DRUDKH Release New Single And Video ‘The Exile’ from Upcoming Album

Drudkh are a leading light for atmospheric and pagan black metal. Today, the band are presenting the second single and centerpiece off their upcoming thirteenth album. “The Exile” captures the struggle of the soul as it traverses through desolate landscapes of internal banishment.

Shadow Play comes out March 21, 2025 on Season of Mist.
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Shadow Play is proudly etched in Ukranian folklore. Every song unveils another raw layer of the human condition. During the haunting journey of “The Exile”, Drudkh demonstrates lonely melancholia with grandeur.

Tracklist:
1. Scattering the Ashes (7:23)
2. April (11:11)
3. The Exile (10:12) [WATCH]
4. Fallen Blossom (6:50)
5. The Eve (7:08) [LISTEN]
6. The Thirst (12:21)
Full runtime: 55:05

Born from the whispering winds and the brooding landscapes of Ukraine, a realm steeped in history and draped in the enigma of folklore, emerges DRUDKH – a beacon of profound expression in the vast expanse of black metal. In their essence, DRUDKH are the custodians of a narrative, combining atmospheric and pagan influences into a mesmerizing portrayal of their homeland’s soul. Their journey is one of introspection, seeking to create music that evoke a profound emotional resonance that stirs the depths of the human experience.

With the unfolding of Shadow Play, their latest album, DRUDKH invites the listener into a realm where the boundaries between the corporeal and the ethereal blur. This album emerges as an ode to the contrasting forces that shape existence: light against shadow, silence against storm, ephemeral beauty against the decay of oblivion. A story untold, exploring themes of exile, the cycle of life and death, and the perpetual yearning for a return to origins—both personal and collective.

Through Shadow Play, DRUDKH transcends the conventional expectations of music, engaging in a dialogue that is both personal and universal. They challenge us to confront our own shadows, to find beauty in desolation, and to appreciate the intricate dance of light and darkness that defines our existence. This album is another chapter in DRUDKH’s storied discography – it represents an invigorated exploration into the myriad facets of human emotion, the relentless pursuit of truth, and the undying passion for unearthing the hidden threads that connect us to the past.

DRUDKH continues to illuminate the path for those who dare to wander, to question, and to dream.

Lineup, recording, production, mixing & mastering credits are not published.