Origin: Lancaster, England  
Genres: Christian Metal, Hard Rock
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Page online: March 7, 2023
Last update/review: June 8, 2023

Wytch Hazel

These UK rockers formed in 2011 and, after building their presence over the course of a few releases, looks to have fully arrived with 2020's III: Pentacost. This is the sort of band that defines "retro" to a T, as the style here is straight out of the 70's, with warm twin guitar harmonies from the Thin Lizzy playbook and plenty of nods to the more hard rock side of the early days of the NWOBHM. The songs aren't complicated, but they are well-crafted and incredibly catchy. Christian themes dominate the lyrics, overt but really more positive/uplifting in feel rather than preachy. Pentacost is a quite well-crafted album and could be a sign that the band is ready to break into the mainstream.

Current Members

Colin Hendra

guitars/vocals

Alex Haslam

guitars

Andy Shackleton

bass

Aaron Hay

drums

Former Members/Guests

Josh Winnard

guitars/vocals

Neil Corkery

bass

Matt Gatley

bass

Jack Spencer

drums



Discography


The Truth  EP
2012 independent
  1. Proclaim
  2. The Truth
  3. Fight!
  4. Throwe Downe Your Sword
  • Colin Hendra
  • Josh Winnard
  • Neil Corkery
  • Aaron Hay



Surrender & The Truth  COMPILATION
2013 High Roller
  1. Surrender
  2. Wytch Hazel
  3. Proclaim
  4. The Truth
  5. Fight!
  6. Throwe Downe Your Sword



Prelude  
2016 Bad Omen
  1. Freedom Battle
  2. Fight
  3. Mighty King
  4. More than Conquerors
  5. Psalm
  6. Prelude
  7. He Shall Reign
  8. Dark Ages
  9. Wytch Hazel
  10. We Will Be Strong
  • Colin Hendra
  • Neil Corkery
  • Matt Gatley
  • Jack Spencer



II: Sojourn  
2018 Bad Omen
  1. The Devil Is Here
  2. Save My Life
  3. Still We Fight
  4. Wait on the Wind
  5. See My Demons
  6. Barrow Hill
  7. Chorale
  8. Slaves to Righteousness
  9. Victory
  10. Angel Take Me
  • Colin Hendra
  • Alex Haslam
  • Matt Gatley
  • Jack Spencer



III: Pentecost  
2020 Bad Omen
  1. He Is the Fight
  2. Spirit and Fire
  3. I Am Redeemed
  4. Archangel
  5. Dry Bones
  6. Sonata
  7. I Will Not
  8. Reap the Harvest
  9. The Crown
  10. Ancient of Days
  • Colin Hendra
  • Alex Haslam
  • Andy Shackleton
  • Jack Spencer



IV: Sacrament  
2023 Bad Omen
  1. The Fire's Control
  2. Angel of Light
  3. Time and Doubt
  4. Strong Heart
  5. Deliver Us
  6. A Thousand Years
  7. Gold Light
  8. Endless Battle
  9. Future Is Gold
  10. Digging Deeper
  • Colin Hendra
  • Alex Haslam
  • Andy Shackleton




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