In His Infernal Majesty's Service is the sixth full-length studio album by the Swedish thrash metal band Witchery and their third since signing with Century Media Records.[4] The album was released on 25 November 2016.[5]
| In His Infernal Majesty's Service | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 25 November 2016 | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal, death metal | |||
| Length | 37:46 44:29 (bonus tracks) | |||
| Label | Century Media | |||
| Producer | Witchery | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Angry Metal Guy |   [1] |
| Louder |  [2] |
| Broken Arrow |    [3] |
This album is the first for vocalist Angus Norder and drummer Chris Barkensjö, replacing Emperor Magus Caligula and Martin Axenrot respectively.[6]
Track listing
editAll songs written by Patrik Jensen.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lavey-athan" | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Zoroast" | 2:34 |
| 3. | "Netherworld Emperor" | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Nosferatu" | 3:41 |
| 5. | "The Burning of Salem" | 4:23 |
| 6. | "Gilded Fang" | 2:31 |
| 7. | "Empty Tombs" | 4:13 |
| 8. | "In Warm Blood" | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Escape from Dunwich Valley" | 4:09 |
| 10. | "Feed the Gun" | 3:02 |
| 11. | "Oath Breaker" | 3:02 |
| 12. | "Eye for an Eye" (Bonus Track) | 3:48 |
| 13. | "Cloak and Dagger" (Bonus Track) | 2:55 |
| Total length: | 37:46 | |
The bonus tracks, "Eye for an Eye" and "Cloak and Dagger" are from the recording sessions for the previous album Witchkrieg.[7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] | 13 |
Personnel
edit- Angus Norder: vocals
- Patrik Jensen: rhythm guitar
- Rille Rimfält: rhythm and lead guitar
- Sharlee D'Angelo: bass guitar
- Chris Barkensjö: drums, percussion
References
edit- ^ "Witchery – In His Infernal Majesty's Service Review". Angry Metal Guy. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ Edwin McFee (21 November 2016). "Witchery - In His Infernal Majesty's Service album review". Louder. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ Josh Emery (16 December 2016). "Witchery – In His Infernal Majesty's Service". Broken Arrow Magazine. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "WITCHERY Returns With New Lineup, 'In His Infernal Majesty's Service' Album". 23 September 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Century Media Records - Witchery: : Premiere new song "Oath Breaker" off upcoming album, 'In His Infernal Majesty's Service'".
- ^ "Century Media Records - Witchery: : Upcoming album details, new line-up and cover artwork reveal!".
- ^ "Witchery - in His Infernal Majesty's Service - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives".
- ^ "Witchery Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
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