ION DIVE

2026 reissue of the "Witches" demo, originally recorded in 1984 by this American traditional Heavy Metal band. Although it was only released on cassette and never developed into an official full-length album, its 10 compositions display a level of songwriting and musical maturity that could easily have supported a proper debut record. This edition also includes 6 live bonus tracks, making it the most complete collection of ION DRIVE's known material.

The material presented here offers a fascinating glimpse into the golden age of US Heavy Metal. These songs combine power, melody and a strong epic flair, highlighting the abilities of a band that, despite remaining largely unknown, left behind an impressive body of work. Far from being merely a collector's curiosity, "Witches" stands as a valuable document of the creativity and depth that characterized the American underground metal scene of the 1980s.

Recommended for fans of: HEIR APPARENT, FIFTH ANGEL, CRIMSON GLORY, LEATHERWOLF, SAVATAGE.