KILL RITUAL, featuring former members of IMAGIKA, DARK ANGEL and ELDRITCH, will release their debut CD, The Serpentine Ritual, in early 2012. The band have posted a second preview track, 'Old School Thrasher'.

Comments guitarist Steve Rice: "There's a good amount of diversity on the CD and this song is just a kick ass thrasher all about being in a band, drinking beer and playing Heavy F#$Kin' Metal! What's not to like?"

Listen to the track below:

Old School Thrasher

Kill Ritual are streaming the title track from their upcoming release, The Serpentine Ritual, below:

The album artwork was created by Brazilian artist Jobert Mello's Sledgehammer Graphix (SABATON, BAD COMPANY). Check it out below:

The Serpentine Ritual was produced and mixed by guitarist Steve Rice and KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy LaRocque atSonic Train Studio in Varberg Sweden. LaRocque also makes a guest appearance soloing on the track 'Coat Of Blood'.

The debut finds Kill Ritual unleashing ten tracks of straight up metal that is both modern and classic while retaining the legacy of their past bands.

Kill Ritual is planning an early 2012 release and are currently seeking a label. Interested parties can contact the band at killritualmetal@gmail.com.

The Serpentine Ritual tracklisting:

'The Serpentine Ritual'

'Torn Down'

'Time To Kill'

'Ambush'

'Old School Thrasher'

'Coat Of Blood'

'Cold Hard Floor'

'Law Of The Land'

'The Day The World Dies'

'Prisoner Of The Flesh'

Kill Ritual are:

Steve Rice - lead guitar

Josh Gibson - vocals

Wayne De Vecchi - drums

Roberto Proietti - guitar

Danyael Williams - bass