Official Band Biography
About White Ritual
French Darkwave & Electro-Rock Band from Strasbourg
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Biography
Born from the Ritual
White Ritual is a French darkwave and electro-rock band from Strasbourg. Born from the shadow of January 2019, the project was conceived by Ricardo Gomes — former vocalist and guitarist of the metal band Absurdity, and producer known as zNo.
To forge the quartet, Ricardo summoned Cedric Belzunce on guitar (also ex-Absurdity), Nicolas Brehm on drums (ex-Crocodiles INC, Project White), and the spellbinding Coralie Setan — known as Lily — on vocals. Together they craft a ritualistic universe of gothic and electronic depth.
Blending ethereal female vocals with harsh growls, sharp synths, powerful rhythms and cinematic guitars, White Ritual explores the tensions of human nature: abandonment, love, death, desire, and belief. Their music draws from Killing Joke, FKA Twigs, and Chelsea Wolfe, forging a modern alternative to 80s gothic clichés.
Signed to darkTunes Music Group, the band released the 14-track debut album In & Out in 2022, followed by In & Out Remixes, Crosses and Ritual Lust in 2025. In February 2026, White Ritual collaborated with Kylreez on Furious Passion before joining the official Castle Party Festival 2026 lineup.
The Band
Four Faces of the Ritual
The haunting voice at the heart of White Ritual. Lily’s performance burns with both sensuality and sorrow, embodying the band’s fusion of intensity and atmosphere.
Founder of White Ritual. Former vocalist of Absurdity and producer/composer. The creative force behind the band’s dark and cinematic sonic architecture.
Also formerly of Absurdity. Cedric’s cinematic guitar work weaves tension and beauty through the band’s electronic landscapes.
Former member of Crocodiles INC and Project White. Nicolas drives the ritual forward with a powerful rhythmic foundation built for both studio and stage.
History
The Chronicle
Foundation
White Ritual is born in January 2019 in Strasbourg, France. Ricardo Gomes assembles the four members and begins crafting the first demos, blending darkwave textures, electronic atmospheres, cinematic guitars and gothic energy.
In & Out — Debut Album
The debut album In & Out is released on July 22, 2022 via darkTunes Music Group. 14 tracks including Isis, Rush, Blind, Head On Fire and Under the Veil. The album is met with critical praise across the European dark music scene.
Rush — Single
The single Rush is released as a standalone offering from the debut album, gaining traction on dark music radio and playlists throughout Europe.
Blood & Glitter — Collaboration with Extize
White Ritual joins forces with French industrial act Extize for a striking cover of Blood & Glitter by Lord of the Lost — the track representing Germany at Eurovision 2023. Released May 5, 2023.
In & Out Remixes — Remix Album
Released April 18, 2025. A 12-track collection featuring remixes by Cattac, Lith, Malicia Darkwave, Enigmatik, Crash Server, Dark Control Operation, and more — expanding the band’s international audience into the EBM and club scene.
Crosses — Single
Released October 10, 2025. A darksynth plunge inspired by Carpenter Brut and the Blade Runner universe. Terra Relicta calls it « a neon-soaked plunge into the upside-down. » The accompanying music video amplifies the retro-futuristic aesthetic.
Ritual Lust — Single
Released November 7, 2025. A visceral fusion of darkwave, synthwave and electro-rock. Terra Relicta describes it as « a feverish storm of sound and emotion. » The official video is released via darkTunes Music Group.
Furious Passion — Collaboration with Kylreez
Released February 27, 2026. Furious Passion blends Kylreez’s retro-futuristic synthwave with White Ritual’s darkwave and electro-rock identity, carried by Lily’s hypnotic vocals. The official video is released through darkTunes Music Group.
Castle Party Festival — Bolków, Poland
White Ritual joins the official Castle Party Festival 2026 lineup and performs on Sunday, July 19 at 16:00 on the Castle Stage at Bolków Castle, alongside major names from the international dark scene.
Inspirations
Sounds That Shaped the Ritual
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