Requiem I: Through the Path, over the Ruins

Via ad Mortem: Mysticism and Fury in Contemporary Black Metal. Formed in 2025 on the geographical axis between Verona and Treviso, Via ad Mortem represent one of the most enigmatic and spiritually dense bands in the new wave of Italian black metal. The Veneto trio offers a dark, cultured, and uncompromising sound that rejects modern trends to reconnect with the more ritualistic, philosophical, and esoteric aspects of extreme metal. Their artistic approach is not limited to pure sonic violence, but takes the form of a true initiatory journey, where music becomes a means to explore the boundaries of existential transition. Shrouded in an aura of mystery and focused exclusively on the lyrical and sonic message, the project is led by three multifaceted musicians: Hiems Silens (Guitars and Bass) (architect of the melodic textures and walls of distorted sound); and Gibil (Drums) (responsible for the tight, obsessive rhythms). Santamuertero Sinister Keyboards and Vocals (the mastermind behind the solemn atmospheres and symphonic counterpoints).