After disbanding Crystal Viper, Marta Gabriel – who is also a respected session musician and has toured and recorded with acts such as Vader, Manilla Road, and Metalucifer – strikes back with her new band.
Leatherwitch presents a new approach, new attitude, new quality, and new energy.
The debut single “Beast Inside” (watch it below) where fast headbanging rhythms, classic Speed Metal riffing, a pounding rhythm section, shredding guitar solos, and super catchy vocal lines meet a classic gothic horror werewolf tale, already reveals what to expect from the debut album, “First Spell”, which will be released on May 29th, 2026, via Listenable Records.
Watch out for more Heavy Metal galore!
“First Spell” available in Limited edition De Luxe Blue / Black vinyl with exclusive bonus track & Limited edition O card CD with exclusive bonus track comes with free poster postcard and coaster.
Pre-order “First Spell” here.
Tracklist:
1. Heroes and the Dice (5:09)
2. Beast Inside (3:59)
3. Bound by the Night (4:11)
4. Silver Stallions (4:31)
5. Living in the Fast Lane (4:13)
6. The New Beginning (7:42)
7. Two Tons of Steel (3:42)
8. In the Middle of the Night ?(3:07)
Exclusive Bonus tracks :
• Walls of Jericho / Ride the Sky (Helloween cover) [6:35] (only on the CD version)
• Black Wind, Fire and Steel (Manowar cover) [3:50] (only on the Vinyl version)
Following the “Beast Inside” debut 7inch, Leatherwitch’s debut album “First Spell” will let the listener encounter some sparkling riffs and solos accompanied by what is surely the most convincing vocal performance of Marta Gabriel’s career. Every track comes loud with its own clarity yet with a raw vibe thanks to refined production.
“Beast Inside” available in 7″ EP Red w/ Black Splatter Vinyl
Silver logo patch
Postcard signed by Marta
Free Beer coaster
Strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide.
Pre-order here – Release date: 23/04/2026
Artwork by: Mario E. Lopez M.
Photo credit: Bart Gabriel
Line-up:
Marta Gabriel – Vocals, guitar, bass, drums
Special guest: Giuseppe Taormina – Guitar solo
