Ritual "The Hemulic Voluntary Band" CD Apparel to be released later in

to be released later in the year on Victory Records

and one of Relapse's first releases

The new Oslo breed featuring Håvard Jørgensen (aka Haavard and Lemarchand

riff based

Metal Blade Records Item #155045

Ritual "The Hemulic Voluntary Band" CD Apparel to be released later inThe Hemulic Voluntary Band (2007) is the fourth studio album by Swedish progressive rock band Ritual. Its title references a fictional brass band from Tove Janssons Moomin universe, but the music leans more toward folk, symphonic rock, and 70s style prog, resulting in a richly imaginative sound. Although not a concept album, its thematically tied by literary influences and a sense of childlike wonder. Drawing on Janssons work, the lyrics explore