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.
Reaping Loneliness
Ritual Lyrics
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Scared of this world, scared of it all.
You're a machine keeping yourself from what you feel.
Loneliness is what you've sown.
Loneliness is what you'll reap.
You sold your dreams so fucking cheap.
You're in too deep.
You crushed your desires.
Where is your conscience?
You're in too deep.
You're a machine keeping yourself from what you feel.
Who could save you?
No pain is permanent.
Nothing is permanent.
The lyrics of Ritual's song "Reaping Loneliness" speak about the sense of fear and despair that one experiences when they are unable to truly connect with the world around them. The first verse builds up an image of someone who is so afraid of the world, that they are trapped within the confines of their own mind. They have built "saving walls" around themselves to protect themselves from the world that they perceive as dangerous and frightening. However, in doing so, they have created a sort of emotional detachment and have become like a machine, disconnected from reality and unable to feel the things that make life worth living.
The lyrics then transitions into the idea that the loneliness that this person feels is not something external or imposed upon them, but something that they have brought upon themselves. They have "sown" their own loneliness by disconnecting from others and refusing to engage with the world around them. The use of the phrase "You sold your dreams so fucking cheap" reinforces this idea- that in refusing to engage with the world, the person in the song has given up on their own hopes and desires in life. The repetition of the phrase "You're in too deep" reinforces the sense of despair and hopelessness that this person feels.
The final lines of the song- "Who could save you?/No pain is permanent./Nothing is permanent."- are a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak picture. They suggest that perhaps there is a chance of overcoming the loneliness and despair that the person is experiencing, even if it may be difficult and painful. The lyrics of the song are rich with metaphor and imagery, painting a vivid portrait of a person trapped by their own fears and insecurities.
Line by Line Meaning
Afraid to leave these saving walls.
You are fearful to venture beyond the confines of your current circumstances.
Scared of this world, scared of it all.
Your anxiety about the world has led you to feel scared and overwhelmed.
You're a machine keeping yourself from what you feel.
Your mechanisms of self-preservation have caused you to numb yourself to your own emotions.
Loneliness is what you've sown.
Your own isolating tendencies have caused you to feel alone and disconnected from others.
Loneliness is what you'll reap.
The repercussions of your choices have resulted in you experiencing a sense of emptiness.
You sold your dreams so fucking cheap.
You have given up on your aspirations and desires too easily, and without putting in the necessary effort or investment.
You're in too deep.
You have gotten yourself into a situation or mindset that is difficult to extricate yourself from.
You crushed your desires.
You have let your hopes and wishes fall by the wayside and no longer put any value in them.
You have no beliefs.
You lack any sort of core values or guiding principles to give your life meaning and direction.
Where is your conscience?
You have lost touch with your own sense of morality and are no longer motivated by a sense of right and wrong.
You're in too deep.
Your situation has become increasingly untenable, and it will be challenging to find your way out.
Who could save you?
You are at a loss as to who or what could rescue you from this difficult position you are in.
No pain is permanent.
Even though you may be in a state of despair, this too shall pass, and things will improve.
Nothing is permanent.
Not only is your pain not permanent, but nothing in life is ultimately fixed or unchanging.
Contributed by Alex N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.