VOLT RITUAL are on their quest for the ultimate riff. The band was formed in Bielsko-Biała, Poland in the middle of year 2020.
First rehearsals took place in an abandoned and cold house – anyway, a volt ritual requires only electricity. Since the beginning they have been focused on delivering heavy riffs and high-energy grooves. Main sources of inspiration were, and are to this day, Fu Manchu, Monster Magnet, Black Sabbath and Electric Wizard.
Self-titled debut album got released in June 2022 and from that time the band actively plays live shows with fellow riff mongers. December 2022 brought a new single “Droga 2023“, departure of founding member, drummer Marcin and arrival of Tomek, whose drumming skills take the band’s sound to the new level.
With Tomek on board the band recorded an EP “Return to Jupiter” which got released on February 2, 2024 and brought answers to all questions about ancient ruins, cold outer space and high voltage. In the middle of the year Joanna took over the low frequencies department.
ear 2025 brings a new EP titled “Swamp Lake City” and of course more live shows.
Band comments their new release: “These two songs have been with the band since the very beginning, yet they needed some time to get their final form. Armed with classic stoner riffs we wander through the Solar System and face the ultimate gothic horror“
Music for new EP was recorded, mixed and mastered by Gerald Jans at Studio Noise Factory (Channel Zero, Fading Bliss, Steelover). Band logo by Marcus James Fern. Cover artwork & photo session was done by Stéphane Boeckx. EP was released on March 14, 2025 on digital format (link here) and CD (buy at official webstore) with cooperation of French label M.U.S.I.C. Records.
TRACKLIST:
1. The Path
2. Redemption
3. A Ray of Hope
4. Self Control
5. Black Rise
6. All Alone
LINE-UP:
Véronique Freres – lead vocals
Marty Poncin – bass guitar
Isaac Smith – drums
Kilian Vivier – guitars
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