WITCH RIPPER's third album, "Through the Hourglass," showcases their ability to blend captivating melodies, catchy riffs, and various metal subgenres, aligning them with bands like MASTODON and BARONESS while also channeling influences like QUEEN and COHEED AND CAMBRIA. The album continues the narrative from their previous work, exploring themes of time and existence. Formed in Seattle in 2012, the band gained attention with their EP and debut album and achieved global recognition with their second release. They've toured with prominent rock and metal bands and are planning a U.S. tour and potential European shows to promote the new album, reinforcing that metal music remains vibrant.

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