Coven is an American rock band formed in the late 1960s, best known for pioneering occult- and witchcraft-themed music long before such imagery became mainstream in rock and metal. Fronted by vocalist Jinx Dawson, the group blended psychedelic rock, folk, and theatrical elements to create a darkly mesmerizing sound. Their debut album *Witchcraft Destroys Minds & Reaps Souls* (1969) is regarded as a cult classic, influencing future generations of heavy metal and gothic artists through its bold fusion of mysticism, protest, and performance.