Metal on Metal Records has revealed details about the new ARKHAM WITCH "Get Thothed Vol. I" EP. It's the first one in the series of 3 EPs of this British heavy/doom metal act playing THE LAMP OF THOTH (the previous band of the songwriter/vocalist Simon and drummer Emily) songs. The CD features 5 TLOT classics, slightly re-arranged and recorded anew. It comes in cardboard sleeves with insert and with a slipcase to house this and the future 2 EPs, which will feature some previously unreleased songs (planned for November 2015 and April 2016 respectively), as well as the booklet with all lyrics (to be out with "Vol. III"). Stylistically, it's more on doom metal side than any other ARKHAM WITCH release, with similarities to bands such as SAINT VITUS, PENTAGRAM, VALHALL, THE GATES OF SLUMBER, MANILLA ROAD, CIRITH UNGOL, HELL or WITCHFINDER GENERAL.
A short promo clip for "Get Thothed Vol. I" EP (featuring a fragment of "Sing as You Slay" song) can be watched on YouTube. One full song, "Wings of Doom", is also up on the label's YouTube channel, as well as in Bandcamp player, embedded on the band's page.
The EP track listing is as follows:
1. Skull Fuel
2. Wings of Doom
3. You Will Obey
4. The Lamp of Thoth
5. Sing as You Slay
The EP and slipcase cover art, a collage made from Victorian engravings, was created by Ian Goulden. More details about the album and high-res covers can be found on the page of this release.
ARKHAM WITCH "Get Thothed Vol. I" CD can be ordered from Metal on Metal Records' website. It's also available as digital download (in lossless formats) from Bandcamp.
