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Forged in the cold Dutch underground, Embraced by Darkness emerged some winters ago with the intent to channel the raw essence of Black Metal into a furious yet melodic storm. Their sound blends relentless aggression with haunting atmospheres, weaving in shades of Death Metal to create a distinct and uncompromising style. In 2022, the band released its first EP, MMXXII, during the height of the pandemic. Despite the challenges of the time, the release resonated with fans worldwide, surpassing 50,000 streams on Spotify and establishing Embraced by Darkness as a rising force in the extreme metal underground. Carrying that momentum forward, the band entered Armageddon Studio in 2023/2024 to record their first full-length album, Ex Inferis. Produced by Anders Backelin (Lord Belial/Vassago/Trident), the album captures the band at its most ferocious and focused. Consisting of twelve tracks, Ex Inferis is a testament to raw blackened violence, exploring lyrical themes of destruction, the fall of false prophets, and devotion to the dark path. Having already shared stages across Europe with bands such as Trident, Grief of Emerald, and Omnicidal, the musicians behind Embraced by Darkness bring years of live experience from their involvement in various other projects. Their performances channel the same dark intensity found in their recordings, ensuring that each show leaves a lasting impression of unrelenting chaos and atmosphere. The visual identity of the band is further marked by their emblematic logo, created by the legendary Christophe Szpajdel known for his iconic designs for Emperor, Moonspell, and Dimmu Borgir. With Ex Inferis, Embraced by Darkness stands ready to carve their name deeper into the European extreme metal scene, offering a vision of Black Metal that is both brutal in execution and steeped in dark devotion.