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Tapes available Friday, April 24th @ 12pm est. First look at Eternal Sanctuary's self-titled release. Hand-numbered edition of 30 home-dubbed transparent cassettes with A/B sticker label and hand-cut 4-panel J-card.

Available on tape Friday, April 24th @ 12pm est. RAR227 | Nuortikon - Loss, Kneel, Ash, Bleed First look at Nuortikon's "Loss, Kneel, Ash, Bleed". Hand-numbered edition of 50 jet-black cassettes with A/B pad-print and 4-panel J-card.

RAR224 | Apoxupon - How the Garden Grows (LP) I wanted to post the full layout of the album--front cover, back cover, and insert--featuring art from French artist, Sylfvr.

Distro update on Friday, April 24th @ 12pm est. Assorted Potions - Alchemical Reprise (A Collection) From Engraven Records / TXDS. A collection of the first three AP releases (i, ii, iii) collected on vinyl.

Distro update on Friday, April 24th @ 12pm est. Select tape titles from Engraven Records / TXDS. - Apoxupon "How the Garden Grows" - Amn "The Known Spheres" - Amn "Lands of Intrigue" - Lost Tales "An Old Wizard"

TDS054 | Eternal Sanctuary - Eternal Sanctuary “Conquer life and you shall fear not death” “Eternal Sanctuary” is the first demo from the Ohio-based dungeon synth project of the same name.

Available on tape Friday, April 24th @ 12pm est. RAR227 | Nuortikon - Loss, Kneel, Ash, Bleed “That autumn, we whispered / our fallen friends held riddles of life / mysteries we’d never touch / ghosted truths under the vast expanse”

Available on Friday, April 24th @ 12pm est. RAR224 | Apoxupon - How the Garden Grows Realm and Ritual is proud to present the vinyl release of Apoxupon’s landmark “post-Anthropocene” sylvan synth album, “How the Garden Grows”.

"April starts to whisper to the trees..." Next drop is Friday, April 24th. There's a hint here for those who have their ear to the ground.

⚔️BOSTON⚔️ Tickets are up for a night of fantasy synth at O'Briens featuring Flickers from the Fen (UK), Apoxupon, Assorted Potions, and Unsheathed Glory. 6/19. 7pm. 21+. $15 advance.a

The March 2026 Realm & Ritual titles are up now. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Four-tape bundles and individual titles available.

First look at Bergtagen's "In Forests Eternal" tapes. Available this Friday, March 20th @ 12pm est. Atmospheric dark metal. Co-release with Nebulae Artifacta. Hand-numbered edition of 50 pro-dubbed green cassettes with A/B pad-print and 4-panel J-card.

First look at Cowl's "Strange Divinity" cassette. Tapes available this Friday, March 20th @ 12pm est through the Realm & Ritual Bandcamp. Six-year anniversary reissue with updated artwork and bonus track. Medievalist grandeur steeped in somber atmosphere and a stoic sense of beauty.

First look at Murk Sage's "The Fall of Duskveil Keep" cassette. Tapes available this Friday, March 20th @ 12pm est through the Realm & Ritual Bandcamp. Dungeon synth odes to a fallen city from the mind of Scribe (The Ashen Codex).

First look at Vernal Crown's "Beneath a Vermillion Moon" cassette. Tapes available this Friday, March 20th @ 12pm est through the Realm & Ritual Bandcamp. Dark folk created in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.

the first of todays three Dungeon Synth features on the channel is the dark folk inflected medieval ambient of Cowl, to mark its 6th anniversary re-release oin @realmandritual.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNfs...

Available on tape Friday, March 20th @ 12pm est. TDS052 | Vernal Crown - Beneath a Vermillion Moon "It is all a distant, fading dream now. I will serve my purpose in death."

Available on tape Friday, March 20th @ 12pm est. RAR226 | Bergtagen - In Forests Eternal Initially founded in 2006, Bergtagen was songwriter and musician Jon Rosenthal's emotive, atmospheric dark metal outlet.

Available on tape Friday, March 20th @ 12pm est. RAR225 | Cowl - Strange Divinity (6 Year Anniversary Reissue + Bonus Track) “This album is dedicated to grief: the almighty crucible of transformation”

After a brief resting period, Realm and Ritual returns with new tapes on Friday, March 20th at 12pm est. Announcements start next Monday, March 9th.

The Bandcamp Friday Update is Live: - 25 new distro titles from @daleofshadows.bsky.social , Gondolin Records, Isilya Records, and Archaic Meditations

RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT Realm and Ritual is proud to partner with Ancient King Records to offer a definitive third press of Hoarfrost's "The Sun Set Behind Mount Job" with extended 5-panel J-card.

BANDCAMP FRIDAY DISTRO UPDATE This Friday, February 6th @ 12pm EDT. I will be updating the Realm and Ritual Bandcamp with titles from @daleofshadows.bsky.social

BANDCAMP FRIDAY DISTRO UPDATE This Friday, February 6th @ 12pm EDT. I will be updating the Realm and Ritual Bandcamp with sold-out titles from Gondolin Records. Quantities on each cassette are extremely limited.

BANDCAMP FRIDAY DISTRO UPDATE Friday, February 6th @ 12pm EDT I will be restocking the store with 20+ titles from Gondolin, Forsaken Relics, Isilya, and Dale of Shadows in addition to running a one-day sale on R&R titles. Full list of tapes TBA. Mark your calendar.

first DS Sunday of the year is up now, starting with the latest Wych Elm demo to mark its special cassette release through @realmandritual.bsky.social - two special Wych Elm tapes, in fact! youtu.be/Nwpx0od9210

Realm and Ritual Year Seven Wrap Up. 1 LP release. 22 Realm and Ritual tapes. 15 Demo Series Tapes. 2 reissued titles. Too many candles to count.

