Detroit’s Ritual Howls have just announced their next record, the long-anticipated Rendered Armor, due out on March 22nd via Felte. Alongside the announcement, the band has offered a new track, the lush and cinematic “Alone Together.” Listen below:
The track begins with a perfectly dusty, twangy riff, immediately supplemented by a driving drum track and gently strummed acoustic guitar. “Alone Together” is arguably the band’s catchiest song to date, a perfect blend of Ennio Morricone’s spellbinding scores, Johnny Cash’s sweetly striking melodies, and Fields of the Nephilim’s stark nihilism. Sweeping synth hooks are peppered between the verses, offering a welcome juxtaposition to the band’s rhythmic onslaught.
Rendered Armor is currently available for pre-order, and comes in a variety of formats, including a limited edition black splatter vinyl pressing. The band has also crafted a book, collecting a series of rare photos and all lyrics dating back to the band’s inception in 2012. The book is available as a bundle with the limited edition vinyl, as well as separately (30 standalone copies are available via Bandcamp).
Lastly, Ritual Howls will be joining The Faint on a North American tour that sees both bands playing across the New England and the Midwest. Check below for pre-order information and full tour details:
Ritual Howls- Rendered Armor
1. Alone Together
2. Mother Of The Dead
3. Love Cuts
4. The Offering
5. Devoured Decency
6. I Can Hear Your Tears
7. Thought Talk
8. All I’ve Known
Preorder via Bandcamp
Ritual Howls North American Tour Dates
* w/ The Faint
Photo by Vinnie Massimino
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