Right then, brace yourselves — because Witch Piss have just dropped a debut album that doesn’t knock politely… it kicks your front door in, drinks your last beer, and summons something unspeakable in your living room 😈🍺
Hailing from Belgium’s shadowy corners, this lot have brewed up something they call Mississippi Goat Worship — and honestly? That sounds exactly like it feels. Their debut The Devil Doesn’t Burn is a filthy, fuzz-drenched, doom-laced trip through smoke, madness and pure riff worship 🔥
And c’mon butt… what a debut.
🌑 ENTER THE RIFF PIT: FIRST IMPRESSIONS
From the moment ‘Black Tongue Driven’ kicks in, you’re not easing into this album — you’re dragged face-first through molten tar riffs and thunderous low-end 🖤
It’s got that loose, swaggering, half-drunk groove that feels like the band recorded it while possessed… but somehow still tighter than your mate clutching his pint in a circle pit.
Vocals? Think gravel-throated preacher meets desert outlaw — rough, menacing, and absolutely dripping with attitude.
🔥 TRACK HIGHLIGHTS – PURE FILTH & GLORY
🐍 ‘Bad Juju’
This one slithers in like a hangover demon at sunrise.
Slow, hypnotic, nasty as hell. You can practically smell the stale smoke and regret.
🐺 ‘Wolf Cries Boy’
Absolute chaos. This track charges forward like something’s chasing you through a burning forest 🌲🔥
The guest vocals crank the madness up another level — proper headbang fuel.
💔 ‘Catelyn’s Broken Hope’
Oi… THIS is the one.
A massive, stomping doom anthem with a melancholic punch that hits you right in the chest. Big chorus, massive riffs, proper “arms in the air while your pint goes flying” energy 🍻
🌊 ‘Rubicon River’
The closer that seals your fate.
By the time this hits, you’re already lost — and Witch Piss just push you straight past the point of no return. No escape. No regrets. Just riffs.
🎛️ PRODUCTION – THICKER THAN A WELSH STEW
Recorded live in the studio, and you can tell immediately. This thing sounds RAW, HEAVY, and ALIVE 🤘
Guitars: Fuzzed to oblivion
Bass: Rumbling like distant thunder
Drums: Punchy, organic, no nonsense
Atmosphere: Thick enough to chew
It’s not polished — and thank the metal gods for that. This album breathes, sweats, and growls like a proper underground beast.
🎨 VIBE CHECK: WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?
Imagine this:
You’ve had too many drinks.
You’re lost somewhere you shouldn’t be.
There’s fire. There’s smoke. There’s a voice calling your name…
…and instead of running, you nod your head and follow the riff 😈
That’s this album.
⚡ RIFF REPORT VERDICT
This isn’t just a debut — it’s a statement of intent written in distortion and chaos.
Witch Piss have delivered a record that:
✅ Hits like a sledgehammer
✅ Grooves like a desert ritual
✅ Feels like a bad decision you’d absolutely make again
For fans of High On Fire, Kyuss, Orange Goblin, this is an absolute no-brainer.
🧨 FINAL SCORE: 8.5/10 – FILTHY, FUZZED & FULL OF ATTITUDE
This album doesn’t burn…
…it smoulders, stalks, and drags you under 🔥
And honestly? You won’t want saving.
📀 RELEASE DETAILS
Album: The Devil Doesn’t Burn
Artist: Witch Piss
Label: Ardua Music
Release Date: 24 April 2026
Genre: Doom / Stoner Metal
🌐 FOLLOW WITCH PISS (GO ON, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchPiss
Linktree (all links, streaming, merch, chaos): https://linktr.ee/witchpissstoner
Label: https://www.arduamusic.com/
If this is your first taste of Witch Piss… buckle up, butt.
Because this band?
They’re only getting heavier. 🤘😈
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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