Dead Witches

Dead Witches is a prominent UK-based occult doom metal project founded in 2016 by Mark Greening, a foundational figure in the genre known for his work with Electric Wizard and Ramesses. The band's identity is inextricably linked to Greening's signature 'swinging' drum style, which provides a loose, jazz-inflected groove to otherwise crushing doom riffs.

This rhythmic foundation is paired with the ethereal, psych-influenced vocals of Virginia Monti, creating a sound that bridges the gap between 70s proto-metal and modern stoner-doom. Their discography, including 'Ouija' and 'The Final Exorcism', explores themes of demonology and the supernatural, leaning heavily into a vintage horror aesthetic. Critically, the band is noted for maintaining a raw, analog production quality that favors texture and atmosphere over digital precision. They occupy a specific niche in the 'Sabbathian' lineage, prioritizing the 'groove' of doom over the sheer nihilism of sludge, making them a key reference point for fans of the 'occult rock' revival.