Deadland Ritual

Deadland Ritual
Company type	Supergroup
Industry	Music
Founded	2018 in Los Angeles, California, United States
Defunct	2021
Headquarters	Los Angeles, United States
Area served	International
Key people	Franky Perez (vocals), Steve Stevens (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), Matt Sorum (drums)
Products	Music recordings, live performances

Deadland Ritual was a hard rock supergroup with British and American roots, formed in Los Angeles in 2018. The ensemble consisted of vocalist Franky Perez (known for Apocalyptica), guitarist Steve Stevens (associated with Billy Idol and Michael Jackson), bassist Geezer Butler (from Black Sabbath and Heaven and Hell), and drummer Matt Sorum (of the Cult, Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver). Initiated by Sorum, the band completed its lineup with Perez, Stevens, and Butler. Their first single, "Down in Flames," was released in December 2018.

2018–2019: Origin, initial releases, and live shows

The formation of Deadland Ritual was publicly revealed on December 3, 2018, accompanied by members previewing new material on social platforms. Drummer Matt Sorum spearheaded the project by bringing in vocalist Franky Perez and guitarist Steve Stevens; bassist Geezer Butler joined subsequently. The band's name symbolizes a "ritualistic dead space" concept. Shortly after, they unveiled their debut single and accompanying video for "Down in Flames," produced by Greg Fidelman. This track showcases a fusion of heavy blues-infused rock highlighted by Butler’s distinctive dark bass lines, Perez’s energetic vocal delivery, and Sorum’s rhythmically compelling drumming.

Throughout 2019, Deadland Ritual appeared at prominent European festivals such as the Download Festival in the UK and Hellfest in France during June. Their first official live performance took place at The Troubadour venue in West Hollywood on May 28, 2019.

Future

In March 2021, Geezer Butler disclosed that Matt Sorum had exited the band, effectively marking the end of Deadland Ritual.

Members

Franky Perez – lead vocals
Steve Stevens – guitar
Geezer Butler – bass
Matt Sorum – drums, backing vocals

Discography

Singles

"Down in Flames" (2018)
"Broken and Bruised" (2019)

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