On this day September 28, 1985 Screamin n Bleedin by Angel Witch was released in the United States. The band’s second studio album continued their contribution to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, delivering a heavier, more aggressive sound that built on the dark and mystical style of their debut.
The album featured powerful tracks like Waltz the Night, Goodbye, and Fatal Kiss, blending melodic guitar work with intense riffs and soaring vocals. Its raw production and darker tone set it apart from many mainstream metal releases of the mid 80s, appealing strongly to dedicated heavy metal fans.
Though it did not achieve significant commercial success in America, Screamin n Bleedin solidified Angel Witch’s reputation as a cult favorite in the metal underground and remains a notable release in the era’s heavy metal evolution.
80s insight: Screamin n Bleedin reflected the spirit of 80s heavy metal, showing how bands outside the mainstream carved out lasting legacies with uncompromising sound and vision.
The album featured powerful tracks like Waltz the Night, Goodbye, and Fatal Kiss, blending melodic guitar work with intense riffs and soaring vocals. Its raw production and darker tone set it apart from many mainstream metal releases of the mid 80s, appealing strongly to dedicated heavy metal fans.
Though it did not achieve significant commercial success in America, Screamin n Bleedin solidified Angel Witch’s reputation as a cult favorite in the metal underground and remains a notable release in the era’s heavy metal evolution.
80s insight: Screamin n Bleedin reflected the spirit of 80s heavy metal, showing how bands outside the mainstream carved out lasting legacies with uncompromising sound and vision.
