Witch Mountain

Witch Mountain is a foundational pillar of the modern American doom metal revival, formed in Portland, Oregon in 1997. Founded by guitarist Rob Wrong and drummer Nate Carson, the band spent their early years establishing a 'homegrown doom' sound that prioritized bluesy, pentatonic riffing and a patient, mid-tempo swing.

After a period of relative dormancy in the mid-2000s, the band underwent a massive critical resurgence starting in 2009 with the addition of vocalist Uta Plotkin. This era, marked by the Billy Anderson-produced 'South of Salem' and the Profound Lore release 'Cauldron of the Wild', redefined the band as a premier act capable of blending traditional doom with high-level vocal artistry. Following Plotkin's departure, the band successfully transitioned to vocalist Kayla Dixon, whose background in musical theater and metal brought a fresh, equally powerful dynamic to their 2018 self-titled effort. Witch Mountain is frequently cited alongside peers like Windhand and Acid King, but they are distinguished by their stronger emphasis on traditional blues structures and 'big' vocal performances that eschew the typical buried-in-reverb style of stoner-doom.