13Rituals formed in Austin, Texas with Brandon Ellis on vocals, Michael Ojeda on guitar, Tyler Bell on bass, and Ryan Hugo on drums. Their music tends toward dark themes, with songs like 'Blackout' and 'Rituals Of Punishment' exploring addiction and depression through atmospheric arrangements.
Their debut album 'Blackout' came out in 2016, followed by 'In the Shadows' and 'Hellbound.' The band's sound builds on Ellis's confessional lyrics and Ojeda's intricate guitar work, backed by Bell's bass lines and Hugo's drumming.
Some listeners have criticized their explicit content, but the group maintains they're reflecting real struggles rather than glorifying them. They've kept working in this vein without much compromise to their approach.
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