Ritual Dictates - a new metal band formed by Justin Hagberg (3 Inches of Blood) and Ash Pearson (Revocation), are ready to crush skulls in 2020 with the new album Give in to Despair! Featuring guests Danko Jones, Shawn Haché (Mitochondrion, Auroch, Night Profound), and Shane Clark (Bison) and available on purple vinyl, CD, and digital formats. Mixed by Jesse Gander (Bison, Anciients, Japandroids).
Release date:
June 12, 2020
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