Pneuma: Final Ritual born as a devoted entity in 2019, in Chile, SouthAmerica, by two spirits: “pneuma” (strings, synth & vox) & “Dementia” (Drums & vox), after the disolution of another band, in the old early years. Our homes are insert in the rural life, and that's relevant to our sound, far away of the filthy and corrupted cities.
2.Towards the end of January you had released a demo, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?
Pneuma: We praise death and darkness in the only and real form that we know: Black and Death metal! So, the “Ulterior Spiritual Resonances” demo is a prove of catharsis as a inner-form. That's no need of other sound and style, only we must cave more, and more profound. Expect only chaos, madness and abysmal visions in our resonances.
3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?
Pneuma: Lyrics talk about the death as a natural process, terrible, unfair… and the obscurity and horror insert in every human mind. We praise the occult and darkness night, the moon, the Mountains, and the autonomy as a thinking human being. Further that, we reject the ambivalence, the false, the People insert in big fashions and other bullshit like that.
4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Final Ritual'?
Pneuma: FINAL RITUAL" come to us like a death's representation. As simple like that. Our "final ritual" Will be our spirits passing away from this terrenal void. We're the distant voices rising above the abyss…
5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the demo cover?
Pneuma: the cover art is the logo of the band. But inside the layout there's a skull/Face of an old man, that represent the life and death, consuming each other in a form of duality. We have another artwork ready, but there Will be used in a future release.
6.Currently there are only 2 members in the band. are you open to expanding the line up or do you prefer to remain a duo?
Pneuma: yes! For this release we're only two spirits in all the instruments and vociferations. That has helped us a lot to create, rehearsal and determinate the vision of the band. Actually, with the release of the demo, we've a solid base of FR, and that allow us to integrate a new spirit in the four strings resonances.
7.The demo was released on 'Oratorivm Records', how did you get in contact with this label?
Dementia: We've a huge connections with underground local scene through the years. Back in the time, we contacted Oratorium recs. for their work of music and fanzine distribution, pure underground darkness! Pneuma: I contact Oratorium recs. and send him the entire Demo. Then, we pact the production of “Ulterior Spiritual Resonances” in the inmortal tape format in the middle of 2025. Finally, was released this year… a very professional work, in my opinion.
8.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black/death metal?
Dementia: At the recent times, the people has spoken formidable words, telling us that the work done in this demo had that old and primitive essence. We're very proud with this demo release, and the feedback from the masses. So we can certainly HAVE MORE UPCOMING..
9.Do any of the band members have any experience playing in other bands or musical projects?
Dementia Yeah, back in the time (2015-2019) we played in a fast and brutal Black/Thrash Metal band, some people remember that era, but now it's under 6 keys… We're hoping to release that evil era in a professional format, but that band is no longer now. However, FR has no connection with that old project, so is senseless mentioned it.
10.When can we expect a full length and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
Pneuma: The true is, there is no plans for a Full length work... with FR we've take the things slowly... But! We've preparing our next black resonances, probably a new demo or an Ep. Dementia: Stay tuned. You can also expect more cenotaph mud, old tormented screams, more schizo, brutal and also putrid music upcoming near.
11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Dementia: I listen to a lot of Extreme Metal, Classic Rock and other genres like Folk, HxC Punk, Punk Rock etc. But Certainly one of my favorite bands are Nifelheim, Sarcofago, Slayer, Bathory, Mayhem (obviously), Beherit, Blasphemy, Katharsis, Teitanblood, Ride for Revenge… Etc. Pneuma: The primal influences to me are Beherit, Von, Katharsis and Teitanblood. Also i had the obligation to name Necromantia and rotting Christ! The greek sound and that putrid bass are definitively an influence to me. Nowadays i'm very trapped with Ascendency, funereal presence and transilvania. But i can't forget to name our Chilean scene, with Wrathprayer, Oraculum, Invocation, Onslaught kommand & Cenotafio.
12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thanks for the support and the interview, FINAL RITUAL are the ashes of an incinerated world. If you like our resonances, get in touch…
Thyfinalritual@gmail.com
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