gettin' Heavy
7. Give 'em Hell
8. Conspiracy
December 3, 2011
Pontins Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park
Prestatyn, Wales, United KingdomDecember 5, 2009
Pontins Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park
Prestatyn, Wales, United Kingdom1. Ready to Roll
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3. Stagefright
4. Moon Magic
5. Cloak and Dagger
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7. Conspiracy
8. Stab in the Back
9. I'd Rather Go Wild
10. Give 'em Hell
Witchfynde has released 7+ albums. Some of their notable releases include The Lost Tapes Of 1975, The Witching Hour, Lords Of Sin. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Witchfynde's most popular tracks include Give 'Em Hell, Ready to Roll, Leaving Nadir, The Divine Victim, Wake Up Screaming. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
British heavy metal band, one of the pioneers of N.W.O.B.H.M. (New Wave of British Heavy Metal). Formed in Derbyshire, England in 1974 by bassist Richard Blower and vocalist Neil Harvey. Richard Blowe... Read the full biography on this page.
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