Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Order Vinyl here: splendidula.bandcamp.com
Atmospheric black/doom collective Splendidula finally returns with a new single and lyric video. ‘Behind My Semblance’ was recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb, mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio (Amenra, Brutus, Doodeskader) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Sepultura, Mastodon, Motörhead, Fleetwood Mac, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse). The song is also released on an exclusive limited 8” vinyl (Saturni Records), and won’t be part of the next full album.
‘Behind My Semblance’ is also available on all streaming platforms:
song.link/BehindMySemblance
“In a world where everyone is forced to wear a mask, we hide the shadows of our true feelings behind a façade of false normality. When asked about our well-being, we lie, fearing the uncomfortable silence that follows. This song dives into the dark reality that we often feel pressured to hide our struggles, pretending everything is okay when it’s not. For the music video, the visual artistry of Mikhail Nilov was incorporated, carefully edited to reflect the suffocating atmosphere of the lyrics. Together, they form a testament to the inner darkness we often conceal.”
Vocalist Kristien & drummer Joachim comment: "From the depths of despair, we have relentlessly risen once more. After the sudden passing of bassist Peter in 2022, and the departure of both guitarists, we were left to face the darkness alone. With new blood and a renewed purpose, we unearthed the remains of a song born with the old lineup, and resurrected it into something darker and harrowing. This release is more than just a return—it is a reckoning, a tribute to the shadows of our past and the echoes that still haunt us. This new track forges a dark connection between our previous album and the impending new full-length, a haunting reflection of our journey through despair and rebirth.”
SPLENDIDULA is:
Vocals - Kristien
Guitar & Vocals - Guy
Guitar - Stitch
Bass - Bart
Drums & Synths – Joachim
For more info:
instagram.com/splendidula.band
facebook.com/Splendidula
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
VIDEO CREDITS:
Visuals by Mikhail Nilov
Editing by Artifacts From The Tangent Universe
#newmusic #blackmetal #doommetal
Order Vinyl here: splendidula.bandcamp.com
Atmospheric black/doom collective Splendidula finally returns with a new single and lyric video. ‘Behind My Semblance’ was recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb, mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio (Amenra, Brutus, Doodeskader) and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Sepultura, Mastodon, Motörhead, Fleetwood Mac, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse). The song is also released on an exclusive limited 8” vinyl (Saturni Records), and won’t be part of the next full album.
‘Behind My Semblance’ is also available on all streaming platforms:
song.link/BehindMySemblance
“In a world where everyone is forced to wear a mask, we hide the shadows of our true feelings behind a façade of false normality. When asked about our well-being, we lie, fearing the uncomfortable silence that follows. This song dives into the dark reality that we often feel pressured to hide our struggles, pretending everything is okay when it’s not. For the music video, the visual artistry of Mikhail Nilov was incorporated, carefully edited to reflect the suffocating atmosphere of the lyrics. Together, they form a testament to the inner darkness we often conceal.”
Vocalist Kristien & drummer Joachim comment: "From the depths of despair, we have relentlessly risen once more. After the sudden passing of bassist Peter in 2022, and the departure of both guitarists, we were left to face the darkness alone. With new blood and a renewed purpose, we unearthed the remains of a song born with the old lineup, and resurrected it into something darker and harrowing. This release is more than just a return—it is a reckoning, a tribute to the shadows of our past and the echoes that still haunt us. This new track forges a dark connection between our previous album and the impending new full-length, a haunting reflection of our journey through despair and rebirth.”
SPLENDIDULA is:
Vocals - Kristien
Guitar & Vocals - Guy
Guitar - Stitch
Bass - Bart
Drums & Synths – Joachim
For more info:
instagram.com/splendidula.band
facebook.com/Splendidula
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
VIDEO CREDITS:
Visuals by Mikhail Nilov
Editing by Artifacts From The Tangent Universe
#newmusic #blackmetal #doommetal
![MASTER CHARGER - Mass Produced, Mass Destroyed (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Msssm0hLy6U/mqdefault.jpg "MASTER CHARGER - Mass Produced, Mass Destroyed (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta]
Hailing from the blackest heart of the Midlands, UK-based heavy rock/doom/sludge metal trio MASTER CHARGER return with a brand-new single and music video, Mass Produced, Mass Destroyed, giving fans another explosive taste of their forthcoming album, Posthumous Resurrection! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Msssm0hLy6U
Set for release on May 2, 2025, via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, Posthumous Resurrection will be available in CD and digital streaming formats. This record marks a new milestone for the band, solidifying their signature blend of blues-infused, groove-heavy, doom-laden rock ‘n’ roll sludge, often described as a SATANIC BLUES RUMBLE.
Formed in 2006, MASTER CHARGER have carved a distinctive path in the underground heavy scene, refining their sound across previous releases, including Unity in Black (2011), Eroding Empires (2016), and Origin of the Lugubrious (2020). Their crushing live performances have seen them share the stage with acts such as Monolord, Orange Goblin, Black Rainbows, Conan, Raging Speedhorn, Fireball Ministry, Dead Witches, Overkill, Alunah and Paradise Lost, along with appearances at major festivals like HRH Doom vs Stoner, HRH Metal Chapter III and Hammerfest XI.
Drawing influence from the titans of heavy music, including Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Motörhead, Slayer, Venom, Celtic Frost, Black Flag, Trouble, Saint Vitus and Pentagram, MASTER CHARGER deliver a relentless fusion of vintage doom, raw sludge, and unfiltered rock energy.
With Mass Produced, Mass Destroyed, the band sets the stage for the impending release of Posthumous Resurrection, promising an unrelenting sonic assault that will leave no stone unturned. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare to witness the next chapter of MASTER CHARGER’s unstoppable rise!
INFO:
https://www.facebook.com/mastercharger
https://mastercharger.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/masterchargerofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords")
