Hellwitch

The Profile

US East Coast extreme metal band. Debut album Syzygial Miscreancy released in 1990; known for a technical, chaotic thrash/death style. After demos/EPs and a breakup circa 1998, the band re-formed around 2004 and released Omnipotent Convocation in 2009.

Led by Patrick Ranieri. Members mentioned in reviews include Joe "Witch" Schnessel; Craig Shattuck (replacing Tommy Mouser); additional guitarist J. P. Brown; Alex Marquez appeared briefly on drums. Recommended demo/EP tracks in reviews: "Torture Chamber" and "Fate at Pain’s End".

A look at Hellwitch's 1990 debut Syzygial Miscreancy: short, technical, chaotic thrash with death elements. Led by Patrick Ranieri, the band released demos/EPs, split around 1998 and returned circa 2004 leading to 2009's Omnipotent Convocation. The reviewer praises technique and intensity despite some predictability.