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The Dark Ritual

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1.	The Dark Ritual 03:43	buy track
2.	Tome of the Arcanist 01:34	buy track
3.	The Bitter Wind Howls as We Gaze Upon the Mountain Crest 02:28	buy track
4.	As the Waves Crash Along the Harbor 02:15	buy track
5.	Amongst the Limestone Caverns of Old 02:39	buy track
6.	A Flickering Light in the Tunnel of Terror 02:10	buy track
7.	A Secret Passage 01:17	buy track
8.	The Sapphire Chalice Overflows 02:24	buy track
9.	Betwixt and Between an Impish Traveler 02:18	buy track
10.	Unsanctioned Knowledge of Ages Past 01:48	buy track
11.	An Acrid Figure Crawls Out From the Shadows 03:27	buy track
12.	Sunlight Illuminates the Grotto, a Single Moment of Peace 02:34	buy track
13.	Lullaby for a Weary Soul 03:12	buy track

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"The Dark Ritual delivers a truly remarkable debut of old school dungeon synth in its most unadulterated form, capturing both an unsettling and euphoric atmosphere. With melodies that flicker like candles in the window of abandoned tower, the album stays consistent in its familiar approach while simultaneously taking unexpected twists and turns throughout. Tracks such as “Betwixt and Between, an Impish Traveler” guide the listener on a fantastical journey through uncharted realms, while others like “An Acrid Figure” capture a dreadful sense of anxious nostalgia, like that of questioning the sinister intentions of the curious shadows on the wall after succumbing to the effects of cauldron fumes. This album is nothing short of essential for fans of the genre, as The Dark Ritual exemplifies the crucial and familiar features of dungeon synth while also presenting something entirely original."

- Moonworshipper Records

Mixed and Mastered by Jon Lervold
Cover photograph by Andy Wilcox
Cassette tapes (sold out) from Moonworshipper Records
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released November 20, 2023

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Eerie dungeon synth for the old and the cold

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