Häxdans unleashes heavy storm on “Leather Wings”

Häxdans, the new Swedish heavy metal affair, has released their first single, “Leather Wings,” from their self-titled debut album, which will be released this spring. In the tradition of classic heavy metal, "Hellfire" is a fearless statement from the band about who they are, but also a winking homage to infectious riffs and antisocial lyrics that dive straight into the dark-hearted fun of cutthroat demon summoning.

“Leather Wings” is more than a song, it’s an introduction to Häxdans. They straddle past and present with every guitar riff, tipping the cap to metal’s iconic forebears while branding it in their own Swedish mold. The  chorus's bite is heavy and lasting in this headbanger’s anthem, equally suited to live shows and late-night listening.

This single is an invitation, an opportunity to indulge in the theatrical, the mystical, and the unapologetically heavy. Fans of the genre will appreciate the band’s reverence for the metal legacy, but they will also be swept away by the new vitality and darkly impulsive lyricism that Häxdans brings to bear.

As our first taste of their LP debut, “Leather Wings” sets the stage for what’s to come, a record rich in heavy metal folklore, with riffs that bite and hooks that hang around. Whether you’re an old metalhead or a wide-eyed newbie not quite sure what to make of the local scene, Häxdans guarantees one thing, at least one great sonic adventure.