Nefastis deliver "Shadows At The Light Of Dawn", a Symphonic Death Metal journey. For fans of Wintersun, Hypocrisy, Fleshgod Apocalypse.

Founded in 2008, Nefastis are an Italian Symphonic Death Metal band known for their strong conceptual approach and evolving musical identity. After debuting in 2014 with the thrash/death-oriented concept album 'De Diebus Fastis, Nefastis, Infaustis' the band gained recognition for their ambition and technical depth sharing the stage with artists such as Toxik, Leprous and Hirax. Following a hiatus and a significant artistic shift, Nefastis reshaped their sound into a more expansive and cinematic form of extreme metal. This evolution culminates in 'Shadows At The Light Of Dawn', a four-act concept album conceived as a continuous and immersive listening experience. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the album unfolds as a single narrative flow where each track contributes to a unified emotional and musical journey. Every act is introduced by an instrumental piece that establishes the atmosphere and guides the listener into the chapter ahead. Musically, the record blends symphonic and orchestral arrangements, classical piano passages, melodic and aggressive death metal, thrash and black-influenced riffs and progressive structures creating a rich and dynamic soundscape. 'Shadows At The Light Of Dawn' explores themes of desolation, isolation and inner collapse portraying different individuals left to face the remnants of a dying world. The album balances intensity and introspection, shifting seamlessly between ferocious passages and more reflective, emotionally driven moments. Produced by Nefastis, mixed by Frank Altare and mastered by Toni Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios, the album delivers a powerful and detailed production that fully supports its layered arrangements and conceptual depth. With this release, Nefastis present a mature and carefully crafted work aimed at listeners seeking atmosphere, narrative cohesion and musical depth within the symphonic extreme metal spectrum. For fans of: Wintersun, Hypocrisy, Fleshgod Apocalypse.

Track Listing

• Cosmic Silence at the Edge of the New World
• Shadow Spell
• Seduced by the Beauty of the Darkness
• Absence of Illumination
• Tears of the Past
• Vortex of Light
• Lights of Dawn
• Alone Again
• Stardust
• Blackened Vision
• Collapsing Dream
• Flowers Swept Away by the Autumn

Additional Details

Label: Rockshots Records

Genre: Metal

Language: English

Run Time: 55:58 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 03/06/26

UPC: 8051128623130