Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
_Absentia_ is the third single and title track from Splendidula’s upcoming fourth full-length album, set for release on April 3 via *Argonauta Records.* Blending atmospheric black metal and suffocating doom, the track features guest vocals by *Tim Yatras (Austere, Germ).*
*Pre-order album here:*
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splendidula.bandcamp.com
Splendidula's fourth album opens a new chapter in the band's history. Written in the aftermath of the loss of several loved ones, including bassist Peter Chromiak in 2022, the album is shaped by themes of grief, depression, and loss. Splendidula merges black metal and doom with fragile atmospheric passages, drenched in grief and desolation.
*MUSIC CREDITS*
Music by Splendidula
Lyrics by Kristien Cools & Guy Van Campenhout
Guest vocals by *Tim Yatras* (Austere, Germ)
Recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb
Mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music
*VISUAL CREDITS*
Video by Artifacts From The Tangent Universe
Visuals by Mart Production, Cottonbro Studio & Matthias Groeneveld
*FOLLOW SPLENDIDULA*
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instagram.com/splendidula.band
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*FOLLOW ARGONAUTA RECORDS*
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*LYRICS*
Demon, please leave my mind
Delusional fight
Beaten, feel so traumatised
Outraged and down
(Chorus)
It numbs me out
I know my fears now
Absentia
Feelings made me paralysed
I cannot hide
Demon gives me gloomy tears
in which I drown
(Chorus)
Woe-filled are the days
when life seems at its bleakest
As flowers wither and sparks die
Light fades unto the black beyond
Nevermore to feel the sun
Bringing joy to a sorrowless dream
Anger, pain, resentment and tears
When loss strikes hard at my core
Haunt my faith and crawl
I hate this thorn
Turn to face my thoughts
My hope feels small
#AtmosphericBlackMetal #DoomMetal #Austere
_Absentia_ is the third single and title track from Splendidula’s upcoming fourth full-length album, set for release on April 3 via *Argonauta Records.* Blending atmospheric black metal and suffocating doom, the track features guest vocals by *Tim Yatras (Austere, Germ).*
*Pre-order album here:*
shop.argonautarecords.com
splendidula.bandcamp.com
Splendidula's fourth album opens a new chapter in the band's history. Written in the aftermath of the loss of several loved ones, including bassist Peter Chromiak in 2022, the album is shaped by themes of grief, depression, and loss. Splendidula merges black metal and doom with fragile atmospheric passages, drenched in grief and desolation.
*MUSIC CREDITS*
Music by Splendidula
Lyrics by Kristien Cools & Guy Van Campenhout
Guest vocals by *Tim Yatras* (Austere, Germ)
Recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb
Mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music
*VISUAL CREDITS*
Video by Artifacts From The Tangent Universe
Visuals by Mart Production, Cottonbro Studio & Matthias Groeneveld
*FOLLOW SPLENDIDULA*
facebook.com/Splendidula
instagram.com/splendidula.band
splendidula.bandcamp.com
open.spotify.com/artist/2OkAaBRWXeHrCdShfzfkkH
*FOLLOW ARGONAUTA RECORDS*
facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
instagram.com/argonautarecords
argonautarecords.bandcamp.com
argonautarecords.com
*LYRICS*
Demon, please leave my mind
Delusional fight
Beaten, feel so traumatised
Outraged and down
(Chorus)
It numbs me out
I know my fears now
Absentia
Feelings made me paralysed
I cannot hide
Demon gives me gloomy tears
in which I drown
(Chorus)
Woe-filled are the days
when life seems at its bleakest
As flowers wither and sparks die
Light fades unto the black beyond
Nevermore to feel the sun
Bringing joy to a sorrowless dream
Anger, pain, resentment and tears
When loss strikes hard at my core
Haunt my faith and crawl
I hate this thorn
Turn to face my thoughts
My hope feels small
#AtmosphericBlackMetal #DoomMetal #Austere
![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")
![THE LAST SOUND REVELATION - Source of Frequency (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O-_01d-MLEs/mqdefault.jpg "THE LAST SOUND REVELATION - Source of Frequency (official video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta]
➡️ Subscribe to Argonauta Records for more heavy music: https://www.youtube.com/argonautarecords
➡️ Stream: https://song.link/tlsr_sof
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🎬 Watch the official video for “Source of Frequency”, the latest single from Rome-based instrumental post-metal band The Last Sound Revelation! Experience their signature blend of progressive metal, post-rock atmospheres, bluesy grooves, and heavy riffs that take listeners on a powerful sonic journey.
💿 Album Update: The upcoming album The Proximity Effect is now scheduled for release on January 16, 2026 in CD and Digital formats.")
![SLEEPING GIANT - Conqueror (lyric video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ODyXTZnI9LQ/mqdefault.jpg "SLEEPING GIANT - Conqueror (lyric video) [Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records]
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Icelandic stoner doom metal psychonauts SLEEPING GIANT proudly announce their signing with Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, marking a powerful new chapter in the band’s journey through crushing riffs and cosmic heaviness. To celebrate this partnership, the band unleashes their debut single “Conqueror”.
Emerging from the volcanic underground of Iceland, SLEEPING GIANT channel the raw spirit of Stoner and Doom Metal, enriched by elements of Thrash, Death and Sludge. Their sound is a fierce blend of massive grooves, razor-sharp drumming, and roaring vocals, a true tour-de-force of heavy metal energy.
Originally formed in 2009, the band’s debut performance erupted just steps away from Iceland’s “pots-and-pans revolution.” Quickly earning a cult reputation for their visceral sound and onstage ferocity, SLEEPING GIANT became one of Iceland’s most intriguing underground acts. After a decade of hibernation, the giant finally awoke in 2023, returning to the stage at Reykjadoom and Norðanpaunk festivals, and entering the studio to craft their long-awaited first official release, soon to be revealed through Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.
SLEEPING GIANT are:
Oddur Freyr Þorsteinsson – Vocals
Finnbogi Jökull Pétursson – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Árni Björn Björnsson – Guitars
Guðmundur Hrannar Eiríksson – Guitars
Einar Darri Einarsson – Bass
Ásmundur Jóhannsson – Drums")
