Witchhammer, also known as Witch, was founded in 1986, hibernated during some periods of the 90's, and was back on the road in 2003 to, once again, crack the structures. The band, which almost keeps its original line-up, has always been characterized by its capacity to interact with the bangers, providing unforgettable concerts across the country. Musically, a remarkable trait of Witchhammer's is the ability to cross boundaries, challenging its ensuing obstacles and producing metal of the heaviest lineage.

Despite some years of inactivity, the band had never ceased to exist as an ideal and its return had only been waiting for favorable conditions to take place. All of the band members had been fully involved in other musical projects, such as Fluid and Freak (Casito), Refen (Teddy) and Myfault (Paulo Caetano), and kept alive the revolutionary flame of indignation against the degrading neo-liberal capitalist civilization. Besides Teddy, Casito and Paulo Caetano (band founders), the old Witch received younger blood with the addition of guitarist Rogério Sena (former Refen, Hellraiser).

Now, with a new CD, Ode to Death (2006), once again by recording label Cogumelo, the band expects to see old friends and meet new ones on the road through all Brazilian states. In concerts, Witchhammer has been trying to play songs from all albums, illustrating in its set list not only the band's own history, but also the history of 'mineiro' metal, a movement which the band is proud of being a part of. Ode to Death brings back two old songs from Witchhammer's, "Weekend in Auschwitz" (1987) and "Dartherium" (1988), with a more accurate performance, together with the tribute song "Perseguição", by veteran 'mineiro' band of the 80's Sagrado Inferno. Added to these three, there are 10 brand new songs that carry the identity of the Witch of the 80's, together with the new possibilities of the present.

Beware, for the Witch is back on the road again!!!