KERRIGAN
The Ice Witch 7" BLUE

SKU: N-55091
GTIN: 4251267724116
Category: Euro
Artists: KERRIGAN
HAN: HRR 1046EP-BLUE
Release: 27.02.2026

High Roller Records, blue vinyl, insert, ltd...

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High Roller Records, blue vinyl, insert, ltd 250

Bruno Schotten - guitars & bass
Jonas Weber - vocals & guitars
Jakob Zeblin - bass
Jonathan Döring - drums

01 The Ice Witch
02 You just haven't earned it yet, Baby (The Smiths Cover)

Kerrigan are one of the most promising newcomers from Germany playing traditional heavy metal. The band was formed in Freiburg in 2019 by Bruno Schotten (guitars, bass) and Jonas Weber (vocals, guitars). The duo recorded a demo tape consisting of original compositions “Intruders”, “Force And Will” and “Heavy Metal 2020” plus a cover version of “Rest In Peace” by Wolf (UK). »Heavy Metal 2020« was later released by Fucking Kill Records on tape and vinyl (and later re-issued by High Roller Records).

For their first full-length album »Bloodmoon«, Kerrigan inked a deal with High Roller Records. »Bloodmoon« was recorded with the help of session drummer Jonathan Döring, an old friend of the band, and received very favorable reviews in the metal press when it was released back in 2023. Together with Jakob on bass, Jonathan now is a regular member of Kerrigan.

Three years after »Bloodmoon«, it’s time for more...

As a little taster for the new album, the band has decided to issue a limited edition 7” single. The A-side “The Ice Witch” is one of the catchiest and most striking numbers off the upcoming full-length, whereas the exclusive flipside “You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet Baby”, a breathtaking cover version of a song by The Smiths, marries the iconic 80s vibe with melodic heavy metal.

Guitarist Bruno Schotten explains: “Jonas and I have a similar taste when it comes to music of the eighties. A lot of our inspiration does not directly come from metal but from other (guitar-driven) music from the same period. Whereas last time around we covered a true NWOBHM classic – ‘Rest In Peace’ by Wolf – we now wanted to re-visit a band we both adore for their songwriting: namely The Smiths. Our interpretation of ‘You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet Baby’ will only be available as the B-Side of the ‘The Ice Witch’ single. We just wanted to do something special."

MATTHIAS MADER