Witchfynde - Divine Victims: Witchfynde Albums 1980-1983 - Music CD

Three CD collection containing a trio of albums by the British metal band. Each CD comes in a mini LP sleeve and all three are housed id a Although coming to prominence alongside Iron Maiden, Tygers Of Pan Tang and Diamond Head during the burgeoning New Wave Of British Heavy Metal scene of the late '70s and early '80s, the roots of Witchfynde go back to 1973, when drummer Gra Scoresby met guitarist Montalo. Formed in Derbyshire, they were eventually joined by vocalist Steve Bridges and bassist Andro Coulton, playing their first official gig supporting Thin Lizzy at Derby College. Following the likes of Def Leppard and Iron Maiden, Witchfynde's 1979 debut was to have been a self-financed release in the form of the 'Give 'Em Hell' single, although it was eventually issued on the independent Rondelet Records. The full-length debut LP Give 'Em Hell was issued in May 1980, followed by some impressive support slots with Saxon, Motorhead, Girl and Girlschool. The band released two additional albums - Stagefright and Cloak & Dagger.