Swedish melodic metal outfit NOCTURNAL RITES has successfully finished its tour throughout Europe with German speed metal cult act Gamma Ray. Bassist Nils Eriksson’s personal feedback: “Just back from touring all over Europe with Gamma Ray. Weird - two days ago I was drinking beer without my shirt on in the sun in Kaufbeuren and when I get back home we have -10 Celcius. We had a blast in Europe and did some really, really fucking great shows. The new songs went down great and now we can't wait to start our headlining trek in Sweden. Now I have to sober up. I guess I can't drive my car until another couple of weeks... Hats off to all fans for showing up and raising hell with us. We love you all...“
In addition to that NOCTURNAL RITES latest full-length strike “Grand Illusion” (released on September, 19th 2005) received a lot of positive reactions not only from their dedicated fanbase but also metal media worldwide, here now a few examples:
“This is what modern melodic metal should sound like.” – Metal Hammer (D)
“Highly recommended to all melodic and power metal fans!” – Metal Heart (D)
Please see also the media section for a video-stream of NOCTURNAL RITES latest hit “Fools Never Die”.
Official band website: http://www.nocturnalrites.com/
Source: Newsletter
Source: Newsletter
