Notturno - "Inside" LP [2023, "Aokigahara" Edition - Limited to 100 Copies]

It wasn't long ago that Notturno introduced themselves to the world with their grief-striken debut album "Obsessions", a worthy debut album from the Italian depressive black metal project headed by Vittorio Sabelli (Dawn of a Dark Age, Incantvm, A.M.E.N). Almost immediately after the release of Obsessions, Notturno began work on their follow-up effort "Inside" which will be released through Hypnotic Dirge Records this fall.

The rich textures and nocturnal mood of the debut remains but on "Inside" the sound is developed further with some elements that weren't present previously, crafting an enveloping soundtrack to despair through the use of buzzsaw guitars, haunting piano, and even orchestral instruments that blend seamlessly and float in and out as required creating droning introspection and emotional crescendos in equal measure. As with on "Obsessions", this structure serves as the base for the exasperated and desperate vocals of Kjiel (Eyelessight), this time around being joined by a guest vocalist (to be named later).

Credits:
Vittorio Sabelli - All instruments
Kjiel - Voice
Diego "Aeternus" Tasciotti - Drums
Special Guest: Davide Straccione (Shores of Null) - Voice

All instruments and Davide’s voice recorded at BVNKER Studio
Kjiel’s voice recorded at HK Studios
Drums recorded at Music Up by Stefano Nuccetelli

Music and Lyrics - Vittorio Sabelli
Photos - Riccardo Ziosi
Model - Petra Adranno
Mix and Mastering - Stefan Traunmuller

Produced by Hypnotic Dirge Records

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