NEWS: Shokran get a taste for the occult?

After announcing back in October that they were working on new material of a darker and gloomier nature but still within the realms of their signature style, Russian Progressive Metal outfit Shokran landed “Thirst For Revenge” in February. As too much is never enough for the ever prolific musicians, they have returned with “Ritual” for your listening pleasure. Question is, does it have that middle eastern flavour?