The Black Mountain Ritual

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• “Fuzz-drenched, occasionally-bluesy psychedelia swirls and storms as this four-piece weaves their magic. Full review here: https://theeliteextremophile.com/2026/02/16/album-review-mirkwood-spiders-the-black-mountain-ritual/”

  — TheEliteExtremophile

• “This came out of nowhere and just won't stop growing on me. Bluesy guitar leads, lovely vocal harmonies, and some dynamite songwriting.”

  — Akira Watts · favourite track: To All The Sad Kids

• “A shout out to Mr Steve Rodger for this find. I have heard of the the band and listened to their last release but it did not click. After reading Steve Rodger review i gave it a listen. Yes this is very,very good and also scratches my itch for prog. I will be going back and give the rest of their releases a listen to with a new set of ears.”

  — lloydd · favourite track: Little Stone

• “I guess this will just have to go on 2026’s best of list. Thanks Tom”

  — Steve Rodger

• “I've been waiting all year for this album and i didn't even know it. REALLY, REALLY good.... and original.”

  — 👁⃤ · favourite track: Black Mountain Ritual