Witchcraft

The Profile

Witchcraft is a Swedish band from Örebro formed in 2000 by Magnus Pelander. Debuting in 2004 with the self‑titled Witchcraft, they pursued a 70s‑steeped blend of doom/stoner and hard rock across Firewood (2005), The Alchemist (2007), Legend (2012), and Nucleus (2016), evolving from lo‑fi vintage grit to a heavier, cleaner sound.

Swedish revival/doom rock band from Örebro, led by Magnus Pelander; influences include Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple. Discography includes Witchcraft (2004), Firewood (2005), The Alchemist (2007), Legend (2012), and Nucleus (2016).

Swedish outfit Witchcraft channels 60s/70s-dark rock into modern doom/stoner frameworks, with Magnus Pelander’s voice front and center. Reviews praise The Alchemist’s folk/doom alchemy and hail Legend as a polished milestone, while Firewood and Nucleus draw mixed notes on consistency and heavier, cleaner production. References to Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple recur throughout. Overall verdict: reverent revival with flashes of renewal.