The Ride / My Ride Into Afterlife (feat. Mike Wead) (from "demi Monde Bizarros" 2004) -

: Notre Dame, a project known for its avant-garde gothic and horror metal style.

: 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 . : Notre Dame, a project known for its

: On several releases, "The Ride" serves as a short 31-second intro leading into the 6-minute and 48-second main track, "My Ride into Afterlife". Artistic Context Artistic Context Notre Dame's music often draws inspiration

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. : Notre Dame

: Demi Monde Bizarros is subtitled "Songs about sex, satan and sado-masochism" and is characterized by its dark, theatrical atmosphere and a blend of heavy metal and gothic rock influences.