Saturday, 13 September 2025

Doom/Stoner Metallers PALE HORSE RITUAL Release "Bloody Demon" From Upcoming New Album Diabolic Formation Out Nov 28 Via Black Throne Productions


Under the canopy of a darkening forest, the album, Diabolic Formation is preparing to manifest in its final material form on November 28, 2025, via Black Throne Productions. As it's arrival approaches, the Canadian stoner/doom/heavy psych outfit PALE HORSE RITUAL provide a further taste of what is to come with the new single, "Bloody Demon". 

PALE HORSE RITUAL evoke the occult sound of the '70s with a seductive yet deadly twist. An enticing rock 'n' roll spirit lies within "Bloody Demon". Groove rhythms are accompanied with the band's staple offering consisting of distortion, lashings of fuzz and a memorable hook. The electric opening riff soon settles into a fully immersive, rhythmic momentum that carries throughout the song's duration. It's guitar-driven shadowy appeal doesn't let up.


About PALE HORSE RITUAL

Steeped in mysticism, PALE HORSE RITUAL create an spellcasting blend of doom, occult rock and vintage metal. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the band formed in 2024 and their sound is driven by gritty vocals, sludgy riffs, and pounding rhythms that channel the spirit of 1970s heavy music with a modern, gothic edge. Following their alluring 2024 EP titled Enchantress, the quartet are preparing to unveil the full-length, Diabolic Formation on November 28, via Black Throne Productions.

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

Guest Musicians:

Dom Valela- Keys, Vocals
Doom Valhalla- Italian Preacher

Links:

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)


Thanks to C Squared Music for the details.