Description
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.