THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER - Ritual [GOLD/BLACK LP]

Limited to 500 copies worldwide in gold/black vinyl.

About the album

"Ritual" is a hauntingly atmospheric album that envelops listeners in its dark and melancholic embrace. The album opens with the track "A Shrine to Madness," setting the tone with its intricate guitar work and brooding vocals. Each song seamlessly transitions into the next, creating a cohesive auditory experience that is both immersive and mesmerizing. From the dramatic crescendos of "Moonlight Equilibrium" to the haunting echoes of "The Window," "Ritual" weaves a tapestry of sound that is both complex and captivating.

The second half of the album delves deeper into its thematic exploration of darkness and introspection. Tracks like "Den of the Picquerist" and "Malenchanments of the Necrosphere" showcase an unyielding intensity, while "The Raven" offers a moment of reflection with its somber melodies. As the album draws to a close with "Blood in the Ink," listeners are left with a lingering sense of unease, as if they have traversed through an otherworldly realm crafted by Ritual's masterful artistry.

Track listing

Side A
A1. A Shrine to Madness
A2. Moonlight Equilibrium
A3. On Stirring Seas of Salted Blood
A4. Conspiring With the Damned
A5. The Window
A6. Carbonized in Cruciform
Side B
B1. Den of the Picquerist
B2. Malenchanments of the Necrosphere
B3. The Grave Robber’s Work
B4. The Raven
B5. Great Burning Nullifier
B6. Blood in the Ink

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com