Having released the masterful The Affair of the Poisons in 2020 on Peaceville Records, James McBain and his electrifying brand of blackened thrash fast propelled Hellripper to the forefront of the UK metal scene – now get ready for Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags – Hellripper’s third studio album, due for release on February 17.
Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags establishes a new threshold of excellence and raises the bar further over The Affair of the Poisons, with an opus standing at the crossroads between the sound that Hellripper has become known for and a whirlwind of different influences up until now yet to be explored, resulting in James McBain’s most personal and diverse work to date. With a greatly expanded scope to the tracks, incorporating more epic and melodic blackened anthems alongside the high-speed metal attack and blistering solos, Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags marks a new high point for the band.
