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
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
Who knows what goes on behind closed doors? Even with a glass against the wall you’re not going to be able to make out every word of every argument that happens when two or more people are screaming at each other and throwing things to get their point across. Just hope you’re not in one
The beginning of the month of September saw the second EP “Show Me The Signs” from Newcastle’s Rituals land, a record which continues the evolution of their sound into heavier territories. Given the critical acclaim around their debut EP “Awake” following a trio of huge singles, the record was firmly on the highly anticipated list
Celebrating the release of their new EP “Show Me The Signs” which we reviewed earlier this week, Rituals have taken the plunge with a music video for the cut for the title track. Supporting the record they have a wealth of shows on the not too distant horizon in October with Ruina and in November
One day short of a calendar year after their debut EP “Awake” dropped, Newcastle’s Rituals return with a sophomore record in “Show Me The Signs” which takes the heavier sound that the band showcased following their initial trio of singles in “P.O.V“, “Snakes Head” and “False Royal“ and runs with it. Having received widespread praise
