Australian doom metal act Solemn Ceremony drops new single »They Rule The Night«; »Chapter III« LP out August 2nd!

Adelaide, Australia based doom metal act Solemn Ceremony drops the third single »They Rule The Night« taken from the upcoming album, »Chapter III«, set to release August 2nd, 2024 on CD and digital format. Solemn Ceremony is the doom metal solo project of Phil Howlett (Lucifer’s Fall, Zlórtcht, Caprahed & Rote Mare) with guest contributors.

Tracklist:
01. They Rule The Night
02. Another Lie
03. Chapter III
04. Arcadia
05. The King Of Slaves
06. Skull Smasher
07. Unholy Fate

Courtesy of Good Boy PR:

There’s no rest for the wicked, and underground doom metal icon Phil Howlett takes that creed to heart. His signature fiendish, savage vocals delivered unto listeners bands including Rote Mare and Lucifer’s Fall, and now herald the wicked workings of trad doom project Solemn Ceremony.

Solemn Ceremony’s third album, »Chapter III«, knows only one master, and their name is DOOM. Gnarled, twisting riffs soar and stomp beneath satanic wails of devilry best not named. The ferocity is balanced with dour melodicism across seven epic tracks, cataloguing a hellish journey that breathes foul new life into the world of traditional doom metal.

“Barbaric, raw and obscure old school doom in the spirit of the 80’s”

In the band’s own words:

“Solemn Ceremony was formed in 2017 in Adelaide, Australia as a solo side project to Lucifer’s Fall by Phil Howlett (aka Deceiver). Helped out by longtime collaborator and talented lead guitarist Kieran Provis (aka Invocator, also ex-Lucifer’s Fall) Solemn Ceremony aim to make barbaric, raw and obscure old school doom in the spirit of the 80’s.”

“Phil’s distinctive, aggressive and interesting vocals may be an acquired taste but this, along with years of songwriting experience with Rote Mare & Lucifer’s Fall, and a staunchly almost punk DIY ethos, are what sets Solemn Ceremony apart from many others. Some obvious influences include Saint Vitus, Reverend Bizarre, Cirith Ungol and Pentagram. Two albums were previously released by Nine Records (ST and Demise). Now in 2024 the release of the third album Chapter III, which includes some killer artwork by Adam Burke, is upon us. Solemn Ceremony aims to continue releasing classic traditional doom metal for many years to come.”

Pre-order here: solemnceremony.bandcamp.com

Solemn Ceremony is:
Phil Howlett – Drums, Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Bass & Vocals
Kieran Provis – Lead Guitar

FFO: Saint Vitus, Reverend Bizarre, Cirith Ungol, Pentagram

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well