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Hometown: Seattle, WA
Management: Steve Jones, THE NEW ALTERNATIVE
Website: www.new.facebook.com
Sounds Like: Black Sabbath, RED FANG, Fu Manchu, Soundgarden, Electric Wizard
Genre: Rock
Ancient Warlocks are a relatively new band from Seattle, WA., with their first live show being in November of 2010. Their primary focus is the groove, more than anything, and all of the other ingredients are a response to that. The vocals, the guitar sounds, the whole band's sound, the riffing, all of it.
Ancient Warlocks are; Darren Chase - whose solid rhythm guitar work and punk flavored delivery of Fuzz drive the riffs; Aaron Krause - whose smoky vocal howl soars amongst his own blend of subtle lead guitar lines and swirling feedback psyche; Anthony ‘Oni’ Timm - a dynamic and energetic bassist with thick, rolling grooves that belie his noise rock influence; and Steve Jones - whose veteran status, behind both the drums and the recording console, give him invaluable insight into keeping heads nodding and bodies moving to the grooves.
Ancient Warlocks teamed up with Digital Warfare Records to release their 'Superwizard' 7" debut single in May of 2011. The "Superwizard" single is a limited edition pressing of 300 hand numbered copies of 7" vinyl with original cover artwork by Eric Pruyn hand silk screened in black onto one of three different color covers (White, Yellow, Olive). The single is also available as a digital download through the various links listed on this page.
During their first eighteen months, Ancient Warlocks have shared the stage with such bands as Mars Red Sky, Lord Dying, White Orange, Witchburn, Princess, Brokaw, Stone Axe, ZEKE, Tom Price Dessert Classic, Vaporland, VALIS, The Spittin' Cobras, Zero Down, Thee Emergency, Mico de Noche, Argonaut, Sleep Capsule, Radio Moscow, Antique Scream, Pouch, James Whiton, Premonition 13, Witch Mountain, The Hookers, Serial Hawk, He Who's Ox Is Gored, etc.
After honing their sound by playing live shows for slightly over a year, and writing additional material, the band has completed the recording, and is now re-mixing, the material for a full length album. They are currently talking with a couple of different labels about a possible release. Judging by the positive crowd responses that they have been getting, I have a feeling even bigger things are in store for Ancient Warlocks.
*Dan Beloit: Lead Guitar on 'Superwizard' 7", & 'Killer's Moon' Demo
*Justin Butrick: Bass on 'White Dwarf', 'Lion Storm', & 'Thunder Punch Elephant Kick' Demos
"No matter what Ancient Warlocks future plans are, no matter what label releases them, no matter what genre they're classified as, I can only believe it will all be fucking awesome, and I'm excited to see what's next for the band that's steadily flashing on the rock 'n' roll radar."
Nikki McCoy - Weekly Volcano
“Put to press less than a year after the band played its first show in 2010, the Superwizard 7” is the first official outing for Seattle fuzzsome foursome Ancient Warlocks. … Ancient Warlocks keep to the straightforward heavy rock, and when the(y) up the tempo, they don’t lose sight of that ethic. … “Superwizard” is catchier than “Into the Night,” and the single is over before you know it, serving nonetheless as an engaging first offering from the band. … Ancient Warlocks are on the right track in terms of developing a solid stoner rock foundation. …the songwriting is fluid on Superwizard, and that’s probably the most essential aspect of all, … . Planet Earth needs riffs, and if they come with the tube-amped warmth that Ancient Warlocks are providing, all the better. Not complicated, but sometimes that’s just right.”
H.P. Taskmaster - The Obelisk
"Next month, it will be one year since local riffmasters Ancient Warlocks first hit the bar circuit..." "Within that year, the band proved itself worthy of the constant Sabbath comparisons, ..." "While at times their sound skips into the Sword-like territory, the band keeps things straightforward, never straying from the goal of rocking the fuck out."
Kevin Diers - The Stranger
"Great set, great band, great fun!" "Take my advice and support the Ancient Warlocks... you will not be disappointed! Cheers!"
The Creeper - Seattle Sinner
"...I came across a kick ass band from Seattle, WA. They are the Ancient Warlocks." "They will have a limited edition 7″ out in the spring and are currently in talks with some labels about releasing a full length." "2011 may turn out to be the year o Ancient Warlocks."
Bill Goodman - The Soda Shop
“Listed in 'Seattle Rock Guy' Bands to Watch in 2011 "They are heavy as hell, groovy as fuck..."
"...they are a breath of fresh air and I can now sleep easier knowing we now have AW shows to look forward to."”
Nik Christofferson - Seattle Rock Guy
"Ancient Warlocks are fairly new with about a dozen or less shows under their belt. All of them being seasoned musicians, it sounded like they'd been together for decades!" "Great set, great band, great fun!"
The Creeper - Seattle Sinner
"Ancient Warlocks are worth checking out." "A band that only played their first show last month, it appears that Ancient Warlocks have got the stoner rock formula down to a science."
Jason mKey - Seattle Show Gal
"...together they blend 1975 era Black Sabbath with the hooks and drive of Damaged era Black Flag. Needless to say I was blown away! I wasn't the only one either. Being the opener, when they hit their first chord the floor wasn't looking too good. By the time they hit their second chord... the fists were pumping, the hair was swingin' and the beer was flying! Great set, great band, great fun!"
The Creeper - Seattle Sinner
