This German heavy metal quintet, who employed a strong satanic/gothic horror image, were formed by guitarist Lee Tarot (b. Harold Spengler) in 1981, together with Andy Aldrian (vocals), Steve Merchant (guitar), Ronny Pearson (bass) and Pete Lancer (drums). These were all fellow Germans, who nevertheless altered their names in order to sound American. Their first three albums offered undistinguished Euro-metal, reminiscent of Running Wild, and made little impact outside Germany. A lack of success saw them change direction on 1987's The Beauty And The Beast, adopting a more straightforward hard rock approach - all to little avail, however, with the band disintegrating shortly afterwards.
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YouTube Videos
Stormwitch - Ravenlord (03:40)
Stormwitch Ravenlord Grey morning, dawn won the fight Daylight drives away the night Fog's rising out in the fields The birth of winter is in sight Dark shadow's fall from the sky They alight on gallows tree Black...
Stormwitch-Walpurgis Night(Studio Version) (03:01)
Walpuris Night not a video The time has come, the witches are ready tonight on the hill, black sabbath, evil rite they are descending on magical broomsticks riding on he-goats through the night Come nearer, come...
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Discography
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- Walpurgis Night - 1984 (Powerstation)
- Tales Of Terror - 1985 (Powerstation)
- Stronger Than Heaven - 1986 (Powerstation)
- The Beauty And The Beast - 1987 (Gama)
