Soul Of Anubis - Ritual (Black Vinyl) LP

Soul Of Anubis - Ritual (Black Vinyl) LP

With Ritual, Portuguese power duo Soul Of Anubis deliver a crushing and emotionally charged journey through grief, transformation and rebirth. Combining the weight of sludge and doom metal with the aggression of thrash and the expansive atmosphere of post-metal, the album stands as the band’s most ambitious and personal work to date.

Formed in northern Portugal in 2010, Soul Of Anubis have built their reputation on ferocious live performances and a sound that balances overwhelming heaviness with emotional depth. On Ritual, the duo channel years of personal loss, mental struggle and resilience into a deeply immersive sonic experience.

Musically, the album shifts between punishing sludge riffs, crushing doom passages and explosive thrash-driven aggression while weaving in atmospheric post-metal textures and haunting melodic moments. The result is a dynamic and emotionally intense record that feels both destructive and cathartic.

Inspired by Egyptian mythology, Ritual uses the journey of Ra through the underworld as a metaphor for human suffering, endurance and rebirth. The album explores themes of loss, mental struggle, isolation and recovery while honoring loved ones who have passed away.

The dense guitar tones, thunderous rhythms and emotionally charged atmosphere create a ritualistic listening experience that feels cinematic and deeply personal. Soul Of Anubis successfully blend raw aggression with introspective depth, crafting an album that resonates emotionally while remaining devastatingly heavy.

Pressed on classic black vinyl, Ritual is an essential release for fans of sludge, doom and atmospheric extreme metal seeking both crushing heaviness and meaningful conceptual depth.

Why You’ll Love This Album

• Crushing mix of sludge, doom, thrash and post-metal

• Deep emotional themes of grief and rebirth

• Massive riffs and immersive heavy production

• Powerful concept inspired by Egyptian mythology

Sound & Aesthetics Highlights

Sound & Production

• Heavy and atmospheric sludge metal production

• Massive low-end and crushing guitar tones

• Dynamic balance between aggression and atmosphere

Musical Characteristics

• Sludge and doom heaviness mixed with thrash intensity

• Post-metal atmosphere and emotional depth

• Ritualistic pacing and cinematic songwriting

Atmosphere & Mood

• Dark, emotional and introspective

• Crushing yet cathartic listening experience

• Spiritual and mythological thematic depth

Visual & Physical Aesthetic

• Classic black vinyl edition

• Dark and ritual-inspired presentation

• Perfect collector piece for doom and sludge fans

For Fans Of

• Neurosis

• Amenra

• Mastodon

• Cult Of Luna

• YOB

Product Details

• Artist: Soul Of Anubis

• Title: Ritual

• Format: Black Vinyl LP (2026)

• Genre: Sludge Metal, Doom Metal, Post-Metal

• Label: TIME TO KILL RECORDS

Tracklist

1 RITUAL

2 MIND CRUSHER (FEAT. KEIJO NIINIMAA FROM ROTTEN SOUND)

3 INCARNATION

4 VERMIN

5 DEAD CULT

6 GOD'S BURIAL

7 HUMAN TORCH

8 REMNANTS OF HATRED

9 SHIELD OF THE SON

10 THE EVIL WITHIN

11 SANDS OF TIME

12 BEAST WITH VENGEANCE

13 BACK FROM BEYOND

14 HONOR THE FALLEN

Manufacturer information

375 Media GmbH
Schlachthofstraße 36A
21079 Hamburg
Germany

https://375media.com