Portuguese gothic metal veterans Inhuman have announced their highly anticipated new album, Gloriæ, and presented the first video single, "Conspiratio".
Inhuman on "Conspiratio": "'Conspiratio' navigates the twilight of deceit and despair, where anguish blooms like fire over shattered hopes. Dense, piercing riffs weave with haunting echoes, crafting a soundscape of an imminent, crumbling apocalypse".
Inspired by the Latin phrase for "of glory", Gloriæ is Inhuman's most mature and daring album to date. Written during a challenging period for the band and once again produced by Daniel Cardoso, the new work delves deeply into themes of personal growth, overcoming obstacles, and self-discovery.
Lyrically, the album uses the concept of glory - and its absence - as a metaphor for personal struggles and triumphs. The band has also embraced a minimalist visual aesthetic, focusing on the interplay of presence and absence to invite listeners to interpret the subjective nature of glory.
As Inhuman explains: "At this stage of our career, we feel the need to strip away unnecessary layers, both visually and conceptually. The focus is clear: the music must speak louder than any image. Our approach with Gloriæ is simple yet bold - let the music be at the heart of our existence".
Gloriæ is not just an album; it is an artistic manifesto from a band that has stood the test of time, continues to push boundaries, and leaves an indelible mark on the Portuguese metal scene.
Alma Mater Records will release Gloriæ, Inhuman's fourth studio album, on 7 November. Link
Gloriæ tracklist:
01. Absent Glory
02. Conspiratio
03. Seed of Ancient Hate
04. To Reign In Captivity
05. Illuminate the Pain
06. Semblance of Reality
07. Overgone
08. The Dreariest One
09. Do Fim dos Dias
10. Visionary State
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