NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 15, 2026
GRAVEWITCH’s New Video Summons “Damnable Evil” From Blackened Thrash Self-Titled Album Out Now!
+ Show Date w/ Savage Master & Oxygen Destroyer – Feb 12th in Eugene, OR
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Blackened thrash metal duo Gravewitch have released the official lyric video for “Damnable Evil,” the second single from their self‑titled full‑length album Gravewitch, which dropped this past June via Rock Sun Records.
Created by Kenji of Tsunami Films & Narcotic Wasteland, the “Damnable Evil” lyric video marks a first for the band, an intense visual companion that amplifies the track’s themes of psychological torment and early‑20th‑century asylum horror.
The track dives into the grim reality of early insane asylums, imagining the terror and mistreatment faced by those confined within. Musically, it blends Gravewitch’s signature blackened thrash with a heavier, groove‑driven undercurrent, an unsettling, immersive backdrop for the song’s lyrical descent into madness.
“The instrumentation captures what the lyrics are explaining. It’s different from the rest of the album, but still very much us,” adds Chris Fleming (Guitar/Vocals/Bass).
Watch and listen to the video for “Damnable Evil” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWtDqR4wq8I
Formed in 2013 in the high desert shadows of Bend, Oregon, Chris Fleming (guitar/vocals) and Andrew Ingraham (drums) have spent more than a decade forging their own brand of blackened thrash, fast, melodic, atmospheric, and uncompromisingly heavy. Their sound draws from titans like Kreator, Amon Amarth, Dark Funeral, Uada, Skeletonwitch, Emperor, and Vader, while remaining unmistakably their own.
Their self‑titled 2025 album represents the band’s most ambitious and polished work to date. Written during the global uncertainty of 2020, the record explores a wide spectrum of dark themes, from war and witchcraft to sleep paralysis, necromancy, and the infamous serial killer H.H. Holmes. Each of the album’s ten tracks stands apart, reflecting the chaotic energy of the era in which they were created.
“This is our first professional recording where listeners can truly hear the sound we’ve been striving for. Every song takes the audience on a different journey. We wanted this album to be an adventure. We’ve always been told we sound like a five‑piece band even though we’re a duo. This album shows who we are and where we’re going,” says Fleming.
Since their formation, Gravewitch have become a force in the Pacific Northwest metal scene, sharing stages with Warbringer, Goatwhore, Flotsam and Jetsam, Lord Dying, Nervosa, and more. Their reputation for ferocious, tightly executed live performances has earned them a cult following and a respected place in the underground.
Despite their growing success, the band has remained fiercely independent. Fleming handles the bulk of instrumentation on their releases, while both members collaborate closely on themes, structure, and songwriting. Their DIY ethos has shaped their identity from day one.
Gravewitch‘s self-titled album, released on June 18, 2025, via Rock Sun Records, is available on all digital platforms and CD.
Bandcamp (CD) – https://gravewitchofficial.bandcamp.com/album/gravewitch
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/7kBWr27iJzjvjOfTLP3ZgM
Music Video – “Mistress of Hate” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppa8bA5rk0A
In additional news, Gravewitch will be local support for Savage Master‘s tour stop in Eugene, OR, on February 12th, 2026. Info can be found here.
Show Dates:
Feb 12 – John Henry’s – Eugene, OR – Savage Master, Oxygen Destroyer, Gravewitch
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Track Listing:
1. Damnable Evil (4:24)
2. Phantasm (4:21)
3. Mistress of Hate (4:13)
4. Ritual Reanimation (4:35)
5. Atmospheric Alterations (4:31)
6. White City Devil (4:00)
7. Woodland Trance (5:09)
8. Systematic Fallout (4:21)
9. Operation Overlord (5:27)
10. The Once Sacred Gift of Life (3:32)
Album Length: 44:38
Album Credits:
All songs performed by: Chris Fleming & Andrew Ingraham
All songs written by: Chris Fleming & Andrew Ingraham
Produced by: Johnny Davis
Mixed by: Johnny Davis
Mastered by: Jay Maas
Artwork by: Agustinsane Iryanto
Band Lineup:
Chris Fleming: Guitar/Vocals/Bass
Andrew Ingraham: Drums
More info: Facebook.com/gravewitch | Instagram.com/gravewitchofficial
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“Turn the ignition on this song (Mistress of Hate) and it will rev up your engine into the red zone damned fast, with drums and bass pumping like high-octane pistons, the guitars going fiery and wild, and the vocals gnashing at your throat.” – No Clean Singing
“There’s a lot to savour here as Gravewitch inserts flecks of death and thrash into their already potent formula. I’ve given this album quite a few spins now and I recommend you do too.” – Neil Arnold / Metal Forces Magazine
“A blood-soaked gore-fest, of intense proportions; ‘Gravewitch’ does just as expected; fulfilling its purpose. Brilliant technical precision’s where this is at, though structurally and tonally, it’s not that different to most others in the same genre. So mainly, it just needs to introduce some variation and original signature touches, to add to the already highly skilled craftsmanship. Melodically, there’s room for growth, but all in all, an effective album, with a lot of well showcased musicianship. 9/10” – Rock Queen Reviews
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