S.F. Bay Area based metal band KILL RITUAL will release their new EP “Thy Will Be Done” digitally thru Blood Blast Distribution on October 29th, 2021. The 5 song effort will include the previous released tracks/lyric videos and the bonus track “The Opaque Is Divine” which was originally tracked for the “The Opaque And The Divine” sessions. Steven Rice comments “Bam here it is! The full EP! We’ve been teasing this for awhile and because of the continued world shit […]

Bay Area heavy metal band KILL RITUAL will release their fifth album ‘The Opaque And The Divine‘ on March 27th, 2020. Guest appearances by Andy La Rocque (King Diamond), Chris Lotesto (Ion Vein), and Joey Concepcion. New vocalist Brian “Chalice” Betterton (Dirt) brings a broad, metallic vocal range that is emblematic of the bands classic and current metal style. Screams from hell to classic rock and metal voices. ‘The Opaque And The Divine’ track listing: 1. Rest In Pain 2. Dead […]

NWOBHM legends RAVEN will embark on a European headline summer tour in June, with special guests Hirax and Kill Ritual. A few words from RAVEN: “Hi there, after a longer than expected break we are ready and raring to get out on the road again. A quick warm up in the USA will be followed by a Euro tour with old friends Hirax opening and we shall also be hitting the European festival circuit hard later in 2017 – as […]

SF Bay Thrash and Roller’s KILL RITUAL have started a search for a new singer following the departure of vocalist Josh Gibson. The third KILL RITUAL CD is already written and in the final phase of recording and any killer vocalist can definitely put their stamp on this thing. The band lists a few guidelines: We’re looking for a traditional Metal/Hard Rock style singer with a great writing style and melodic sense. We don’t care where you’re from as long […]

SF BAY AREA Thrash’N’Rollers KILL RITUAL have made the unreleased track “Drop Dead Gorgeous” available for free download and streaming on SoundCloud and ReverbNation. The song comes off their 2014 release ‘The Eyes Of Medusa‘ as a thank you to all the fans that have supported the band the last few years. The song was recorded at Fossil Sound and engineered/produced by KILL RITUAL guitarist Steve Rice. Mr. Rice comments on the tune, “This track reflects a little different style for the […]

SF Bay Area Metallers KILL RITUAL have announced the addition of drummer Koryun Bobikyan to the group’s ranks, who takes over for the recently departed Gee Anzalone (DragonForce). Koryun is a SF Bay Area local by the way of Armenia where he performed in numerous bands (Stryfe, Sacrond, Sworn) and even performed with Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) in part with the Armenian Symphonic Orchestra. He’s also a professional violinist and drum teacher who has performed over 700 concerts. Guitarist Steve […]

SF Bay Area Metallers KILL RITUAL featuring former members of Imagika and Dark Angel, are streaming the title track of their upcoming album, The Eyes Of Medusa, due out April 4th via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. Listen to 'The Eyes Of Medusa' below.

Recordings were done at Fossil Sound; San Jose CA and Fang Studio; San Mateo CA. Production/engineering was again handled by KILL RITUAL guitarist Steven Rice. Mix and master completed by Steven Rice & Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND). The cover artwork for the CD was created by Jobert Mello of Sledgehammer Graphix (SABATON, PRIMAL FEAR).

Tracklisting:
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A teaser for "The Eyes Of Medusa", the new album from SF bay area metallers KILL RITUAL, can be streamed below. The CD will be released on April 4 via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. The artwork for the effort was designed by Jobert Mello of Sledgehammer Graphix (SABATON, PRIMAL FEAR).

Tracklisting:
01. The Eyes Of Medusa
02. Hair Trigger
03. Never Get Me
04. Ride Into The Night
05. Weight Of The World
06. Writing On The Wall
07. Just Another Sin
08. My Little Sister
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SF Bay Area Metallers KILL RITUAL featuring former members of Imagika and Dark Angel will release their second album, "The Eyes Of Medusa", on April 4 via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. The cover artwork for the CD was created by Jobert Mello of Sledgehammer Graphix (SABATON, PRIMAL FEAR) and can be seen below.

Recordings were done at Fossil Sound; San Jose CA and Fang Studio; San Mateo CA. Production/engineering was again handled by KILL RITUAL guitarist Steven Rice. Mix and master completed by Steven Rice & Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND).
Tracklisting:
01.

SF Bay Area Metallers KILL RITUAL featuring former members of Imagika and Dark Angel have just signed a worldwide record deal with GOLDEN CORE RECORDS/ZYX MUSIC. The release of the second album "The Eyes Of Medusa" is planned for spring 2014.

Recordings were done at Fossil Sound; San Jose CA and Fang Studio; San Mateo CA. Production/engineering was again handled by KILL RITUAL guitarist Steven Rice.