Slovenian occult black/death metal force ENSANGUINATE will release their second album "Death Saturnalia (With Temples Below)" on February 6 via Soulseller Records. The eight-track record represents a significant evolution from the band's debut, expanding their formula with a broadened musical palette that incorporates the mysticism of 1970s occult rock alongside raw, uncompromising black metal fury and the crushing weight of old-school death metal.
The lyrical concept is described as "a monument to the female form in occultism," exploring mythological and esoteric archetypes through a lens of ritualistic devotion. Standout tracks include "Lamia," which draws on the Greek myth of the child-devouring queen, "Angel of a Thousand Poisons" with its cascading tremolo passages and cavernous vocals, and "Daughter to Cain," a track that channels the primal violence of early BATHORY filtered through modern production sensibilities.
Early reviews have praised the album for burning with even more zeal for the old ways of extreme metal than its predecessor, while still pushing the band's sound into uncharted territory. Slovenia's underground metal scene has been quietly producing exceptional acts in recent years, and ENSANGUINATE stand at the forefront of this movement. Soulseller Records, known for their commitment to authentic underground extreme metal, provide the perfect home for a band whose vision is rooted in the genre's darkest traditions. The album arrives during a particularly stacked week for extreme metal releases.