Angelwitch

The Profile

Angel Witch is a British heavy metal band from London, formed in 1977 and central to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Led by guitarist/vocalist Kevin Heybourne, they are best known for their 1980 self-titled debut and later returns with As Above, So Below (2012) and Angel of Light (2019).

Key NWOBHM outfit from London; signature track and album Angel Witch (1980). Featured on the influential Metal for Muthas compilation with “Baphomet.” Fronted by Kevin Heybourne. Discography includes Frontal Assault (1986), Screamin' N' Bleedin' (1985), As Above, So Below (2012), and Angel Of Light (2019).

Two glowing reviews fix Angel Witch at the heart of NWOBHM lore. The 1980 debut is praised for its dark atmosphere, unforgettable hooks, and raw power, with nods to Sabbath shadows and thrash-seeding ferocity. Metal for Muthas is framed as a cult-launchpad where AngelWitch flash “Baphomet.”