Maltese Black Metal Entity SAĦĦAR Unveils New Single ‘II-Migja sa Sqallija’

Following the announcement of the upcoming full-length “Migja ta Mohh Mignun”, set for release on June 12th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records, Maltese black metal entity SAĦĦAR now unveils the album’s second single, “II-Migja sa Sqallija”, continuing the path toward what promises to be the project’s most intense and fully realized work to date.

Further expanding the bleak and immersive atmosphere that has come to define SAĦĦAR’s sound, the new material reinforces a vision rooted in isolation, spiritual tension and emotional decay.

Emerging from a scene far removed from black metal’s traditional centers, the project continues to carve out a distinctive identity through a deeply personal and uncompromising artistic approach. The record represents another step forward in this evolution, balancing raw aggression with evocative layers of atmosphere and introspection while remaining faithful to the harsh essence at the core of the project.

“Migja ta Mohh Mignun” (“Journey of a Mad Mind”) is a concept prose chronicling the descent and transformation of a man consumed by an insatiable thirst for forbidden knowledge. Abandoning wealth and comfort, he pursues ancient secrets hidden in scrolls, caves and lost maps, ultimately crossing the boundary between life and death. Throughout his journey, he defies the Inquisition, embraces occult forces and becomes suspended between madness, immortality and damnation.

Based on a Maltese legend formally penned by Agostino Levanzin and rooted in documented events from the 16th century, the album translates this narrative into a dense and intense wall of sound shaped by arcane atmospheres, hypnotic pacing and SAĦĦAR’s distinctive vocals performed entirely in the Maltese tongue.

With the release of new single “II-Migja sa Sqallija”, listeners are invited to delve further into the unsettling world surrounding the album.

Streaming: https://ffm.to/sahhar-II-migja-sa-sqallija

Mastermind Marton Saliba comments:

“Chronologically follows the previous single.
After deceiving the Inquisition, the sorcerer found himself in Sicily, but he didn’t simply catch a ferry to do so. His unnatural powers enabled him to pass through solid rock and travel in the arcane and ancient undercities which connect countries otherwise separated by seas and storms. This track depicts the slow and steady pacing of Falzun’s mad voyage in the epic underground. Even the artwork represents the mysterious and dangerous underground of Malta’s cave network”.

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
08. Id-Dinja Taħt Pajjżi (bonus track for CD only)
09. L-Imlejka (bonus track for CD only)

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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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