Step into The Zone — a cursed expanse where reality warps, nature mutates, and escape is impossible. The latest slab of sonic dread from Finnish sludge metal conjurors Abysmal Rites drags the listener deep into a grey, lifeless swamp of distortion, despair, and doom-soaked atmosphere.

With monolithic riffs, guttural invocations, and lyrics steeped in cosmic horror and ecological decay, “The Zone” stands as a warning: some thresholds are not meant to be crossed.

“This is the second song written for this album, and it was the first one played live at the shows,” says the band. “It provides an oppressive and threatening introduction to the chorus, which then digs into a nice, heavy atmosphere. The lyrics are inspired by Andrei Tarkovsky’s “The Stalker” film, as well as to some extent the original “Predator” world. In a way, the story is about a person on the run, who has no chance of getting out of the situation he has found himself in. Nevertheless, survival instincts force you to fight. It’s a natural way of acting.”

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Finnish heavy sludge force ABYSMAL RITES presents the official music video for their blistering new track, “The Secret of Pure Grief.” This dark and immersive single is taken from the band’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Restoring The Primordial Order, which is set for release on May 9th via Wormholedeath.

The track—a suffocating plunge into despair and existential fury—is accompanied by a visceral visual experience crafted by RAW•ART Creations, amplifying the song’s raw essence and primal intensity.

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Formed in the Tampere area of Finland, Abysmal Rites are known for their primitive and brutal sound—a unique, heavy sludge approach created using only bass, drums, and vocals. The band’s powerful, minimalistic approach delivers an unmistakable intensity that leaves an impact long after the music stops.

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Hailing from the heart of Finland, heavy sludge trio ABYSMAL RITES is thrilled to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for their highly anticipated album, Restoring The Primordial Order, set to unleash its sonic fury on May 9, 2025.

“We are stoked to get signed to Wormhole Death Records! We have been in touch with the company staff since the debut album was in the making and this time we were on the same page again. Huge thanks to everybody involved—we feel honored to be part of the WHD family! Cheers!” – stated ABYSMAL RITES

Recorded deep within the Finnish forest, Restoring The Primordial Order captures the raw energy and authenticity that defines ABYSMAL RITES. The duo, known for their primal and brutal heavy/sludge sound, recorded the bass and drums live, ensuring that the album mirrors the intensity of their electrifying performances.

While their debut album was a journey of experimentation, Restoring The Primordial Order marks a significant evolution in their sound. The pieces have finally fallen into place, showcasing a solidified identity that resonates with their vision.

The album explores themes that explore the core of humanity and reflects on how our behaviors drive us toward inevitable destruction. Despite the wealth of information and opportunities available, humanity seems destined to veer toward a dead end—a realization that offers the band a strange sense of comfort. ABYSMAL RITES confronts the harsh truth of mankind’s struggle to coexist respectfully with each other and with nature itself.

Formed in late 2021 in Tampere, Finland, ABYSMAL RITES began as a duo and quickly evolved into a trio, solidifying their lineup with J on drums, M on bass, and R on vocals. Their first taste of success came with the music video “Polluted,” which was selected for the Most Bizarre category at the Berlin Music Video Festival. Their debut full-length album, Nihilism Is Realism, was self-released in 2023, showcasing their clear vision and determination to carve out a unique sound in the heavy music landscape.

With Restoring The Primordial Order, ABYSMAL RITES invites listeners to join them on a journey through the depths of human experience, wrapped in a sound that is as heavy as it is thought-provoking.

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