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Carrying on the proud legacy of Pacific Northwest heavy metal bands such as MALICE, METAL CHURCH, early QUEENSRYCHE and WILD DOGS, SPELLCASTER formed during early 2009 to prove that traditional heavy metal is alive and well in the USA. After solidifying their lineup, SPELLCASTER hit the studio in late 2009 to record and self-release their debut three song CD EP entitled Spells of Speed. Catching the attention of New York’s Heavy Artillery Records, the band were offered an opportunity to join the label’s growing roster. Spells of Speed was re-released with bonus tracks during October 2010 becoming the first installment in the label’s now popular “Wax Maniax” demo series of limited edition vinyl and CD demo releases. The limited edition of 200 MLPs and 200 CDs sold out almost immediately and gained high praise from the metal press. Having completed their first North American tour during late 2010, SPELLCASTER returned home to their native Portland to put the finishing touches on the songwriting for their forthcoming debut album Under the Spell before hitting the studio during December 2010 to begin laying down the tracks.

Now armed and ready for battle, SPELLCASTER prepare for the release of Under the Spell on July 12th with two record release shows in the Pacific Northwest before finalizing plans for their next North American tour during late summer. As of today Under the Spell is now available for preview and digital pre-order at the Heavy Artillery Records bandcamp site: http://heavyartillery.bandcamp.com

Catch SPELLCASTER during their record release party weekend:

7/15 - Portland,OR @ Plan B
7/16 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey

Listen to SPELLCASTER at http://www.myspace.com/spellcaster123 or http://heavyartillery.bandcamp.com/albu ... -the-spell

Received this one from Heavy Artillery here the other day. Was a bit sceptical at first listens, but now, after 7-8 spins, it's really starting to grow on me. Catchy and lots of energy. A mix of heavy metal and thrash. Kinda standard stuff, but well executed.

Is there a vinyl press?Will there be one?

Trigger wrote:Is there a vinyl press?Will there be one?

As per Spellcaster's website: "CD available now at http://store.heavyartillery.us - Vinyl coming August 2nd!"

I have listened to the whole album in streaming on the website, I will surely buy it. Nice album congrats !

80sKid wrote:

Haha that's just what I thought.

daniel wrote:Haha that's just what I thought.

Well, come on...

What???

daniel wrote:What???

The two album covers are so close it's obviously a stolen concept.

Your wife called, she said you forgot your badge at home. Here

Yes, I meant that when I saw the Spellcaster cover I also thought of the Cruella one... and I didn't understand what you meant.

stormspell wrote:Your wife called, she said you forgot your badge at home. Here

Do you not see the similarity?

All I see is a wizard dude shooting bolts from fingertips. That's what wizards are supposed to do. If you give me a penny for every artwork having wizards shooting bolts I'll be on some exotic beach sipping drinks with umbrellas

And besides, who cares?