In His Infernal Majesty's Service

In His Infernal Majesty's Service
Studio album by
Released25 November 2016
GenreThrash metal, death metal
Length37:46
44:29 (bonus tracks)
LabelCentury Media
ProducerWitchery
Witchery chronology
Witchkrieg
(2010)
In His Infernal Majesty's Service
(2016)
I Am Legion
(2017)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Angry Metal Guy [1]
Louder[2]
Broken Arrow[3]

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]

This album is the first for vocalist Angus Norder and drummer Chris Barkensjö, replacing Emperor Magus Caligula and Martin Axenrot respectively.[6]

Track listing

All songs written by Patrik Jensen.

No.TitleLength
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

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 13

Personnel

  • Angus Norder: vocals
  • Patrik Jensen: rhythm guitar
  • Rille Rimfält: rhythm and lead guitar
  • Sharlee D'Angelo: bass guitar
  • Chris Barkensjö: drums, percussion

References

  1. ^ "Witchery – In His Infernal Majesty's Service Review". Angry Metal Guy. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  2. ^ Edwin McFee (21 November 2016). "Witchery - In His Infernal Majesty's Service album review". Louder. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  3. ^ Josh Emery (16 December 2016). "Witchery – In His Infernal Majesty's Service". Broken Arrow Magazine. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  4. ^ "WITCHERY Returns With New Lineup, 'In His Infernal Majesty's Service' Album". 23 September 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Century Media Records - Witchery: : Premiere new song "Oath Breaker" off upcoming album, 'In His Infernal Majesty's Service'".
  6. ^ "Century Media Records - Witchery: : Upcoming album details, new line-up and cover artwork reveal!".
  7. ^ "Witchery - in His Infernal Majesty's Service - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives".
  8. ^ "Witchery Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2018.