The sound
The musical character
Ritual Howls wormed its way into the music scene in Detroit in 2012, built around the core trio of Paul Bancell, Christopher Samuels, and Ben Saginaw. Known for a cinematic blend that folds post-punk, industrial, goth, and western-tinged guitar into a sound that fans and critics commonly label as death jangle, the band has carved a distinctive niche in underground rock. Over the years, their disciplined approach to atmosphere and melody has earned them a devoted following across North America and beyond.