Dark Matter Secret

Dark Matter Secret is a Russian instrumental progressive and technical death metal band formed in 2015 by guitarist Denis Shvarts and fretless bassist Pavel Semin. Known for their complex rhythms and intense yet melodic compositions, the band focuses on creating rich, vocal-free music that blends influences from technical death metal, prog metal, jazz, and even black metal. Their debut album, *Perfect World Creation* (2017), is a concept album exploring the creation of the universe from both scientific and religious perspectives, and it highlights the band's skillful blend of shredding, intricate bass lines, and dynamic drumming without relying on vocals to carry the melodies.

Dark Matter Secret stands out in the instrumental metal scene by delivering tight, chaotic grooves combined with moments of cinematic calmness, appealing to listeners who appreciate technical prowess alongside thoughtful composition. Their music has been compared to bands like Obscura, Death, Beyond Creation, and Behold… The Arctopus, positioning them as a fresh and exciting force in progressive and technical metal circles.