“Radici”, the second album by DIESPNEA, will be released on February 13th, 2026 in both CD and LP formats via Italy’s cult label Code666.

The record is steeped in an enchanting form of avantgarde black metal rooted in the atmospheres, colors, and warm ruggedness of an imaginary South. Far from the usual northern influences, these roots sink into a hot, arid, rocky landscape – a place where the air tastes of dust and the light forces your eyes half-shut beneath a blinding sun. “Radici” stands as a work with a unique, unmistakable character, boldly diverging from every cliché and convention of the genre.

Preorders and the first single “Maskharah” are now available at THIS LOCATION.

Tracklist:

1. Maskharah
2. L’Abbraccio del Serpente
3. Vultures
4. Necromanteion
5. Radici
6. WhaleFall
7. Mescalynia
8. Osedax

DIESPNEA was formed in 2014 as the solo project of Wolke. In 2019, it evolved into a studio collaboration with Anxitudo – a partnership born from a shared devotion to black metal and the desire to create something deeply personal. Their aim has always been to build upon solid black metal foundations while expanding into avant-garde and experimental realms, consistently pushing beyond established boundaries.

In 2020, DIESPNEA released their debut full-length “Pneuma” through Naturmacht Productions, an album rooted in atmospheric black metal tradition. With “Radici” (2026), the duo steps decisively outside any rigid stylistic definition, fully embracing an avant-garde direction influenced by pioneering acts such as Dødheimsgard and Manes.

Lyrically and conceptually, DIESPNEA explore profound themes – existence, human emotion, and the darker recesses of the soul. Though they have yet to bring their vision to the stage, the possibility of live performances remains open.

“Radici” took shape over several years of intermittent work, with some ideas even predating “Pneuma”. Conceived during a period of deep personal transformation, the album reflects a complete reimagining of the band’s compositional and creative process, freeing them from previous frameworks. Its themes are universal: the duality of life and death, the concept of masks, and collective rituals shared by both humans and animals.

The production – recording, mixing, and mastering – was handled entirely by the band, an intentional choice reflecting their pursuit of authenticity and unpredictability. By blending analog recordings with unorthodox digital techniques, DIESPNEA achieved the raw, dynamic tension that defines “Radici”, a work that refuses to compromise.

Line-up:

Wolke – All instruments, vocals
Anxitudo – All instruments, vocals

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