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Based on a popular graphic novel, from hell puts an intense psychological spin on the horrific legend of jack the ripper and unravels a chilling alleged conspiracy involving the highest powers in england. All we hear are her screams, the prayers of a priest and the wind. Witchfinder general actually achieved very little during the bands lifetime, with two albums being given a. Between the raw black sabbath influences and its silly cover featuring another bunch of scantily clad models in medieval garb, witchfinder general s second album, friends of hell, is very similar to its predecessor. Recorded at tiffanys in manchester on july 6th, 1983 and at the palais in humberstonegate, leicester on july 7th, 1983, this collection abounds with the band performing songs from their first two albums, death penalty and friends of hell. Witchfinder general death penalty mp3 album download. Second, the band starkly set itself apart from the new wave of british heavy metal by mining much of its sound from early black sabbath. Upgrade today to get your favorite music and podcasts. This album reeks of killer riffs and solos that will have. Witchfinder general death penalty friends of hell 2010, box set. Friends of hell 1982 death penalty 1982 burning a sinner 1981 live 83 2009 music 1983 you may also like see all. Friends of hell is the second studio album by the british doom metal band witchfinder general.
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