Bio

Riffs + Groove + Volume = Infinity Ritual. Groove Metal, Stoner Rock, Doom all mixed together to create something different and hard to define. Infinity Ritual is a three-piece New Plymouth band who have been creating and recording over the past two years. The debut self titled EP was released on July 29th 2022 on Vinyl, CD and Streaming services. The first track, I'm Gone was released on Friday 13th May, 2022.

EP II was released on November 3rd 2023. II was recorded and mixed by studio wizard Sam Johnson at Rhythm Ace in Oakura between January and July 2023. It was mastered by Chris Chetland at KOG Mastering, lacquers were cut by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Audio Mastering in Portland USA, and the vinyl and CDs were manufactured by Stebbing in Auckland. Jackson Thomas, son of drummer Mark, designed the EP's cover and insert, and also played Moog and piano on the EP.

"The New Plymouth-based stoner groove metal group has put on quite the show for us here. Their new EP II is an experiment...a show of catchy 'metallised' Arctic Monkeys' riffs bootstrapped with addictive grooves and an ever-changing atmosphere, which is definitely at the pinnacle of underground music in NZ." - Liam Davis, Muzic.net.nz

"2022’s Infinity Ritual was such a strong EP. It came out of nowhere and really made a mark...Infinity Ritual continue to impress...it’s hideously enjoyable and engaging, and if this is merely an EP, I cannot wait to hear what they bring to an actual album of material. Very highly recommended." - Wonderbox Metal

"Listening to this EP has awakened something inside me (without sounding twee). It reminded me why I truly connected with heavy music in my mid-late teens even before I started writing about it online. There aren’t many bands that can genuinely do that! Infinity Ritual haven’t just released another record destined for the ether, they’ve released something special." - This Noise Is Ours

The whole second side of the vinyl EP is taken up with the epic 18 minute 50 second track Stones, a work the band are particularly proud of. It's a journey in itself, so when you get the chance, put your headphones on in a dark room and enjoy the ride.

As Liam Davis of Muzic.net.nz says, "The closer track Stones definitely embodies the EP as a whole. While it is over 18 minutes long with several sections, plus key and time signature changes - I could not bring myself to stop listening."

Band Members:
Adam Colless (guitar, vocals)
Jason Karam (bass, vocals)
Mark Thomas (drums)

Links

• Artist Website
• Facebook Page
• Youtube Page
• Instagram Page
• Bandcamp Page
• Spotify Page