1) A hardcore/punk band from Recklinghausen, Germany.
2) A metalcore/hardcore band from Hamilton, Ontario, formed after the break up of Dead and Divine.
3) A British heavy metal band from London.
4) A goth punk band started in 1979.
5) A black metal band from La Crescenta, California.
6) A power metal band from Cornwall, Ontario.
7) A progressive rock band from Sweden.
8) A power/thrash metal band from Cleveland, Ohio.
9) A death metal band from Caerphilly, South Wales.
10) A death metal band from Našice, Croatia.
11) An 80s doom/heavy metal band from Belgium.
12) An 80s thrash metal band from Londrina, Brazil.
13) A dark drone/noise/ambient project from Russia.
14) A thrash metal band from Wollongong, Australia.
15) A 90s hardcore/metalcore band from Elowood, New Jersey.
16) A death metal from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
17) A heavy/power metal from Washington, US.
18) A post-thrash/groove metal from Norridge, Illinois.
19) A heavy metal from Livingston, New Jersey.
20) A death/thrash metal from Apple Valley, California.
21) A thrash/groove metal band from Argentina.
22) A heavy metal from Argentina.
23) A death/thrash metal band from São Paulo, Brazil.
24) A thrash metal band from Águas de Lindóia, Brazil.
25) A death metal band from Bogota, Colombia.
26) A death metal band from Pereira, Colombia.
27) A melodic black/death metal from Nový Jicín, Czech Republic.
28) A thrash metal/thrashcore band from Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
29) A brutal death metal band from Lima, Peru.
30) A thrash/death metal band from Kalisz, Poland (changed the name to Space Ritual but after a hiatus reformed as Ritual again).
31) A brutal death metal band from Kołobrzeg, Poland.
32) An old school death metal band from Caerphilly, South Wales, England.
33) A death/black metal band from Mérida, Venezuela.
34) An alternative rock/post-hardcore band from Austin, Texas.
1. Ritual is a Hardcore/Punk band from Recklinghausen, Germany. Ritual started out in 2005.
2. Ritual is a metalcore/hardcore band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The band is made up of ex-Dead and Divine frontman Matt Ryan Tobin (Vocals), Matthew Rigg (Bass), Aaron Le Tual (Guitar), Timothy Busa (Guitar), and Chris Cranston (Drums). Their debut self-titled album was released in 2015 on Bullet Tooth (Worldwide) and Distort / Fontana North (Canada).
3. Ritual is a British Heavy Metal band from London, England; formed in 1972. They are often mistakenly referred to as “Widow”, as the cover of their 1983 album “Widow” gave no indication of the band name.
4. Goth punk band Ritual started in 1979 and were one of the first goth punk bands but never got the same recognition as Sex Gang Children or Southern Death Cult. Prior to their first official 7", Ritual released a six track demo tape. They also recorded tracks for an LP called "Songs For A Dead King" but it was never released.
5. Ritual is a black metal band from Los Angeles, California; formed in 1994.
6. Ritual is a power/groove metal band from Cornwall, Ontario, Cananda.
7. Ritual is a Swedish progressive rock band.
Ritual was founded after Bröd failed.
8. Ritual is a Power/Thrash Metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, United States
9. Ritual is a Death Metal band from Caerphilly, South Wales, in the United Kingdom. Formed in 1988.
10. Ritual is a Death metal band from Našice, Croatia.
11. Ritual was a 80s heavy metal band from Belgium.
12. Ritual is a Russian 24 o clock first death radiostation.
13. Ritual is an metal band from Londrina, Brazil, best know for their song "Senhor das Trevas", formed in the 80's.
14. Ritual is a new school hardcore band from Elowood, NJ. They had released only one album with 3 songs on it in 1993.
A Little More Like Me
Ritual Lyrics
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Punching tickets, they can't have fun more than once
I don't know but it makes me weak
Roller coaster roars, mymbles shriek, every night
All is run by my relatives
Enormous, rollicking, talkative, spirits high
They're bursting into gigantic laughs
Sorry that I drift away from social violence
Sorry but I just can't stay to park of silence
I wish everyone was just a little more like me
For a park of silence, must I leave the family?
Noisy people and relatives
Fill my days, I've got company around the clock
They say: "Splendid! Now that's the thing!
Always on the go, laugh or sing - you buck up!"
Sorry but you drift away from social violence
Sorry that I just can't stay to park of silence
I wish everyone was just a little more like me
For a park of silence, must I leave the family?
The lyrics of Ritual's song "A Little More Like Me" primarily speak of the feeling of being alone in a crowd, the desire for silence and that the lead singer wishes that everyone was just like them. The opening lines signify the sadness of the pleasure ground, which may refer to a theme park where everybody comes for enjoyment, but the singer can't find any enjoyment. Punching tickets is a metaphor for the mundane experiences in life where one goes through the motions but doesn't get any pleasure out of it. The roller coaster roars and mumbles, the sights and sounds around the singer that everyone else enjoys, make them weak.
The song then speaks of how the singer's family fills their days, but the singer feels like they don't belong. The 'park of silence' could represent the peace, quiet, and calm that the singer seeks. The singer states that they cannot stay in a space where there is 'social violence,' which could either be interpreted as physical, mental or emotional turmoil. The singer wishes for a world where everyone is like them, where there is little to no noise, chaos or aggression.
Overall, "A Little More Like Me" portrays the feeling of isolating oneself from the crowd, seeking solitude, and reflecting on one's values and choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Sad is life in the pleasure ground
Life in this place which is meant for joy and entertainment is actually sad and undesirable
Punching tickets, they can't have fun more than once
The visitors here are limited to experiencing joy only once, and they have to keep paying for it
I don't know but it makes me weak
This situation makes me feel powerless and helpless
Roller coaster roars, mymbles shriek, every night
The constant noise and excitement of the park makes it unbearable for the artist to rest or relax
All is run by my relatives
The park is owned and operated by the artist's family
Enormous, rollicking, talkative, spirits high
The family members are loud, enthusiastic, and always in good mood
They're bursting into gigantic laughs
The family is always laughing and having fun, but the singer feels left out
They just can't hear me, I wish I was far away
The artist feels isolated and unheard, and wishes they could escape from this environment
Sorry that I drift away from social violence
The artist apologizes for not being able to tolerate the noisy and chaotic social environment
Sorry but I just can't stay to park of silence
The artist cannot bear to stay in a peaceful environment alone, they need others to share it with
I wish everyone was just a little more like me
The singer wants others to share their preference for peace and quiet
For a park of silence, must I leave the family?
The artist wonders if they have to leave their family in order to find the peace they desire
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.