The Italian black metal magicians Opera IX reveal a new glimpse into their forthcoming title, “Veneficium”, to be released on May 22 by Edged Circle Productions.The music for the album was recorded at Elfo Studios, ADSR Decibel Studio, Occultum Studio and Daemon Star Studio between November 2025 and January 2026, while the mix and mastering duties were handled by Algol at Daemon Star Studio.
Opera IX state: “‘Veneficium’ is a pilgrimage through the labyrinth of the dark arts, a botanical dominion that only the wisdom of women dared to master. These are the echoes of a primal past that still thrum within our blood and resonate in our souls ensuring that such a legacy shall never be surrendered to oblivion.”
Tracklist:
1.Gratidia
2.Vocatio Mortuorum
3.Saturni Arcanum
4.Saltatio Corvi
5.Hortus Sagae
6.Sagana
7.Defixiones
8.Veneficium
9.Asphodelios
10.Veia
11.Black Sabbath
Listen to the song “Saltatio Corvi”
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Ancient flame, quietly burning through the shadows. Devoted to black metal and the Dark Arts since the late 90’s. https://linktr.ee/paulafazlich
Oooo Opera IX is one of bands who are so nearly to my heart and soul.I still remember when i ordered MC and CD of Opera IX by post with “Well Hidden” method for payment.And the soul-heart-diamonds are still in my collection….I am too old to remember passion for music and arts…In pain with naked nerve…Breathe the ARTS!!!In all forms of life…