Season of Mist is proud to present ‘Shadow Play’, the latest full-length album from the legendary Ukrainian atmospheric black metal act DRUDKH. The album is set for official release tomorrow, March 21st, but fans will have an exclusive first listen as the full album stream premieres today on the Season of Mist YouTube Channel.
Watch the Shadow Play album stream here: https://youtu.be/wRHaMuoiu94
With Shadow Play, DRUDKH transcends mere musical expression, creating a visceral odyssey through the contrasts of existence—light and shadow, silence and storm, memory and oblivion. Rooted in the band’s signature atmospheric and pagan black metal aesthetic, the album is a meditation on exile, the cycles of life and death, and the eternal longing for connection to one’s origins.
For over two decades, DRUDKH has remained an enigmatic yet deeply influential force in black metal. Their unique ability to fuse atmospheric soundscapes with historical and poetic narratives has made them one of the most revered names in the underground metal scene.
With Shadow Play, DRUDKH delivers another chapter of haunting beauty and raw intensity, cementing their place as the torchbearers of atmospheric black metal.
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Tracklist:
1. Scattering the Ashes (7:23)
2. April (11:11)
3. The Exile (10:12) [LISTEN]
4. Fallen Blossom (6:50)
5. The Eve (7:08) [WATCH]
6. The Thirst (12:21)
Full runtime: 55:05
Country: Ukraine (UA)
Genre: Black Metal
FFO: Agalloch, Winterfylleth, Saor
Born from the whispering winds and the brooding landscapes of Ukraine, a realm steeped in history and draped in the enigma of folklore, emerges DRUDKH – a beacon of profound expression in the vast expanse of black metal. In their essence, DRUDKH are the custodians of a narrative, combining atmospheric and pagan influences into a mesmerizing portrayal of their homeland’s soul. Their journey is one of introspection, seeking to create music that evoke a profound emotional resonance that stirs the depths of the human experience.
With the unfolding of Shadow Play, their latest album, DRUDKH invites the listener into a realm where the boundaries between the corporeal and the ethereal blur. This album emerges as an ode to the contrasting forces that shape existence: light against shadow, silence against storm, ephemeral beauty against the decay of oblivion. A story untold, exploring themes of exile, the cycle of life and death, and the perpetual yearning for a return to origins—both personal and collective.
Through Shadow Play, DRUDKH transcends the conventional expectations of music, engaging in a dialogue that is both personal and universal. They challenge us to confront our own shadows, to find beauty in desolation, and to appreciate the intricate dance of light and darkness that defines our existence. This album is another chapter in DRUDKH’s storied discography – it represents an invigorated exploration into the myriad facets of human emotion, the relentless pursuit of truth, and the undying passion for unearthing the hidden threads that connect us to the past.
DRUDKH continues to illuminate the path for those who dare to wander, to question, and to dream.
Recording Credits:
Created and recorded in the spring of 2024.
Mixed and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Mastering in the summer of 2024.
Cover Art:
O.L.
Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
2×12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black
2×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Transparent Yellow, Blue & Black Marbled
2×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Transparent Green & Purple Marbled
2×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Black & Yellow “Sunburst”
2×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Transparent Yellow & Black Marbled
Cassette
