Pale Horse Ritual is a heavy rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, blending fuzzed-out doom, occult rock, and vintage metal with dark, atmospheric undertones. Formed in 2024, the band’s sound is driven by gritty vocals, sludgy riffs, and pounding rhythms that channel the spirit of 1970s heavy music with a modern, gothic edge.
The group is fronted by vocalist and bassist Paco, joined by guitarists James Matheson and Will Adams, and drummer Jonah Santa-Barbara . Together, they create a sound steeped in themes of mysticism, toxic romance, and supernatural dread.