Pale Horse Ritual’s debut album Diabolic Formation is a descent into the darker side of heavy music. Recorded at Green Mountain Ranch and engineered by guitarist Will Adams, the record captures the raw power of the band’s live energy while layering in the eerie textures of organ, fuzz, and ritualistic vocals.

The album opens with the lead single “Wickedness,” a fuzz-drenched invocation that sets the stage for the journey ahead. From there, the band explores themes of forbidden knowledge, spiritual decay, and the seductive pull of darkness, weaving together riffs and rhythms that are as immersive as they are crushing.

Guest contributions expand the record’s scope: Dom Valela’s organ work adds gothic grandeur, while Doom Valhalla’s chilling spoken-word sermon on “The Hollowing” deepens the ritual atmosphere. Together, they heighten the sense of mysticism that defines the album.

At its core, Diabolic Formation is both homage and evolution. Rooted in the doom and psych traditions of the 1970s, it reanimates those influences with fresh intensity, giving listeners an experience that feels timeless yet urgent.

Releasing November 28, 2025, via Black Throne Productions, Diabolic Formation stands as the full realization of Pale Horse Ritual’s sonic vision — heavy, spellbinding, and unforgettable.