Italian atmospheric black metal band SVART VINTER has released their new single, “Torment,” ahead of their upcoming sophomore album Isvind, set for release on May 30th, 2025, via Non Serviam Records.
“Torment” takes listeners on a journey into the depths of the human soul, exploring themes of isolation and despair. The band explains that the song reflects the experience of an individual trapped in an icy, desolate existence, where light fades and hope is lost. They describe the track as a statement of surviving within darkness and finding a certain beauty in the harshness of life’s void. “We hope this track can resonate with those who, like us, see strength in the ice and freedom in despair,” the band comments.
The album Isvind embodies the cold and brutal forces of winter, focusing on themes of isolation, grief, and torment. Each song immerses the listener in a bleak landscape, where the relentless cold gnaws at the soul. “Isvind” is both atmospheric and intense, drawing on the most sinister elements of winter to explore the merciless aspects of nature. The album promises an unyielding exploration of death and darkness, bringing the cold embrace of winter to life.
The full tracklist for Isvind is as follows:
Torment
Frozen Tomb
Isvind
Ritual
Abyss
Where The Shadows Lie
My Last Winter
Of Cold And Grief
Beneath The Night’s Cold Gaze
Isvind was mixed and mastered by the band’s frontman, Andrea Maggioni, at Decomposed Design Studio. The album’s artwork features an original photograph by Autumnal Mood Photography.
SVART VINTER was founded in Rome in 2021 by members of doom/death metal band Veil Of Conspiracy. Drawing inspiration from the 1990s Norwegian black metal scene, the band’s name, meaning “black winter” in Swedish and Norwegian, reflects the bleak and atmospheric qualities of their music.
Though new to the black metal scene, SVART VINTER quickly gained recognition in the underground community. Their debut album Mist (2022) was praised for its raw intensity and evocative atmosphere. The band blends traditional black metal with fresh emotional depth, creating a sound characterized by haunting melodies, sharp riffs, and a powerful rhythm section. Their lyrics explore themes of nature, isolation, and existential struggle, offering an introspective journey through the darkness of the human condition.
SVART VINTER’s music is a tribute to black metal’s past, while looking forward to its future, capturing the essence of the genre with a unique emotional resonance.
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