Canadian occult doom rockers Pale Horse Ritual drop »Bloody Demon« music video; debut album »Diabolic Formation« out now on Black Throne Productions!

Ontario, Canada based occult doom rockers Pale Horse Ritual have released new music video for »Bloody Demon« taken from their debut album, »Diabolic Formation«, out on November 28th, 2025 via Black Throne Productions.

Tracklist:
01. Deflowered
02. Wickedness
03. Holy Lies
04. Save You
05. Bloody Demon
06. DED
07. A Beautiful End

Courtesy of C Squared Music:

Pale Horse Ritual have released the official music video for »Bloody Demon«, a single taken from their debut full-length album »Diabolic Formation«, available now via Black Throne Productions.

Purchase the album here: blackthroneproductions.com

Directed by Chris Babalis of Chris’ Witchy Stuff, the »Bloody Demon« video captures the band’s heavy sound and dark philosophical themes through a raw visual approach. Featuring footage shot by Ryan Hilton, Jeff Burbridge, Dave Machado, and Chris Lazaar, the video serves as a visual companion to one of the album’s most personal tracks.

»Bloody Demon« explores themes of self-acceptance and rebellion against societal expectations, embracing personal flaws, controversial viewpoints, and the isolation that can come with rejecting conformity. Told through the perspective of a godless man dealing with heartbreak and devotion to a dangerously intoxicating love, the song confronts loneliness, emotional ruin, and attachment to destructive relationships.

»Diabolic Formation« is the debut full-length release from Pale Horse Ritual, officially formed in 2024 by lifelong musical collaborators Paco (bass and vocals) and Jonah Santa-Barbara (drums). The duo joined forces with Cannabus frontman and lead guitarist James Matheson, forming a creative partnership rooted in heavy rock, doom influence, and direct emotional expression.

Later that year, the band entered the studio with producer and musician Will Adams to record »Diabolic Formation«. Adams later joined Pale Horse Ritual during the album’s creation, contributing rhythm guitar and backing vocals and helping shape the band’s evolving sound.

About Pale Horse Ritual:

Steeped in mysticism, Pale Horse Ritual create an spellcasting blend of doom, occult rock and vintage metal. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the band formed in 2024 and their sound is driven by gritty vocals, sludgy riffs, and pounding rhythms that channel the spirit of 1970s heavy music with a modern, gothic edge. Following their alluring 2024 EP titled »Enchantress«, the quartet unveiled the full-length, »Diabolic Formation« on November 28, 2025 via Black Throne Productions.

Album credits:
Producer: Will Adams
Recording Studio: Green Mountain Ranch
Engineer: Will Adams at Tell Me About It… Records
Mastering: Zack Hollow at Z Hollow Studios
Mixing: Will Adams

Pale Horse Ritual is:
Paco – Bass/Vocals
James Matheson – Lead Guitar
Will Adams – Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Jonah Santa-Barbara – Drums

Guest musicians:
Dom Valela – Keys, Vocals
Doom Valhalla – Italian Preacher

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