Argonauta Records is proud to announce that Belgian atmospheric black and doom collective Splendidula have renewed their signing with the label for the release of their highly anticipated fourth full-length album.

Active since 2008, Splendidula have steadily built their reputation through three celebrated albums: Splendidula, Post Mortem and Somnus released in 2021 on Argonauta Records. Their blend of crushing riffs, layered vocals and deep, engulfing melancholy has earned them a devoted following and multiple represses of Somnus and their earlier work.

In 2022, the sudden loss of bassist Peter and the subsequent departure of both guitarists profoundly affected the band. Reborn through grief and emotional struggle, Splendidula reshaped their lineup and creative vision. The standalone single Behind My Semblance (2024) offered a first look into this new, intensely expressive chapter.

Their upcoming album marks an emotional and artistic milestone. The record digs fearlessly into themes of grief, depression and loss, and gains extraordinary weight through powerful guest contributions by two iconic artists:
Aaron Stainthorpe, known from My Dying Bride and High Parasite, and Tim Yatras, known from Austere and Germ. These collaborations greatly deepen the album’s sorrowful atmosphere, creating moments of striking vulnerability and emotional majesty that further anchor Splendidula within the upper ranks of the atmospheric black and doom scene. The first single, “Echoes Of Quiet Remain”, featuring Aaron Stainthorpe, will be released on December 5th.

Splendidula have recently appeared at Alcatraz Open Air and Cosmic Void Festival 2025, and have shared the stage with Sylvaine, Wiegedood, Austere and Wolvennest, among many others.

Splendidula comment:
“Renewing our collaboration with Argonauta Records feels like coming home. Since the release of Somnus and its reissues, our partnership has only grown stronger. The shared passion, trust, and continuous support, even during challenging times, have deepened our bond. That connection has become part of our story and we’re grateful to continue it as we move toward our most personal work to date.”

This renewed signing marks a significant new chapter. Argonauta Records is honored to accompany the band on their continued journey.

More details on new music and the release date will be revealed soon.

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Genk, Belgium- based doom metal force, SPLENDIDULA, has announced to re-release their first album through Argonauta Records! Originally released in the summer of 2013 and longtime sold out, the band’s self- titled debut will be reissued by the Italian label as a special Vinyl edition, limited to 100 copies. It’s the first time this album will be released on Vinyl!

“We’re really proud to announce this vinyl re-issue of our debut album.“ The band states. “The CD is already sold out for quite some time now, and we always thought it was a pity that it didn’t get a proper vinyl release. Thanks to the trust and support of Gero from Argonauta Records, it’s finally time to complete our discography with this fine looking splatter vinyl. This is the album where it all started, the strong fundament for our sound, as it is today. A mix of traditional doom and alternative rock with sludge grooves and psychedelic drones, for open-minded fans of experimental genres.”

The pre- sale of SPLENDIDULA‘s reissue just went up at THIS LOCATION!

Following some line- up changes and the highly acclaimed, sophomore album Post Mortem ( 2018, Inverse Records ), with their vibrant blend of psychedelic yet classic doom and a crushing sludge sound, SPLENDIDULA quickly took the doom scene by storm and played countless shows with acts such as Wiegedood, Wolvennest, Atomic Vulture and many more. In January 2021, the band released their third album, entitled Somnus, via Argonauta Records.