The Witch Trials was a one-off musical collaboration between
Jello Biafra
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Initially ac ...
(of
Dead Kennedys
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),
Adrian Borland
Adrian Kelvin Borland (6 December 1957 – 26 April 1999) was an English singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer, best known as the frontman of post-punk band the Sound.
Following a substantial musical career spanning numerous group ...
(of
the Sound),
Morgan Fisher
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(of
Mott the Hoople
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) and Christian Lunch.
The group released only one self-titled EP in its lifetime.
EP
Background
''The Witch Trials'' was recorded in England.
According to Biafra, "''The Witch Trials'' is the most evil record I've ever been associated with".
Release
The EP was released in 1981 by
Subterranean Records. According to John Trubee of
''Spin'', the EP was released "with virtually no promotion and no information".
Track listing
References
External links
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Electropunk musical groups
British supergroups
Rock music supergroups