This can refer to three bands. 1) The Rites are a fast hardcore band on Deadalive records. What started out as a project band between members of Tear It Up, Down In Flames, and Cut The Shit, has turned into a vicious and obnoxious monster. 2) The Rites are a psychedelic pop band from the 60s who recorded the obscure single "Hour Girl", which is available on the Fading Yellow Volume 2 compilation.

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