"Sortilege - the best French Metal had to offer. Timeless classics!" This statement by Deaf Forever magazine journalist Michael Kohsiek perfectly encapsulates the stature of Sortilege. The iconic French Metal act, forged in 1981, left an indelible mark with their debut self-titled EP in 1983 and the stellar inaugural album "Metamorphose" a year later. These releases swiftly attained cult status and are revered today as among the most crucial—arguably the paramount—contributions to Heavy Metal from France.