Ukrainian black-metal act Windswept stir the cauldron with “The Potion”

Ukrainian black metal project Windswept, founded by Drudkh mastermind Roman Sayenko, return to grim history with “The Potion.” The track is part of the band’s new album “The Devil’s Vertep,” a six-song narrative built from archival witch trial records from Western Ukraine. While “Investigation” arrived first with an official stream, “The Potion” now surfaces as the story’s sinister brew, pointing to accusations, folk remedies, and the fear that drove 18th-century interrogations. Therefore, the song fits perfectly within the record’s stark, documentary concept.

“The Devil’s Vertep” lands on December 12, 2025 via Season of Mist’s Underground Activists, and its sequence sets the scene: “Infanticide,” “Investigation,” “Torture & Confession,” “The Potion,” “Nest of the Witches,” and “Verdicts.” Because the album follows a courtroom arc, “The Potion” acts like evidence presented against the accused, echoing superstition and social panic. In addition, press notes confirm the album’s historical inspiration, drawn from The Black Book of Kremenets Castle.

Now streaming below, “The Potion” captures Windswept’s signature approach — raw, immediate, and atmospheric, yet steeped in haunting realism. Meanwhile, pre-orders for “The Devil’s Vertep” are live through BandCamp.

Listeners can experience “The Potion” on Spotify and follow Windswept’s official channels as the full story of “The Devil’s Vertep” continues to unfold.

1. Infanticide
2. Investigation
3. Torture & Confession
4. The Potion
5. Nest of the Witches
6. Verdicts