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BURNING WITCHES Unleashes Music Video for New Single, "High Priestess Of The Night", from Upcoming Studio Album "Inquisition"!

  • Writer: Rock Metal Machine
    Rock Metal Machine
  • Aug 3
  • 4 min read
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photo source: Napalm Records

Swiss heavy metal act BURNING WITCHES have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, which is slated for release on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records!

Following the previously released album title track, this second single brings a powerful mix of classic heavy metal riffs and hard rock grooves to the band’s signature witch-themed metal offerings. "High Priestess Of The Night" features a memorable chorus as well as a tasteful and melodic ’80s-style guitar solo. One can be sure, the band is set to perform this and many other new tracks on their upcoming live dates that can be found below!

BURNING WITCHES comment:

"We chose this good-vibed yet still heavy-themed, catchy mid-tempo song as a second single. This will be an ear catcher and a hip shaker for sure at live shows. This song is a must for everybody… it's simple but it's also the way of every Metalhead. If you are a Metalhead, you will like High Priestess Of The Night!"


On their sixth studio offering, the band returns with a darker, more thunderous brew — diving headfirst into the themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. Featuring 12 brand-new tracks, the album marks a bold new era: forged in the flames of power/heavy metal, sharpened by anthemic songwriting and epic instrumentation.





When BURNING WITCHES takes the stage, the world trembles beneath their firestorm of heavy metal might! Following the classic heavy metal tones of their previous record, The Dark Tower (2023), Inquisition delivers tight production and an unrelenting onslaught of burning riffs, crushing drums, and vocal sorcery, driven by producers Damir Eskic (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver (Little Creek Studio, Pro-Pain, Destruction), and shaped by the songwriting of founding guitarist Romana Kalkuhl.

With Inquisition, BURNING WITCHES unleashes their most focused and ferocious album yet, honoring classic heavy metal roots while diving into darker, more powerful territory. From mystical ballads to breakneck shred-fests, the album channels both the sacred and profane, the melodic and the menacing—a testament to a band unafraid to evolve, fight, and enchant!

"As we celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary in 2025, I am very happy as well to announce our sixth album with pride and satisfaction. I am extremely happy to start the next chapter of our metal journey with my girls. The album Inquisition is for those of you who are into legends like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer. Full of power, melodies, double bass drums, heavy riffs and speedy guitar solos, Inquisition is not only our style and lifestyle, it's our life! From the beginning to the end, it's the best of us,” Romana Kalkuhl comments.


"We and our label Napalm Records are a huge supporter of Vinyl records, so with passion and joy we chose some great editions to add to your collectables. Now it’s your time to pick your Inquisition!"



Fiery scene with a central figure surrounded by flaming women, snakes, and swords. Text: "Burning Witches" and "Inquisition." Dark, intense mood.

Tracklist:

1. Sanguini Hominum

2. Soul Eater

3. Shame

4. The Spell Of The Skull

5. Inquisition

6. High Priestess Of The Night

7. Burn In Hell

8. Release Me

9. In For The Kill

10. In The Eye Of The Storm

11. Mirror, Mirror

12. Malus Maga


Inquisition will be available on August 22, 2025 in the following formats:

- 1 CD Digipak

- 1 LP Black

- 1 LP Translucent Orange (GSA, CH)

- 1 LP Translucent Orange Black Splatter

- 1 LP Cross Red Black

- 2 LP Die Hard Gold Black Marbled (SOLD OUT)

- Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD + Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves + Patch)

- Music Cassette

- Digital Album


New Album out August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records


Pre-Order HERE!



BURNING WITCHES live:

US Tour


08/30/25 - Pompano Beach - FL - Piper’s Pub

08/31/25 - Clearwater - FL - Road House

09/02/25 - Atlanta - GA – Masquerade

09/04/25 - Covington - KY - Madison Live

09/05/25 - Westland - MI - Token Lounge

09/06/25 - Columbus - OH - The King Of Clubs

09/07/25 - Cleveland - OH - Beachland Ballroom

09/09/25 - Pittsburgh - PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill

09/10/25 - Harrisburg - PA - Club XL

09/11/25 - Philadelphia - PA City Winery

09/12/25 -Teaneck - NJ - The Debonair Music Hall

09/13/25 - New Bedford - MA - The Vault

09/14/25 - Hampton Beach - NH – Wally’s

09/17/25 - Annapolis - MD - Rams Head On Stage

09/18/25 -Virginia Beach - VA - Elevation 27

09/20/25 -Sanford - FL - West End Trading Co

Europe:

Witches And Kings Tour

Support: Hammer King


09.01.26 Milano - Legend Club IT

10.01.26 Obertraubling - Airport DE

11.01.26 Zlin - Masters Of Rock Cafe CZ

13.01.26 Rubigen - Mühle Hunziken CH

14.01.26 Brugg - Salzhaus CH

15.01.26 Basel - Sudhaus CH

16.01.26 Langenthal - Old Capitol CH

17.01.26 Zug - Galvanik CH

18.01.26 St.Gallen - Grabenhalle CH

19.01.26 Glarus - Kulturzentrum Hölastei CH

20.01.26 Monthey - Pont Rouge CH

21.01.26 Wetzikon - Kulturfabrik CH

23.01.26 London - The Dome UK

24.01.26 Birmingham - The Asylum UK

25.01.26 Manchester - Academy 3 UK

27.01.26 Kortrijk - DVG Club BE

28.01.26 Paris - Backstage By The Mill FR

29.01.26 Essen - Turock DE

30.01.26 Kaiserslautern - Kammgarn DE

31.01.26 Aschaffenburg - Colos Saal DE

01.02.26 München - Backstage Halle DE

03.02.26 Nürnberg - Hirsch DE

04.02.26 Leipzig - Hellraiser DE

05.02.26 Hannover - Musikzentrum DE

06.02.26 Hamburg - Logo DE

07.02.26 Uden - De Pul NL

08.02.26 Heerlen - Nieuwe Nor NL

10.02.26 Lyon - Rock N Eat FR

11.02.26 Barcelona - Salamandra ESP

12.02.26 Murcia - Garaje ESP

13.02.26 Madrid - Revi Live ESP

14.02.26 Vitoria - Urban Rock ESP


25.04.26 Reinhardshagen - Wezer Metal Meeting DE

03.05.26 Diest - Hell Open Air BEL

09.05.26 Rautheim DE Rock In Rautheim DE

26.06.26 Oschersleben - Rock & Metal Dayz DE



BURNING WITCHES are:

Romana Kalkuhl - Guitar

Laura Guldemond - Vocals

Courtney Cox - Guitar

Jay Grob - Bass

Lala Frischknecht - Drums



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