Witch Mountain

Witch Mountain

Mobile Of Angels

Profound Lore

Witch Mountain are probably Portland, Oregon’s oldest currently active metal band; they date back to 1997, formed by guitarist Rob Wrong and drummer Nathan Carson, at a time when Portland’s heavy music scene was practically non-existent. They released their debut album Come the Mountain in 2001 and played live with High On Fire, Goatsnake, Electric Wizard, Orange Goblin, Eyehategod, YOB, and Clutch, to name just a few. Fast forward to 2009: after a lengthy hiatus, Witch Mountain regrouped with a new vocalist (Uta Plotkin, taking over vocal duties from Wrong) and self-released their comeback album in 2010 South of Salem to critical acclaim. Plotkin was recognized as one of the most powerful female vocalists in heavy music, and her place was further solidified in 2012 with the release of Cauldron of the Wild to even more widespread acclaim and endless touring. Mobile of Angels is Witch Mountain’s most epic and musically challenging album to date. It’s darker and more brooding, with a cleaner and warmer-sounding production (courtesy of legendary producer Billy Anderson, who tracked and mixed the album at Type Foundry Studios, Portland) yet maintains the massive, heavy, bluesy and melodic tone the band is known for. With Mobile of Angels, Witch Mountain’s crossover appeal and awareness is sure to broaden.

Witch Mountain

Cauldron Of The Wild

Profound Lore

Portland’s oldest existing doom metal band, Witch Mountain has an interesting history leading up to the present day. Formed in 1997 by guitarist Rob Wrong (Iommi Stubbs, ex-M99) and drummer Nathan Carson (Point Line Plane, Two Ton Boa, SUNN0))) collaborator), the group released their debut album …Come the Mountain to critical acclaim in 2001. In those years, Witch Mountain was a live staple in the Northwest and on the national circuit, touring with Weedeater and Spirit Caravan and gigging with the likes of Lost Goat, Bongzilla, Goatsnake, High on Fire, Orange Goblin, Electric Wizard, YOB, Unsane, EyeHateGod, Alabama Thunderpussy, Clutch, Sour Vein, Isis, Soilent Green, Raging Slab, Warhorse, Agalloch, Thrones, etc., etc.  A period of hibernation ensued until 2009 when the group resurfaced with front-woman Uta Plotkin, whose unmistakable, soaring vocal style has prompted critics to describe Witch Mountain as what Black Sabbath would sound like if fronted by Janis Joplin. Sophomore album South of Salem, recorded with mega-producer Billy Anderson in 2010 and initially self-released on vinyl only, garnered exceptional press from Decibel magazine all the way to NPR (who dubbed it the #4 metal album of the year) and beyond. With activity in the Witch Mountain camp currently at its peak, it’s no surprise that the long-awaited Cauldron of the Wild is easily the band’s mightiest release to date. Plotkin’s unparalleled vocals are at the height of their powers and the band (now featuring new bass player Neal Munson) delivers their heaviest, darkest and most soulful release yet....