Balancing tradition and progression, this German Black Metal horde returns with their fourth studio offering, bringing the light from hell into our blackened hearts.

Balancing tradition and progression, German Black Metal horde Servant delivers a sound that feels both familiar and forward-thinking, uncompromising, powerful, and darkly captivating. Two years after their critically acclaimed third album Death Devil Magick, the band formed of vocalist and guitarist Farago, guitarist Samael, bassist Thanatos, and drummer Apophis returns with Lux Ex Inferis (a Latin phrase that means “light from the netherworld” or “light from hell”) offering more of their authentic-yet-modern approach to Melodic Black Metal. Recorded at Katzbach Studio, produced and Mixed by Farago, mastered by Dennis Poschwatta at Katzbach Studio, and showcasing a stunning artwork by Misanthropic-Art, Lux Ex Inferis sees the band once again combine intensity, atmosphere, and passion into a distinctive sound, turning it into a must-listen for admirers of the darkest side of music.

The whimsical, ethereal intro In Noctem will captivate our souls before we’re crushed into pieces to the sound of Tabula Rasa, a beautiful Melodic Black Metal aria by the quartet with the anguish and pain flowing from Farago’s scorching vocals sounding stunning, also featuring guest vocals by the one and only P.G. of Groza, followed by Glorification, spearheaded by the demonic drums by Apophis while Thanatos keeps hammering his bass in the name of absolute darkness. Thanatos, Embrace of the Night again presents the band’s trademark fusion of aggression, obscurity and harmony, leaning towards the Blackened Death Metal played by Behemoth, whereas De Profundis, or “from the depths” from Latin (a letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, to his friend and lover Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas) showcases a phenomenal guitar work by Farago and Samael from start to finish, featuring guest vocals by Lethian.

Lux Fulget, which translates from Latin to English as “the light shines,” already starts in full force to the pounding drums by Apophis while Farago continues to vociferate like a creature from the abyss; and the strident guitars by Farago and Samael ignite another bestial Black Metal feast titled Of Stones, Sleep and Death, sounding enfolding, grim and vile, all at the same time. Then we face The Accuser, blending the obscurity of classic Black Metal with the depth and ferocity of modern-day Melodic Black Metal, with Thanatos and Apophis once again sounding thunderous armed with their respective bass and drums; while their last breathe of Black Metal magic comes in the form of Hypnos I See You, carrying a poetic name for an overdose of Stygian, sharp riffs and devilish roars, putting a beyond climatic and devilish ending to their black mass.

Expanding on the band’s established style, Lux Ex Inferis merges epic structures and haunting melodies, creating a multi-layered sonic landscape where passion meets grandeur, pointing to an even brighter (or maybe I should say darker) future ahead of those servants of the dark arts. You can get in touch with the band and stay up to date with their news and tour dates via Facebook and Instagram, stream their caustic music on any platform like Spotify, and of course, put your damned, dirty hands on their scorching new opus by purchasing it from the AOP Records’ BandCamp or webstore (or click HERE for all things Servant). After all is said and done, these German black metallers are among us to spread absolute darkness armed with Lux Ex Inferis, bringing the light from hell into our blackened hearts.

Best moments of the album: Tabula Rasa, De Profundis, Lux Fulget and Hypnos I See You.

Worst moments of the album: None.

Released in 2026 AOP Records

Track listing
1. In Noctem 2:14
2. Tabula Rasa 5:30
3. Glorification 4:38
4. Thanatos, Embrace of the Night 5:06
5. De Profundis 4:35
6. Lux Fulget 4:51
7. Of Stones, Sleep and Death 4:52
8. The Accuser 4:06
9. Hypnos I See You 5:47

Band members
Farago – vocals, guitars
Samael – guitars
Thanatos – bass
Apophis – drums

Guest musicians
Lethian – vocals on “De Profundis”
P.G. – vocals on “Tabula Rasa”