The December 2025 tape drop is live on Bandcamp. Four tapes from close friends and constant collaborators. RAR222 | Wych Elm - I / IS / II RAR223 | Wych Elm - 3 [with live performance B side] TDS050 | Ancient Dreamer - Dreambound II TDS051 | GuardianSorrow - A Mad King’s Dream

First look at both Wych Elm compilation tapes. Available this Friday, December 26th @ 12PM edt. RAR222 | Wych Elm - I / IS / II RAR223 | Wych Elm - 3 / Live at St. Peter in the Forest Church Hand-numbered edition of 75 pro-dubbed matte white cassettes with A/B pad-print and 4-panel J-card.

First look at GuardianSorrow's "A Mad King's Dream" tapes. Available this Friday, December 26th @ 12PM edt. This is a Demo Series release, home-dubbed in real time on transparent C30 cassettes. J-cards have been hand-cut and folded in a numbered edition of 30. All Demo Series releases are $5.

First look at Ancient Dreamer "Dreambound II" cassettes. Available this Friday, December 26th @ 12PM edt. This is a Demo Series release, home-dubbed in real time on transparent C30 cassettes. J-cards have been hand-cut and folded in a numbered edition of 30. All Demo Series releases are $5.

Full support to @spaceseer.bsky.social

Available on tape Friday, December 26th @ 12pm EDT. TDS051 | GuardianSorrow - A Mad King’s Dream "I was possessed by the spirit of a mad king and I dreamed of his triumphant but miserable years"

Available on tape Friday, December 26th @ 12pm edt. TDS050 | Ancient Dreamer - Dreambound II “Dedicated to those who embrace reticence.”

Available on tape Friday, December 26th @ 12pm edt. RAR223 | Wych Elm - III [with live performance B side] “Tell your friends you love them.”

Available on tape Friday, December 26th @ 12pm edt. RAR222 | Wych Elm - I - IS - II “For You. I'll never forget”

DECEMBER RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT Tapes available on Friday, December 26th @ 12pm edt. Four tapes from close friends and constant collaborators. RAR222 | Wych Elm - I - IS - II RAR223 | Wych Elm - III TDS050 | Ancient Dreamer - Dreambound II TDS051 | GuardianSorrow - A Mad King’s Dream

⚔️DUNGEON SYNTH AT THE CINEMA⚔️ Saturday, December 6th @ The 4th Wall at Capitol Theater (Arlington, MA) 8:30 Doors. 9PM Show. $10. All Ages. Featuring performances from: - Hoarfrost (NH) - Unsheathed Glory (MA) - Headmaster (MA) Presented by Realm and Ritual, Somergloom & 4th Wall Boston

RAR221 | Sinking Babel - Sinking Babel Thank you to everyone who supported the November tape drop, orders are shipping out now. I wanted to share a few codes for the recently released debut from Sinking Babel, a collaboration between US DS / Dark Ambient artists Gorgons Alter and Crypt Mage.

November 2025 Tapes are live on Bandcamp. RAR221 | Sinking Babel - Sinking Babel TDS048 | Caitha / Acheulean Forests - Split TDS049 | Eilenach - Eilenach realmandritual.bandcamp.com

Tapes available tomorrow 11.21 @ 12pm edt. Cataclysmic dungeon drone, melancholic majesty, and lo-fi battle hymns. Individual titles and 3-tape bundles will be up on Bandcamp. RAR221 | Sinking Babel - Sinking Babel TDS048 | Caitha / Acheulean Forests - Split TDS049 | Eilenach - Eilenach

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐲 - 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡 (Full album, 2025) | Black metal, crust This is not the first time we cover Spectral Decay, the antifascist act from Albuquerque, New Mexico. They play a well constructed mix of black metal and crust, with a good amount of thrash sounds.

Available on tape this Friday, November 21st @ 12pm edt and now streaming on Bandcamp. TDS049 | Eilenach (30 Tapes) Lo-fi battle hymns and tape warbled majesty from the mind of Unsheathed Glory. Hand-numbered edition of 30 home-dubbed transparent cassettes with A/B sticker and hand-cut J-card.

Excited to announce that I'll be vending again this year for Florida Dungeon Fest. Eternal hails to Anthony from @texasdungeonsiege.bsky.social and Spark Booking for having me back.

Available on tape Friday, November 21st @ 12pm edt. RAR221 | Sinking Babel (50 Tapes) Nightmare soundscapes, bleak melodies, and droning curses. A collaboration between US artists Gorgons Alter and Crypt Mage.

New Forgotten Relic! Listen now!

Ordo Vampyr Orientis vs @realmandritual.bsky.social Banshee Moon - Devil in the Pines Raw symphonic mythological American black metal youtu.be/caj2rT-7TfA

November Release Announcement Friday, November 21st @ 12pm edt. RAR221 | Sinking Babel (50 Tapes) Nightmare soundscapes, bleak melodies, and droning curses. A collaboration between US artists Gorgons Alter and Crypt Mage.

Realm and Ritual and Somergloom Festival present: DUNGEON SYNTH AT THE CINEMA A night of DS and fantasy ambient performances in a historic movie theater. Witness feats of analog sorcery accompanied by big screen visuals.