Blackbraid’s New Album “Blackbraid III” to Be Heard at Fire in the Mountains Festival Before Release


Indigenous American black metal artist, Blackbraid, has revealed that his third studio album, Blackbraid III, is set for release in the summer of 2025. Together with Fire in the Mountains Festival, he has curated a special pre-release event, where festival attendees will get to hear the record in advance. The release date and additional details are to follow. Keep reading below to find out more. Check out our past live review of Blackbraid here and Blackbraid II as our staff pick for 2023 Album of the Year here!
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The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show 7-15-22


Catch up on what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal news with our show! 

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Nechochwen Shares First New Single in 8 Years – “Kanawha Black”


West Virginia’s Black Metal legends Nechochwen have returned with their first new song in eight long years, since the release of their acclaimed Heart of Akamon album, besides a split with their local brethren Panopticon. “Kanawha Black” is the title track of the bands’ upcoming new album, due for release worldwide by Bindrune Recordings in the spring of 2022!  The tittle references the geology local to West Virginia. The band was also added to Fire In The Mountains Festival 2022 and they will likely add more tour date sand rituals soon. Jam it out now and check out this cool lyric video the band also released. 

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Fire In The Mountains Festival Adds Final Bands for 2022


 

Curated by Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved, has booked its final bands for the  2022 festival! The fully immersive music, art, and wilderness festival will take place July 22-24 at Heart Six Ranch in the Teton Wilderness of Wyoming. Joining the bill are:

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