Perfect in time before Walpurghis Night, when rituals will take place, the Swedish thrash metal force MEZZROW returns with a unique cover version of the GHOST classic "Ritual"!

While the song coincidentally drops at the same time as the release of GHOST’s new album, MEZZROW frontman Uffe Pettersson reveals: ”It’s always special when it comes to cover versions. It would be a natural thing for us to do a cover of a Vio-lence tune or perhaps something from Forbidden’s old catalogue. But too predictable! So we set our sights on something Swedish and more unusual. ”Ritual” is an old Ghost-classic and kind of a cult song from their first album. From our point of view it was a perfect song to turn into a thrashy track and it’s quite catchy with a strong chorus. You can also detect a resemblance in the lyrics for all of us who are fans of the Omen movies. Enjoy!”

"Ritual" was mixed by Ronnie Björnström (Meshuggah a.o.) and was mastered by Tomas ”Plec” Johansson (Watain a.o.). Once again, this enthralling cover version showcases the diversity of MEZZROW. Stream it now on all digital services at: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/ritual

A music video for MEZZROW's version of "Ritual" is premiering here: https://youtu.be/vZocMl6T3hA

MEZZROW built themselves a name in the thrash metal scene during the late eighties with their critically acclaimed demo tapes, "Frozen Soul" and "Cross of Tormention". In 1990, they released their classic debut album "Then Came the Killing" through Active Records (Candlemass a.o.), a subsidiary of Music for Nations. The album is still today considered as one of the best, if not the best, thrash metal releases from Sweden and Scandinavia.

During 2021 MEZZROW rose from the ashes, when bass player Conny Welén (ex-Hexenhaus) and singer Uffe Pettersson (ex-Rosicrucian) decided to make a new mark in the thrash metal world of today, together with new guitarists Magnus Söderman (Nightrage) and Ronnie Björnström (ex-Defiatory, ex-Aeon), as well as drummer Alvaro "Alvis" Svanerö (Imperial Domain). Following their comeback album “Summon Thy Demons” (2023, Fireflash Records) and the much-acclaimed ”Keep It True – Live” record, MEZZROW are currently busy writing new material for a next album to be released in the hopefully not so distant future through ROAR. Twelve new songs are now ready for recording and this process has slightly begun. As new track releases, such as the previously-shared “As Fear Unfolds” (listen HERE!) or today's premiere of "Ritual", fans can expect a killer album with high intense Bay Area thrash with a Swedish melodic touch. 2025 - get ready for some new MEZZROW Thrash Metal!