SHORES OF NULL, one of Europe’s most distinctive voices in melancholic extreme metal, have released “Two Mountains”, the latest single from their forthcoming album “Homesick”, due out on October 16th, 2026 via Dusktone.
Particularly immediate and melodic, the track stands among the record’s most instantly memorable moments, built around a strong melodic pull that makes it especially catchy without compromising the emotional depth at the core of the band’s music. “Two Mountains” showcases SHORES OF NULL‘s ability to sharpen their songwriting around memorable hooks while retaining the weight, melancholy and atmospheric richness that have become central to their identity.
Singer Davide Straccione comments:
‘”Two Mountains’ is probably the catchiest song we’ve ever written and it has all the ingredients to become one of our live staples in the years to come. At the same time, it feels deeply personal to me since its lyrics are inspired by the Legend of Maja, an ancient story from Abruzzo that has been passed down through generations and is still deeply rooted in the identity of the region where I was born and still live today. According to the legend, Maja, a nymph and mother of Hermes, who was born of her union with Zeus, fled across the sea carrying her wounded son in search of safety among the mountains. There, she desperately searched for medicinal herbs that could heal him, but the snow made that search impossible. Eventually, Hermes died, leaving his mother consumed by grief. Unable to bear the loss, Maja laid her son to rest upon the mountain and remained by his side until she too surrendered to sorrow. According to the legend, their bodies became part of the landscape itself: Hermes became the sleeping giant whose profile can still be seen today on the Gran Sasso massif, while Maja became the mountain that bears her name (Majella), her gaze forever resting upon her son. It’s ultimately a story about a mother’s love and the unbearable pain of loss, but also about memory, belonging and the invisible bond we carry with the places that shaped us. Having grown up with those mountains on the horizon my entire life, turning that story into music felt almost inevitable”.
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Following the acclaimed “The Loss Of Beauty”, SHORES OF NULL continue to expand their emotional and sonic universe with a record that combines their trademark melancholy with a renewed sense of identity and purpose. “Homesick” represents the band at their most mature, featuring ten songs where every composition carries its own unique character, supported by refined arrangements, streamlined structures and a wealth of subtle details waiting to reveal themselves over repeated listens.
The album features the best production in the history of SHORES OF NULL, giving the band’s music an unprecedented level of depth and impact. The clarity and power of the sound enhance the contrast at the core of their style: music that can be deeply melancholic and decadent, yet capable of delivering moments of energy, intensity and emotional elevation. “Homesick” is a testament to a band that has fully consolidated its position within the melodic death doom scene while continuing to evolve.
Frontman Davide Straccione comments: “Those who have followed Shores Of Null from the very beginning know that our influences touch many genres, but I think those who loved ‘The Loss Of Beauty’ won’t be disappointed. I think ‘Homesick’ brings something fresh to the band, without compromising our sound. So I truly hope it will be well received by those who already love Shores Of Null and by potentially new fans.”
Conceived as a complete listening experience rather than a simple collection of individual songs, “Homesick” moves through a wide range of emotional states: longing, loss, anger, vulnerability and the search for a place to belong. Each track offers its own identity and emotional weight, but the full picture only emerges when the album is experienced from beginning to end.
“I think ‘Homesick’ is meant to be experienced as a whole rather than as a collection of separate songs. It is a record that moves through different emotional states and explores feelings that are deeply personal but also universal,” explains Straccione. “We wanted it to feel immersive, with songs that can hit hard in the moment but also reveal more of themselves over repeated listens.”
The album’s lyrical themes revolve around nostalgia, absence and the many meanings attached to the concept of “home”. For Straccione, home is not simply a physical place, but something far more complex: a memory, a person, a wound, or even a version of ourselves that no longer exists.
“I’m fascinated by themes such as nostalgia, loss, belonging, and the ways in which the past continues to shape who we are. Sometimes inspiration simply comes from observing the world around me. Other times it starts with a question I can’t answer, and writing becomes a way to explore it. With ‘Homesick’, I found myself reflecting on the idea of ‘home’ as something much deeper than a place. Many of the lyrics revolve around that tension between longing and pain, between the desire to return and the fear of what might still be waiting for us there.”
The ten songs featured on “Homesick” were selected from a wider pool of ideas developed during the writing process. SHORES OF NULL allowed the material to evolve naturally, reshaping and reworking songs whenever necessary in order to create the strongest and most cohesive album possible. Producer Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono played a crucial role in pushing the band’s vision further, guiding the pre-production process and helping refine every detail.
“For both this album and our previous split, ‘Latitudes Of Sorrow’, we made a conscious decision to devote more time to pre-production with Marco ‘Cinghio’ Mastrobuono. Having someone involved who knows our sound so deeply gave us a valuable outside perspective and led to ideas, details and solutions we might not have reached on our own.”
Recorded at Bloom Recording Studios after an extensive pre-production phase, “Homesick” also features two special guest appearances: Natalie Koskinen of Shape Of Despair on “The Numbing Void”, and Shaun MacGowan of My Dying Bride, whose violin can be heard on “Dreaming Of A Scar” and “The Numbing Void”.
The vinyl edition will include a short intro created specifically for the format, designed to enhance the Side A / Side B listening experience without altering the essence of the album.
With “Homesick”, SHORES OF NULL deliver one of the strongest statements of their career: a deeply emotional, carefully crafted and immersive record that confirms their place among the leading forces of melodic death doom.
For fans of: Paradise Lost, Amorphis, Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, Borknagar
Tracklist:
01. Allies Before Defeat
02. Two Mountains
03. Bleed to Life
04. Homesick
05. Son of the Tide
06. Dreaming of a Scar
07. Society Is the Murderer
08. The Numbing Void
09. Another Breath
10. Disappear
Upcoming SHORES OF NULL live shows:
06/09/2026 @ Eur Social Park, Roma (IT) w/ Soen, Inno
19/09/2026 @ Morada, Rio de Moinhos (PO) – X River Stone w/Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Wolfheart, Sunborn
15/10/2026 @ Joy Station, Sofia (BU) w/Swallow The Sun
16/10/2026 @ Temple, Athens (GR)
21/10/2026 @ Quantic, Bucharest (RO) w/Swallow The Sun
21/11/2026 @ Live Club, Trezzo Sull’Adda, MI (IT) w/Messa
26/11/2026 @ Pitcher, Dusseldorf (DE) w/Decembre Noir
27/11/2026 @ Elfer, Frankfurt (DE) w/Decembre Noir
28/11/2026 @ From Hell, Erfurt (DE) – Birth Of Death Festival w/Decembre Noir
05/12/2026 @ The Garage, Malta – The Conjuring Fest w/Weeping Silence, Ponte Del Diavolo
25/03/2027 @ Rockefeller/John Dee, Oslo (NO) – Inferno Metal Fest w/Kampfar, MGLA and more
Line-up:
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars
Raffaele Colace – Guitars
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums
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