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Band: Death By Love
Album title: 444
Release date: 20 February 2026
Label: Distortion Productions
Genre: Dark Electro, Darkwave, Industrial Pop
Tracklist:
01. Sellenno
02. Cosmic Power
03. In Unity
04. I Don’t
05. Strong Inside
06. God
07. Lost and Found
08. Temros (Symphonic Mix)
09. Forest
10. Ziro
11. Sellenno (Reprise)
444, the full‑length debut album from electro‑goth/industrial duo Death By Love, is a refreshing, distinctive and cohesive work. An eleven‑track descent into shadow that ultimately bends toward renewal, 444 occupies its own unique and difficult‑to‑define space, resisting easy categorisation while remaining relevant and intentional in its execution.
From the opening moments, the duo establish their artistic vision with layered atmospheric electronics, instrumentation infused with Middle Eastern influences, silky and mesmerising vocals, and heavy, hypnotic rhythms. The result is an intense and introspective soundscape that balances the old world with the contemporary one beautifully.
444 moves fluidly between styles and emotional registers. "Sellenno" opens the album with an intimate moment of introduction. The trip‑hop pulse of "Cosmic Power" rises and eventually gives way to the traditional Middle Eastern energy threaded through "I Don't". "Forest" delivers a darker, more decadent atmosphere, reinforcing the album's dynamic scope. For a debut, this level of confidence and cohesion is particularly ambitious, yet the transitions feel seamless.
444 began to take shape in late 2024, when Inga Habiba, based in Poland, and Peter Guellard, based in the United States, met in Warsaw to record the project's earliest tracks. These sessions produced the debut single "Strong Inside" and the brooding "Temros" — compositions that would ultimately set the tone. The album evolved into a cross‑continental digital collaboration, a process subtly mirrored in its recurring themes of distance, persistence and connection. The record is deliberate, comprehensive and compelling, with each composition contributing to the narrative arc rather than standing alone.
Midway through the album, the sixth track, "God", introduces a notable shift without disrupting the flow. Instead, it acts as a hinge, gently guiding the listener into 444's next phase while maintaining continuity.
Vocally, Inga commands the album with a presence that feels both personal and illustrative. Her delivery carries weight without slipping into abstraction, grounding and shaping each melody with intention. The Middle Eastern influence in her vocal style works beautifully, weaving in and out at precisely the right moments. Peter's long‑standing roots in the dark electronic underground bring a strong sense of discipline and depth to both songwriting and production. Each track is sophisticated, polished and dynamic, balancing sonic atmosphere with refined structure.
Ultimately, 444 is an album that asks the listener to remain present, to surrender to its slow‑burning intensity, and to emerge enlightened on the other side. Not every composition carries the same emotional weight, though the sequencing smooths these fluctuations effectively.
In an era of disposable listening, Death By Love have created an outstanding work of immersion, patience and intention.
Review by Tiffany
Rating: 8/10
