“Bloody Demon” is the second single from Pale Horse Ritual’s latest album “Diabolic Formation” – currently streaming everywhere
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Music Video by Chris Babalis at Chris’ Witchy Stuff
Footage by Ryan Hilton, Jeff Burbridge, Dave Machado and Chris Lazaar
Formed in 2024 under the shadow of Hamilton’s industrial skyline, Pale Horse Ritual emerged from a shared fascination with the darker corners of heavy music. Their sound fuses doom, stoner rock, and heavy psych, drawing influence from the titans of the 1970s while weaving in a distinctly modern, gothic edge.
The band’s first offering, the Enchantress EP, hinted at their ritualistic approach; hypnotic riffs, pounding rhythms, and a haze of analogue fuzz. With their debut album Diabolic Formation, Pale Horse Ritual take their vision further, conjuring an atmosphere both immersive and unsettling. Each track feels like an invocation, built on layers of distortion, spectral organ, and the commanding presence of Paco’s vocals.
Known for their live intensity, Pale Horse Ritual transforms every stage into a séance, pulling audiences into a world where mysticism and heaviness intertwine. Whether it’s the sludgy groove of “Wickedness” or the sinister hooks of “Bloody Demon,” the band crafts songs that echo with menace and allure.
Rooted in the spirit of Black Sabbath and Pentagram yet carving their own spectral lane, Pale Horse Ritual aren’t JUSTreviving the past. they’re resurrecting it with new life, fire, and conviction.
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
Single Art: Chris Babalis
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