The brand new album and Prosthetic debut from Portland, Oregon's classic heavy metal torchbearers, SPELLCASTER. Formed in 2009 and originally called Leatherwitch, the band's debut EP, Spells of Speed, was self-released but later reissued by Heavy Artillery Records in 2010. The band toured the US with Evil Survives in support of the reissue, before returning to the studio to work on their debut full length. In the summer of 2011, Under The Spell came out to much acclaim, comparing the band to fellow Pacific NW metallers, Sanctuary and Metal Church. Following this release, the band hit the road again, touring up and down the West Coast and all throughout the US. It was after this that band member changes and Heavy Artillery being sold resulting in them label-less painted a bleak picture for the band. Whereas other bands may have thrown in the towel, SPELLCASTER came out swinging harder than ever. New members were added and some roles were changed, then the band hit the road again, while writing for their second album. The self-titled, self-released, Joel Grind produced album garnered the most buzz the band ever had. They toured all throughout North America as well as headed overseas playing through Germany, The Netherlands and at the Headbanger's Open Air festival. Many labels took notice and ultimately, the band signed with Prosthetic Record and began work on their third LP. The recording for Night Hides The World was held in Oakland, CA and Portland, OR with Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish, Exmortus) handling production and mixing duties. The visceral achievement SPELLCASTER reached has created their fines release to date. Whereas previous releases were often compared to bands that have come before them, Night Hides The World sees the band standing on its own feet. They wear their influences on the sleeves ripped from their battle vests, but the unit created has given rise to a modern, mature take on the classic genre of heavy metal.
