Witch Club Satan in Munich – Concert Review
- L7
- 4 hours ago
- 3 min read
Expectations
For months I had been seeing reposts and clips of Witch Club Satan on Instagram. The more I saw, the more curious I became. At first glance, you could say they’re “just another black metal band from Norway.” But they’re not. Witch Club Satan is made up of three women, and their approach is unique. They mix raw black metal with theatrical witch rituals, brutal screams, punk energy, and an atmosphere that feels both primal and unsettling.
Their style has elements that remind me of early Mayhem — that raw chaos mixed with ritualistic energy. And yes, sometimes they play naked, which adds to the shock factor, but that’s not what makes them unique. What stood out most was that one of the members is in the final months of pregnancy, carrying twins, and still performing with full power. Seeing a pregnant woman screaming, moving, and playing bass in an extreme black metal show is something I doubt I’ll ever witness again.
Arrival, Merch & Beer
This time I arrived a bit later, but I knew the Backstage well enough to judge my timing. By the time I got there, it was already completely packed. The band had originally been booked for the smaller Backstage Club, but demand was so huge that the show was upgraded to the larger Backstage Halle. That sold out too. Honestly, if the Backstage Werk had been available, I think they would have filled it as well.
Beer was, as always at Backstage, from Augustiner. Cold, fresh, and for me still the best concert beer around.
Merch wasn’t extensive, but the designs were fantastic. About three different T-shirts were available, including a tour shirt for 35 euros, which I picked up. Vinyls, however, were completely sold out — not surprising considering the hype around the band and the fact that this was still only the early part of the tour. That alone says a lot about the growing demand.
Spit Mask
The support act was Spit Mask, an industrial duo from Berlin. Their sound is heavy on synthesizers, distorted beats, and an unsettling atmosphere. A woman and a man shared the stage, creating something both bizarre and hypnotic. It’s not my personal style of music, but their presence and experience were undeniable. Clearly, they already have a strong following — people were taking photos with them, buying merch, and cheering them on. If you’re into industrial and dark electronic music, Spit Mask is a band worth checking out.
Witch Club Satan
Expectations were sky-high, and Witch Club Satan delivered beyond them. They entered the stage as if stepping into a ritual — slow, intense, with a presence that froze the room before the first note. Across the show they had three costume changes: starting in white witch-like robes with horns, then performing a section completely naked with their long black hair flowing, and finally returning in terrifying scarecrow-style outfits that looked straight out of a nightmare.
The performance was brutal, captivating, and musically on point. The screams weren’t just screams — they were controlled, powerful, and sustained in a way that only comes with real technique and training. At one point, the sound cut out due to a technical issue, and the band immediately switched to an a cappella chant, turning the mistake into one of the most chilling moments of the night.
The set lasted around 80 minutes, which felt perfect considering their current repertoire. And the fact that tickets were only 20 euros? Honestly, it felt almost unreal for the level of intensity, uniqueness, and performance they gave.
And again, I have to highlight it: seeing a woman that far into pregnancy deliver black metal vocals with such intensity while playing bass and moving across the stage was something unforgettable. It made the night feel historic.
Final Thoughts
Witch Club Satan is not for everyone, and they don’t intend to be. Some people even wrote to me on social media saying it was “too much” for them. But that’s exactly the point: this isn’t music made to please the mainstream. It’s music that pushes boundaries, breaks stereotypes, and creates an atmosphere more like a horror film than a traditional concert.
For me, this was one of those shows you know you’ll never forget. If they come back near here, I will definitely go again. And honestly, even if tickets were double or triple the price, it would still be worth it to see these incredible women bring their vision to life on stage.
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