Italian pagan death metal act ALZHAGOTH is set to release their highly anticipated debut full-length album, “Ad Finem”, on March 14, 2025, via Inertial Music.
Featuring eight meticulously crafted tracks, this album is a sonic journey that blends intensity, melody, and technical precision, offering a fresh perspective on pagan-inspired extreme metal.
With compositions that intertwine melodic death metal, thrash, and classic metal influences, “Ad Finem” showcases ALZHAGOTH’s ability to weave together crushing riffs, intricate harmonies, and sweeping arpeggios. Tracks like “Sermons of the Blind”, “Herald of Chaos”, and “Ultramonsters” deliver a dynamic interplay of aggression and melody, while the lyrics paint vivid landscapes within the band’s self-created mythological universe.
Mixed and mastered by Daniele Ferretto, the album is further brought to life with artwork by Niklas Sundin and visual elements crafted by Eva Zivkovic, Matteo Ventura, and the IM Team.
Formed in 2019, ALZHAGOTH is devoted to channeling the raw energy of pagan death metal, abandoning their past musical endeavors to fully embrace their unique artistic vision. Their music fuses symphonic grandeur with relentless power, creating an immersive and evocative experience.
Fans of the Swedish death metal scene and those drawn to complex, atmospheric compositions will find “Ad Finem” a deeply rewarding listen. ALZHAGOTH are poised to make their mark on the extreme metal landscape—prepare for a relentless and transformative journey.
Tracklist:
1. Sermons Of The Blind (4:39)
2. Herald Of Chaos (5:02)
3. Grievous Diorama (5:01)
4. Sacrifice (4:26)
5. Resurrection Of The Fallen (3:15)
6. Ultramonsters (4:04)
7. Ancient Blood (5:42)
8. Usque Ad Finem (5:57)
Check out ALZHAGOTH – Herald of Chaos (Official Music Video) below: