“The record has a collaborative mix of themes and messages running throughout. However one main recurring theme was the general complexity of creation. The record was recorded during personal hardships, illnesses and health scares, equipment nightmares and overall musical issues. The main body of music was written by our guitarist Ewan Lee who says the
Produced and mixed by George Collings at In Heart Studios, mastered by Grant Berry (Boston Manor, Ithaca, Static Dress) at Fader Mastering and featuring a guest vocal appearance from Tom Prendergast of Bury Tomorrow, a music video for the title track of the new Rituals EP “Hope In Hatred” is now streaming. The single celebrates the
Following the news that they will be opening for Siamese in London in October, Newcastle’s Rituals have announced a EP titled “Hope In Hatred” for a 7th November arrival. Mastered by Grant Berry (Boston Manor, Ithaca, Static Dress) at Fader Mastering, the title track of the record features a guest vocal appearance from Tom Prendergast
“Your burning godless hell, Confined by overwhelming issues, Overwhelmed by statements, Of restraining resistance, Unknowing existence, Not only wanting f***ing distance, From everyone from everything…”
Down For Life Music in association with Kerosene Management have announced a pair of weekenders titled the “Northern Dirtbags Tour“. The six shows will take place in April and find Rituals and Waterlines co-headlining with support from a different band on each weekend. The question is, will either of the bands take to the stage
Having found themselves in the dark Newcastle’s Rituals have kept their perpetual forward motion going with new single “Deathwish“. Produced and mixed by George Collings at In Heart Studios and accompanied by a music video directed, shot and edited by Green Lane Productions and Media, if it hasn’t already it will no doubt be aired
Joined by Lewis MacRae of Rituals fame Northern Ireland homewreckers Archives have unleashed a music video for “Sharkpit” to celebrate the release of their sophomore album “No Bliss In Ignorance“. An album that also features the presence of Benji Mars of Waterlines it combines brutal music with melodic hooks and boundless energy and is one
They say that one good turn deserves another so having given us a debut full length album in 2021’s “Decay” which left a dent in our skulls, Northern Ireland Progressive Metalcore outfit Archives are due a second. They’ve earned the right by supporting Skindred during a run of sold out shows, reducing Techfest Techabiliation to
Describing it as “a new anthem of interpretation, raw and exposed to the world“, a new era for Newcastle riff slingers Rituals has begun with “Broken Spirit“. A single produced and mixed by George Collings at In The Heart Studios before being mastered by Grant Berry (Employed To Serve, Ithaca, Boston Manor) Fader Mastering, it’s
There can be no doubt that the World looks like an entirely different place for Rituals now they have Marshall Records in their corner having won Kerrang! Radio’s The Deal competition. The North East Metal act were already on the crest of a wave of their own making but a boost is always well received
