{"product_id":"witchfinder-general-soviet-invasion-special-edition","title":"Witchfinder General - Soviet Invasion (Special Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy Metal Records presents a special edition of \u003cem\u003eSoviet Invasion\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eWitchfinder General\u003c\/strong\u003e, available on maroon vinyl and a black polycarbonate “vinyl-effect” CD. For the first time, this release compiles all of the band’s singles from their original two-album era into a single collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in 1979 in Stourbridge by \u003cstrong\u003eZeeb Parkes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Cope\u003c\/strong\u003e, the band emerged from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with a raw, doom-laden sound heavily influenced by \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sabbath\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although initially overlooked, Witchfinder General would go on to become cult pioneers of doom metal through releases such as \u003cem\u003eDeath Penalty\u003c\/em\u003e (1982), \u003cem\u003eFriends of Hell\u003c\/em\u003e (1983), and the original \u003cem\u003eSoviet Invasion!\u003c\/em\u003e EP. Their dark themes, controversial imagery, and uncompromising approach earned them a lasting place in heavy metal history and a significant influence on the development of the doom metal genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release captures the band at their most formative and uncompromising, presenting a definitive collection of their early recordings in one place. By bringing together these essential tracks in a fresh and highly collectible format, it offers both longtime fans and new listeners the opportunity to experience the origins of doom metal as it was first forged—loud, unpolished, and unmistakably heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heavy Metal Records","offers":[{"title":"Maroon Vinyl LP","offer_id":58359810457945,"sku":"SDZ-47525","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":58359810490713,"sku":"SDZ-47526","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/image_eb9458ae-ddb9-4307-a666-f63641338f8b.jpg?v=1781872330","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/witchfinder-general-soviet-invasion-special-edition","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}