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
It has been something of a whirlwind of a 2023 for North East Metal act Rituals which shows no sign of ending any time soon. Winning Kerrang! Radio’s The Deal competition and secured them the chance to record a game-changing EP with Marshall Records as well as performing at the 20th Anniversary of Download Festival.
“This is the most we’ve pushed ourselves musically on a record… The EP stands as a statement piece with Marshall Records, and the heaviest, most melodic, and progressive work to date. It’s the proudest we have ever been as Rituals. The EP is meant to take you on a journey through mental growth, views on
Rituals and Archives have announced a co-headlining run of six shows across England and Ireland together titled “The Riffening Tour” for August as each band takes the other around their neck of the woods. The former have the critically acclaimed EP “Show Me The Signs” to rip through while the later will be delivering cuts
Accompanying the arrival of their self titled EP Black Coast have shared a music video for opening cut “Real (Are You Listening)“. If you haven’t had the pleasure, it’s full powerful songs front loaded with slick riffs and bombastic percussion which if you’re quick you can catch at one of the release shows with Rituals…
Just before Gingerbread John McClane gets put back in his box for another year, it’s time said thank you to a few people for another fantastic year of Metal Noise. Breaking out of the lockdown of what we’ve affectionately called the plague years live shows were in full effect and we were able to bring
Still looking for the signs and fresh from a show in Manchester in support of Monasteries and Sunfall, Newcastle Metal merchants Rituals have shared an ambient remix of “Oceans Subside“. The original version of the cut appears on the bands September released sophomore EP with the promise of this rendition appearing on Spotify as a Christmas
