Artist: Witch
Release: Salem's Rise, 1985
Country: USA (Dayton, Ohio)
Label: Eargasm Records #ER 2001
Edition: 100 copies
Format: 12" Vinyl
More details at HMR: http://www.heavymetalrarities.com/witch-us
"Unearthing the Obscure" will be a serie where I publish some info about almost totally unknown and forgotten bands (often not available anywhere else on the net). I will always try to give you as much details as possible, including back + front sleeves and some samples. Also note that everything are taken from my own converstations with a reliable source (often a member of the band, producer, friend or relative). Feel free to ask questions or provide more info in the comments!.
Let's kickstart with the band WITCH and their album 'Salem's Rise'.
Special thanks goes out to Dan!.
WITCH was a shortlived and very unknown band from Dayton, Ohio consisting of the members Ace Matthews (Vocals), Teg George (Guitar), Dave Chappie (Bass) and Tony Chappie (Drums). Their only release was the 'Salem's Rise' LP recorded in Tim Groegan's studio in Huber Heights (a suburb of Dayton). The studio was nothing more then a spare bedroom converted for recording work. The album was released on Tim's label Eargasm Records in 1985 limited to 100 copies. Guitarist Ted Goerge also released several singles on Tim's label (see 'Chained Heat / Rock'n Roll Dreams') and later founded the band BLUE GLOVE.
Line-Up:
Ace Matthews - Vocals
Ted George - Guitar (Blue Glove, Ted George)
Dave Chappie - Bass
Tony Chappie - Drums
Record Info:
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Audio Productions, New Carlisle, OH.
Produced by Ted George.
Executive Producer: Tim Grogean.
Engineered by Mike Niklas.
Covert Art by Vicki D.
"Joy" mentioned in the thanklist was Tim's wife and Pokey and Boots was their cats.
Thanklist:
L.D. Hampshire for keyboards, vocal characterizations, spells and general aggravation. Benny Phillips for all his help in the past years, Peg, Joy, Connie, Laura, Kelly, Heather, Pokey, Boots, Dean Guitars, Marshall, Zildjan, Rick M., Jim, Old Man Winter, Bud & J.D., Bonesy's, Wild Shirley, Dave, Pooh, Aunt Edna, The last unicorn & other goblins, dragons, dwarves, trolls, & mystical creatures of the night. And a special thanks to all our friends, families & fans who supported us throughout the years -- we needed it. Tim Grogean and Mike Niklas for all of their hard work and time spent on the album, and all the good times and parties at Eargasm Productions.
If you want to participate in the future series with info about a unknown / rare / obscure / unreleased release please write to me at: strappado@live.se.
Part II: METAL MERCHANT (US) - S/T [EP] (1986)
1. Poison
2. Beckon
3. Eyes on You
4. Lady Medusa
5. Will I See You Again
6. Teen of Darkness
7. Hear the Thunder
8. Salem's Rise
9. Loki
10. Something Evil
Release: Salem's Rise, 1985
Country: USA (Dayton, Ohio)
Label: Eargasm Records #ER 2001
Edition: 100 copies
Format: 12" Vinyl
More details at HMR: http://www.heavymetalrarities.com/witch-us
"Unearthing the Obscure" will be a serie where I publish some info about almost totally unknown and forgotten bands (often not available anywhere else on the net). I will always try to give you as much details as possible, including back + front sleeves and some samples. Also note that everything are taken from my own converstations with a reliable source (often a member of the band, producer, friend or relative). Feel free to ask questions or provide more info in the comments!.
Let's kickstart with the band WITCH and their album 'Salem's Rise'.
Special thanks goes out to Dan!.
WITCH was a shortlived and very unknown band from Dayton, Ohio consisting of the members Ace Matthews (Vocals), Teg George (Guitar), Dave Chappie (Bass) and Tony Chappie (Drums). Their only release was the 'Salem's Rise' LP recorded in Tim Groegan's studio in Huber Heights (a suburb of Dayton). The studio was nothing more then a spare bedroom converted for recording work. The album was released on Tim's label Eargasm Records in 1985 limited to 100 copies. Guitarist Ted Goerge also released several singles on Tim's label (see 'Chained Heat / Rock'n Roll Dreams') and later founded the band BLUE GLOVE.
Line-Up:
Ace Matthews - Vocals
Ted George - Guitar (Blue Glove, Ted George)
Dave Chappie - Bass
Tony Chappie - Drums
Record Info:
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Audio Productions, New Carlisle, OH.
Produced by Ted George.
Executive Producer: Tim Grogean.
Engineered by Mike Niklas.
Covert Art by Vicki D.
"Joy" mentioned in the thanklist was Tim's wife and Pokey and Boots was their cats.
Thanklist:
L.D. Hampshire for keyboards, vocal characterizations, spells and general aggravation. Benny Phillips for all his help in the past years, Peg, Joy, Connie, Laura, Kelly, Heather, Pokey, Boots, Dean Guitars, Marshall, Zildjan, Rick M., Jim, Old Man Winter, Bud & J.D., Bonesy's, Wild Shirley, Dave, Pooh, Aunt Edna, The last unicorn & other goblins, dragons, dwarves, trolls, & mystical creatures of the night. And a special thanks to all our friends, families & fans who supported us throughout the years -- we needed it. Tim Grogean and Mike Niklas for all of their hard work and time spent on the album, and all the good times and parties at Eargasm Productions.
If you want to participate in the future series with info about a unknown / rare / obscure / unreleased release please write to me at: strappado@live.se.
Part II: METAL MERCHANT (US) - S/T [EP] (1986)
1. Poison
2. Beckon
3. Eyes on You
4. Lady Medusa
5. Will I See You Again
6. Teen of Darkness
7. Hear the Thunder
8. Salem's Rise
9. Loki
10. Something Evil
this is great idea Strap! Would like to listen to the full album though..
please share if you can, thanks a lot
Eugenio
won't you share it with us?
with all the respect you deserve, if you sold this record for more than $1500 USD, why can't you just share the songs here? Thanks for the feedback and congrats on the great blog.
Yeah, you've taken so much from all other websites, blogs, and everywhere but when it comes to giving something back there comes nothing from your side? You've got the money, so why don't share the music now?
heres one for sale on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Witch-Salems-Rise-Hard-to-find-Metal-Very-Rare-1985-Dayton-Ohio-/281206774369?
This is bring reissued on vinyl by gotta groove records 10/31/18
One last original sealed 1985 "Salem's Rise" available at amplifiedband.com reissue available also.