Tag: Rituals

NEWS: Waterlines and Rituals co-headlining in April 2025!

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

NEWS: Rituals have but one wish?!

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

NEWS: Archives swim with the fishes?

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

Review: “No Bliss In Ignorance” by Archives

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

NEWS: Rituals search for their spirit animal?

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

NEWS: Rituals embrace the darkness once more…

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

NEWS: Rituals share “Cataclysm” music video!

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.

Review: “I Found Myself In The Dark” by Rituals

“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

NEWS: The Riffening Tour from Archives and Rituals!

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

NEWS: Black Coast won’t fall on deaf ears!

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…