Delving deeper into their singular vision of Black Metal, this Stygian entity returns with their third offering, inviting us all for our final rest.
Delving deeper into their singular vision of Black Metal, forging a work that resists easy categorization, the uncanny Italian and Swedish entity known as Feralia (named after public religious ceremonies of ancient Rome held in honor of the dead upon the last day of the Parentalia) attacks again with their third studio offering, titled Ultima Requies, a Latin phrase that translates to “the last rest,” following up on their 2022 opus Under Stige / Over Dianam. Showcasing a grim artwork depicting a reinterpretation of the necromantic ritual of Erichto, the Thessalian witch described in “De Bello Civili” by Lucan, while the band’s sound remains anchored in a sense of the sacred, drawing from arcane and occult dimensions tied to the archaic Roman world, the album is neither rooted in old school orthodoxy nor aligned with the polished tendencies of contemporary production. Instead, it stands as a raw and evocative offering, where abrasive textures and ritualistic atmospheres converge into something austere, immersive and profoundly spiritual, all masterfully crafted by Erymanthon Seth on vocals, guitars and synths, Raijinous on the guitars and synths, Krhura on bass, and Summum Algor on drums.
The visceral riffs by Erymanthon Seth and Raijinous transpire classic Black Metal right from the start in Ballata Avernale, while the same Erymanthon Seth vociferates rabidly like a creature form the underworld; whereas Ver Sacrum also starts on a harsh and violent mode, exploding into a modern version of Black Metal not recommended for the lighthearted. Then in the nine-minute aria Pharsalia, we face an ethereal intro that gradually evolves into another bestial sound led by Summum Algor’s demolishing beats and fills, supported by the menacing bass by Krhura, followed by Empireo, with again their background keys embellishing the airwaves in an instrumental tune that sounds like it was taken from an Italian horror movie, warming us up for the scorching Marpiter, where Erymanthon Seth roars and gnarls in anguish and hatred while Summum Algor keeps hammering his drums manically. After that we face Defigere, one of the most detailed, dynamic and diverse songs of the album, with its hints of Doom Metal and Dungeon Synth adding an extra touch of insanity ot their core Black Metal madness, all boosted by the razor-edged guitars by Erymanthon Seth and Raijinous; and lastly, we have a more direct Black Metal extravaganza titled Miasma, where all instruments are breathing fire until all fades into oblivion.
Following the path opened by their previous albums Helios Manifesto and Under Stige / Over Dianam, the band further refined their language in Ultima Requies, balancing raw intensity with a deeply contemplative undercurrent. The result is an album that feels both immediate and timeless, grounded in the physicality of Black Metal yet reaching toward something intangible and eternal, and if you want to know more about such an obscure band you can find them on Facebook and on Instagram, stream their music on Spotify, and of course purchase their scorching new album from their own BandCamp, as well as from ATMF’s BandCamp or from Metal Odissey. This is Black Metal at its most evocative, atmospheric and Stygian form, inviting you for your final rest to the sound of its venomous lullabies.
Best moments of the album: Ballata Avernale and Defigere.
Worst moments of the album: None.
Released in 2026 ATMF
Track listing
1. Ballata Avernale 8:01
2. Ver Sacrum 8:50
3. Pharsalia 9:22
4. Empireo 5:20
5. Marpiter 6:57
6. Defigere 8:47
7. Miasma 6:27
Band members
Erymanthon Seth – vocals, guitars, synths
Raijinous – guitars, dynths, backing vocals
Krhura – bass
Summum Algor – drums
THE HEADBANGING MOOSE 