This 2000 EP showcases Electric Wizard in a transitional phase, refining their signature doom metal sound with elements that would come to define their classic era.
- "Supercoven" was released by Southern Lord Recordings in 2000. The EP features four tracks, including the title track and a cover of Black Sabbath's "Iron Man." It is considered a key release in the band's discography, bridging their early material with their more recognized later sound.
- The EP was recorded at the Highghyll Studio in Dorset, England. The production was handled by the band themselves, with additional mastering by Adam Pike. "Supercoven" has been reissued multiple times on CD and vinyl.
- The EP's artwork features a painting by Joe Coleman, depicting a scene of witchcraft and dark rituals. The cover art has become iconic within the doom metal scene. The EP's release cemented Electric Wizard's reputation as a significant force in the genre.
Electric Wizard is a doom metal band from Dorset, England, formed in 1993. They are known for their heavy, riff-laden sound and occult themes. On "Supercoven," released in 2000, the band delivered a transitional EP that bridged their earlier work with the more refined sound of their subsequent LPs.
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