Swiss metal quintet, Burning Witches, have dropped a searing live performance video for the track “Unleash The Beast.” The song is from their most recent record The Dark Tower which peaked at #3 in Switzerland.
After stepping in for guitarist Larissa Ernst as stand-in during her maternity leave, shredder queen Courtney Cox (The Iron Maidens) has now joined the band as a full member. Courtney Cox comments:
“I’m really excited to be joining my sisters in Burning Witches as a full-time member. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us on this metal journey and can’t wait to rock with the coven all around the world!”
But Larissa Ernst won’t leave her witchy sisters behind, as she states:
“Dear friends of Burning Witches, as the birth of my baby approaches, I am focusing on my family and will stay in the background of the band for a while. I will continue helping with various tasks, and I’m looking forward to seeing you again. I am highly thankful for everybody that supported me, my witch sisters, the team, and the label!
“And, of course, thank YOU so much for your dedication—Stay metal, you all rock!”
Burning Witches on the live video “Unleash The Beast:”
“This video shows the pure live power and magic of the Witches on stage! Recorded in Oberhausen/Germany right after Courtney joined us, her skills bring a new level of enthusiasm and musicianship to the band!
The new songs are made to be played live on the stages of the world; hopefully we can soon rock a city nearby YOUR home!“
Burning Witches Live in 2023:
05.08.2023 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air 2023
10.08.2023 DE – Villena / Leyendas del Rock 2023
12.08.2023 ES – Agones / Festival Rock Nalon
17.08.2023 FR – Saint-nolff / Motocultor Festival 2023
26.08.2023 DE – Erkelenz / Metal de houte open air
02.09.2023 AT – Graz / Metal on the hill
06.10.2023 FR – Longvic / Rising Fest 2023
Priests, Killers & Witches UK Tour 2023 supporting KK’s PRIEST & Paul Di’Anno:
07.10.2023 UK – Birmingham / O2 Institute
08.10.2023 UK – Glasgow / SWG3
10.10.2023 UK – Nottingham / Rock City
11.10.2023 UK – Manchester / O2 Ritz
12.10.2023 UK – London / Shepherd’s Bush Empire
North American Headline Tour Dates:
12/1/2023 MX – Mexico City / Life After Death Horror Festival
12/3/2023 US – Houston, TX / Rise Rooftop
12/6/2023 US – Hollywood, CA / The Whisky
12/7/2023 US – Las Vegas, NV / Vamp’d
12/8/2023 US – Glendale, AZ / 44 Sports Bar and Grill
12/9/2023 US – Tucson, AZ / Encore Tucson
12/12/2023 US – Denver, CO / The Rickhouse
12/14/2023 US – Morro Bay, CA / The Siren
12/15/2023 US – Fresno, CA / Fulton 55
12/16/2023 US – Reno, NV / Virginia Street Brewhouse
12/17/2023 US – Roseville, CA / Roseville Trading Co.
Photo courtesy of Burning Witches
