US psychedelic/stoner/doom trio Cryptic Witch presents their debut album »Summoning«, available now on all major streaming platforms

Denver, Colorado based psychedelic/stoner/doom trio Cryptic Witch presents their debut album, »Summoning«, which was just released yesterday, February 14th, 2023.

»Summoning« is available now on all major streaming platforms!

Says the band: “Our debut album is out now everywhere you stream music! Huge thank you to everyone that made this possible! Get tickets for our show this Sunday at Globe Hall in Denver here!”

Tracklist:
01. Summoning
02. Spacewalker
03. Cryptic Witch
04. Domina Mortis
05. White Horse
06. Green Sun
07. Eclipse

Cryptic Witch aims to shake up stoner metal with »Summoning«, the groundbreaking debut album that is redefining the genre. An up and coming three piece project out of Denver, CO combining elements of stoner metal, psych, doom, prog and blues to create a sound that is uniquely Cryptic Witch. Their innovative debut album »Summoning« blends groovy and progressive drums with thick, growly bass, filthy riffs and ripping guitar solos.

Allegorical lyrics tell the tale of an entity hell-bent on the destruction of mankind. Borrowing from the styles of legends like Toni Iommi (Black Sabbath) and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), guitarist Tommy Murello gives us passionate leads reminiscent of Terry Kath (Chicago). His rhythmic riffs and melodies however are pulled straight from the play book of more modern stoner metal bands like The Sword and Kyuss giving the band it’s signature sound. Bassist Eli Klopatek credits Sleep and Om’s Al Cisneros as well as Sabbath’s Geezer Butler as his main influences on this album. His harsh noise and deep drones draw inspiration from early bands like Suicide, giving the project a dirty edge. The trifecta of speed, power, and precision from drummer Conor Amanatullah is the driving force behind the band. With influences stemming from Opeth and Tool to Porcupine Tree, Conor keeps the listener on their toes effortlessly transitioning from a slow, punchy groove to a massive, resonating presence.

Photo by Sinister Star

With such a wide spectrum of influence the band’s multi layered approach to writing will keep Cryptic Witch stuck in your head. Singles »White Horse« and »Summoning« are available for streaming everywhere now, but please enjoy the attached advance copy of Cryptic Witch’s debut album »Summoning«, available everywhere February 14, 2023.

Mixed and mastered by Taylor Hahn.
Preproduction by Collin Ingram.
Assistant engineer: Jake Boes.
Recorded at The Band Cave, Denver, CO.
Art by Toxin Figure.

Cryptic Witch is:
Tommy M. – Guitar/Vocals
Eli K. – Bass
Conor A. – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well