Maltese SAĦĦAR to Release New Album “Migja ta Mohh Mignun” on June 12th

Maltese black metal entity SAĦĦAR has announced the release of its new full-length album, “Migja ta Mohh Mignun”, set to arrive on June 12th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Following the project’s recent signing with the label, the album marks a significant step forward in SAĦĦAR’s artistic evolution, further refining a sound rooted in isolation, heritage and a deeply personal vision. Emerging from a scene far removed from the genre’s traditional strongholds, SAĦĦAR continues to carve out a distinct identity within the contemporary black metal landscape.

“Migja ta Mohh Mignun” expands on the project’s established sonic framework, blending harsh intensity with subtle melodic layers and a pervasive sense of decay. The result is a work that feels both immersive and unsettling, enveloping the listener in a bleak, almost otherworldly atmosphere.

Balancing aggression and introspection, the album pushes deeper into expressive territory while remaining faithful to the raw essence that has defined SAĦĦAR’s output so far, offering a compelling glimpse into the next phase of its evolution.

The first single “Fil-Palazz Sejjahtilhom” is now available: https://ffm.to/sahhar-fil-palazz-sejjahtilhom

Mastermind Marton Saliba comments:

“Every sorcerer who displays their power attracts the eyes of unwelcome folk. That’s how the Sorcerer Falzun was eventually summoned from his palace and forced to face the Inquisitor, only for Falzun to fool the Inquisitor and disappear. His heresies were true, his power unfathomable. This is the 4th chapter from the concept album ‘Miġja ta’ Moħħ Miġnun’ (Journey of a mad mind), a journey is filled with occult rites, supernatural encounters, where in the end, this quest leaves Falzun both cursed and exalted; a figure suspended between madness, immortality, and damnation”.

Tracklist:

01. L-Għatxan
02. Għerf Minsi
03. It-Tarf tal-Kożmu u ta’ Ruħi
04. Fil-Palazz Sejjaħtilhom
05. Il-Miġja sa Sqallija
06. Ftakar fija!
07. L-Antikrist il-Ġdid (bonus tracks for CD only)
08. Id-Dinja Taħt Pajjżi
09. L-Imlejka

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SAĦĦAR began as the brainchild of Marton Saliba, with the aim of creating harsh and extreme music rooted in black metal. From the outset, the project has balanced raw, blast-beat-driven tracks with more mid-tempo material enriched by synths and samples, often blending these elements together. Most of the lyrics are written in Maltese, SAĦĦAR’s native language. The first demo, “Genesis of Demise”, followed a year later by the album “Maġija Sewda”, gained attention both locally and within the wider underground scene during the MySpace era.

Following the well-received split “Thine Triumphant Death” and a subsequent album that was never officially released, SAĦĦAR entered an indefinite hiatus. The project returned in 2013 with renewed intensity through the EP “Mera Mkissra”, showcasing a stronger focus on folklore elements, mid-tempo pacing, and synth-heavy arrangements. From then on, SAĦĦAR maintained a steady output, releasing an average of one EP or album per year until 2020, when the pandemic brought activities to a halt—though writing and studio work continued in preparation for future releases.

The release of the 2015 album “Kruha u Kefrija” also marked SAĦĦAR’s live debut, leading to performances supporting acts such as Destroyer 666, black metal legends Mayhem, and industrial outfit Gothminister. During the pandemic, SAĦĦAR remained active by contributing to online events, including Metal Injection’s “Slayathome” series and the Grimfest online festival.

In early 2020, SAĦĦAR was nominated at the Malta Music Awards in both the “Metal” and “Album in Maltese” categories for “Qilla tal-Qrun”, which was well received within the scene. In late 2022, the project embarked on its first tour with a live lineup, spanning nine consecutive days across four countries (Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania), marking an important step forward in its live evolution.

SAĦĦAR’s sound can be described as “ruinous” black metal—combining grand, larger-than-life symphonic elements with minimal, almost doom-like riffs, as well as intense tremolo-driven passages and ambient, synth-based compositions. This wide-ranging approach is reflected in a discography of over 100 songs. Lyrical themes range from occult and folklore-inspired narratives to death, misanthropic catastrophes, and occasional critiques of organized religion.

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