_Absentia_ is the third single and title track from Splendidula’s upcoming fourth full-length album, set for release on April 3 via *Argonauta Records.* Blending atmospheric black metal and suffocating doom, the track features guest vocals by *Tim Yatras (Austere, Germ).*
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Splendidula's fourth album opens a new chapter in the band's history. Written in the aftermath of the loss of several loved ones, including bassist Peter Chromiak in 2022, the album is shaped by themes of grief, depression, and loss. Splendidula merges black metal and doom with fragile atmospheric passages, drenched in grief and desolation.
*MUSIC CREDITS*
Music by Splendidula
Lyrics by Kristien Cools & Guy Van Campenhout
Guest vocals by *Tim Yatras* (Austere, Germ)
Recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb
Mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music
*VISUAL CREDITS*
Video by Artifacts From The Tangent Universe
Visuals by Mart Production, Cottonbro Studio & Matthias Groeneveld
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*LYRICS*
Demon, please leave my mind
Delusional fight
Beaten, feel so traumatised
Outraged and down
(Chorus)
It numbs me out
I know my fears now
Absentia
Feelings made me paralysed
I cannot hide
Demon gives me gloomy tears
in which I drown
(Chorus)
Woe-filled are the days
when life seems at its bleakest
As flowers wither and sparks die
Light fades unto the black beyond
Nevermore to feel the sun
Bringing joy to a sorrowless dream
Anger, pain, resentment and tears
When loss strikes hard at my core
Haunt my faith and crawl
I hate this thorn
Turn to face my thoughts
My hope feels small
#AtmosphericBlackMetal #DoomMetal #Austere