Witchcraft A Sinner's Child Review
Witchcraft
A Sinner’s Child EP
Heavy Psych Sounds
2026
While the Swedish Doom/Folk band Witchcraft hasn’t always been a favorite of mine, “IDAG” felt like a step in the right direction. I really connected with that release. Fast forward a year, and the band returns with the surprising EP “A Sinner’s Child”.
Here, Witchcraft strip back even more layers of their Proto-Doom sound and lay everything bare. Even in the heavier moments, there’s a deep sense of vulnerability. There’s little to no angst; instead, the EP unfolds like a warm winter’s day - understated, intimate, and genuinely cozy. Music with this kind of vintage lean can sometimes lose me, but not here. I was hooked from the start, and I don’t mind that some of the lyrics are sung in the band’s native tongue.
The title track, “A Sinner’s Child,” is cinematic, layered with ethereal passages and acoustic textures. It plays like a reflective life testimonial, weighing hard lessons and quiet revelations. The EP’s emotional peak, however, is the acoustic “Even Darker Days.” The beauty in this track is difficult to overstate, it’s a tragic tale of love lost, delivered with striking restraint. The guitar approach recalls passages from Lord Vicar’s “Fear No Pain”, adding a familiar yet fitting touch.
It’s not all acoustic, though. “Själen Reser Sig” is a slow, grinding opus built around massive riffs that carry the EP into heavier, more immersive territory.
Once again, Witchcraft have me reconsidering my earlier dismissal of their catalog. The band continues to evolve, and this new era suits them well. I strongly recommend giving this EP your time, it’s not a fleeting release, but one with real staying power.