Burning Witches – Inquisition, Album Review

Burning Witches’ sixth studio album, “Inquisition,” set for release on August 22, 2025. The reviews consistently highlight the Swiss quintet’s darker, more aggressive, and uncompromising heavy metal sound, with themes centered on medieval persecution, religious oppression, and resistance. Critics praise the album’s powerful production, the dynamic vocals of Laura Guldemond, and the impressive guitar work from Romana Kalkuhl and Courtney Cox. While maintaining their traditional heavy metal roots, the album also incorporates thrash and power metal elements, showcasing the band’s continued evolution and a blend of melodic hooks with aggressive riffs.