: The album was released in early 2004 via Osmose Productions.
: Notre Dame, a project known for its avant-garde gothic and horror metal style. : The album was released in early 2004
"The Ride / My Ride into Afterlife" is a track from the 2004 album by the Swedish horror-metal band Notre Dame . The band was founded and led by multi-instrumentalist and former King Diamond drummer Snowy Shaw , who wrote and produced the album. Song and Album Overview The band was founded and led by multi-instrumentalist
: The track features a guest performance by renowned Swedish guitarist Mike Wead , a long-standing member of bands like King Diamond , Mercyful Fate , and Memento Mori . The inclusion of Mike Wead on this specific
Notre Dame's music often draws inspiration from classic horror imagery and "theatrics," frequently compared to the works of King Diamond due to Snowy Shaw's history with that band. The inclusion of Mike Wead on this specific track adds intricate guitar work typical of his background in epic and doom metal.