| Today, Ritual Dictates – a new metal band formed by Justin Hagberg (3 Inches of Blood) and Ash Pearson (Revocation) ready to crush skulls in 2020 – reveals the new single “Terror of Time.” The track is the second to be revealed from their forthcoming debut album, Give in to Despair, set for international release on April 3rd via Artoffact Records on CD and vinyl formats. |
| Ritual Dictates are inspired by a wide array of styles and instruments. The music itself has straightforward elements of metal and grind, with detours into anything from black metal to good-time rock ‘n’ roll. Picking up on inspiration from their respective previous bands Allfather and Angel Grinder, ex-3 Inches of Blood members Justin Hagberg and Ash Pearson (drummer of Revocation) are continuing down the heavy metal path while fusing their eclectic influences of black, grind, death metal, and classic rock into interesting new places. Mixed by Jesse Gander (Bison, Anciients, Japandroids) and mastered by Jason Corbett (ACTORS), the debut album Give in to Despair sees Mr. Hagberg and Mr. Pearson produce a savage onslaught of uncompromising heaviness. Guest musicians include Danko Jones, Shawn Haché (Mitochondrion, Auroch, Night Profound), and Shane Clark (Bison, 3 Inches of Blood)! In the meantime, hear the second single “Terror of Time” HERE. Also hear the first single (and phonetic title track) “Given to Despair” HERE. Cover art, courtesy of Rheanna Fancypants, and tracklisting are as follows: |
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Tracklisting for
Ritual Dictates’ Give in to
Despair 1. It’s About Goddamn Time (The Hours Of Folly Part One) 2. Dominance and Will 3. Given to Despair 4. Obsolete Instinct 5. Last Phase of Life 6. Poisonous Proclamation 7. Aperiam in Porta 8. Extinction 9. Indivisible Mind 10. What Cannot Be Altered Must Be Endured 11. Terror of Time (The Hours of Folly Part 2) MORE INFO: www.facebook.com/ritualdictates |