Canadian Heavy Psych Doomers Pale Horse Ritual return with “Holy Lies,” the latest single from their forthcoming album “Diabolic Formation,” arriving November 28 through Black Throne Productions. Bold and unflinching, the song pulls no punches as it confronts centuries of religious power structures and the human cost left in their wake.
“Holy Lies” lays bare the contradictions between immense spiritual wealth and real-world suffering. Its lyrics push against the hierarchy and fear tactics often used to enforce obedience, shining a harsh light on the ways control is cloaked in sanctity. At the heart of the track is a call for equity and liberation. It is an insistence that no one is born to kneel.
Driven by low-end groove and a wall of saturated tone, the band finds a razor-sharp balance between weight and momentum. The guitars churn through layers of fuzz, while the rhythm section carves a deliberate, relentless path forward. There’s a hypnotic pull to the song’s structure, anchored by a hook that lingers long after the final note.
Stream “Holy Lies” via the YouTube player below:
With “Diabolic Formation” on the horizon, the band continues to sharpen their vision, crafting a record that explores the darker corners of belief, power, and the struggle to reclaim autonomy in a world built to obscure it.
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Tracklist:
01. Deflowered (5:58)
02. Wickedness (5:03)
03. Holy Lies (5:46)
04. Save You (3:13)
05. Bloody Demon (5:02)
06. DED (6:50)
07. A Beautiful End (6:55)
Lineup:
Paco / Bass and Vocals
James Matheson / Lead Guitar
Will Adams / Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals
Jonah Santa-Barbara / Drums
Guest Musicians:
Dom Valela / Keys and Vocals
Doom Valhalla / Italian Preacher
— About Pale Horse Ritual —
Steeped in mysticism, Pale Horse Ritual create an spellcasting blend of Doom, Occult Rock and vintage metal. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the band formed in 2024 and their sound is driven by gritty vocals, sludgy riffs, and pounding rhythms that channel the spirit of 1970s Heavy Music with a modern, Gothic edge. Following their alluring 2024 EP titled “Enchantress,” the quartet are preparing to unveil the full-length, “Diabolic Formation” on November 28, 2025 via Black Throne Productions.