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PRESS RELEASE:
Pale Horse Ritual
Diabolic Formation
Black Throne Productions
28 November 2025
The time is once again drawing near for the next moonlit ritual. Canadian stoner/doom/heavy psych outfit PALE HORSE RITUAL evoke the occult sound of the '70s in their forthcoming album, Diabolic Formation. Hidden in the shadows, the quartet's fuzz-driven, analogue ambience lies in wait. Diabolic Formation is set to arrive in our realm on November 28, 2025, via Black Throne Productions.
Inspired by horror movies, an oppressive heaviness swarms and erupts in "Deflowered". Diving straight into the abyss, the steady rhythmic pulse grounds the track while guitar leads entwine - darting in and out of the thunderous shroud. The haunting psychedelic splendor of "Wickedness" is highly immersive. Rhythmic instrumentation carries the momentum throughout the track while additional textures are delivered by organ arrangements, atmospheric fuzz and compelling vocals. Flooded in a haze of heavy, there's something eerie and disturbing beneath the surface.
An abrasive greeting emanates from "Holy Lies". The stormy power of the deafeningly low tones is accompanied with the contrasting vocal melodies that writhe above. "Save You" arrives with an acoustic guitar-led introduction, a striking contrast to the previous track. Leaning further into psychedelic lands, "Save You" induces a dream-like state exploring the lighter side of PALE HORSE RITUAL's sound.
A rock 'n' roll spirit bursts into life at the arrival of "Bloody Demon". Groove rhythms are accompanied with lashings of fuzz and a memorable hook. The vintage vibes of "D.E.D." explode into ferocious fury of crashing cymbals, percussion, distortion and spooky organ notes. Thematically exploring the concept of an afterlife and pondering death, instrumental layers rise and fall while a demonic vocal performance reveals the monster within. Reaching "A Beautiful End", the ceremony concludes in a gothic tale of a love story between a man and a vampiress. Dramatic organ chords inject a theatricality into the steadfast rhythms and enticing, seductive vocals.
Line Up:
Paco (Bass/Vocals)
James Matheson (Lead Guitar)
Will Adams (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals)
Jonah Santa-Barbara (Drums)
Album Credits:
Producer: Will Adams
Recording Studio: Green Mountain Ranch
Engineer: Will Adams at Tell Me About It… Records
Mastering: Zack Hollow at Z Hollow Studios
Mixing: Will Adams
Album Cover Artist: Deleriavision
Guest Musicians:
Dom Valela- Keys, Vocals
Doom Valhalla- Italian Preacher
Album Formats: Vinyl, CD, Cassette, Digital
Track Listing:
1. Deflowered (5:58)
2. Wickedness (5:03)
3. Holy Lies (5:46)
4. Save You (3:13)
5. Bloody Demon (5:02)
6. DED (6:50)
7. A Beautiful End (6:55)
https://palehorseritual.bandcamp.com/
