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Ceremony is an American punk rock band from Rohnert Park, California. The band's current line-up includes Ross Farrar (vocals), Anthony Anzaldo (guitar), Jasmine Watson (bass), Andy Nelson (guitar), and Jake Casarotti (drums). Ryan Mattos (guitar) left the band before their signing with Matador Records in 2011 and was replaced by Nelson. The band has released six studio albums and has evolved their sound across their discography, incorporating elements of powerviolence, grindcore, hardcore punk, punk rock, garage rock, post-punk, indie rock, and new wave. Pitchfork noted that "Ceremony are hell-bent on not making the same record twice," while Stereogum described them as "a very good punk band executing old punk tricks to massive effectiveness."