Daughters of Sophia

**Daughters of Sophia** is a one-man atmospheric/post-black metal project from Lyon, France, started in 2011 by the mastermind known as AzVs. The band, now split-up, crafted long, epic tracks blending melodic riffs, fast rhythms, shaded vocals, and a haunting, crystalline vibe, drawing from anti-nomianism, left-hand-path philosophies, and Japanese literature. They've put out releases like *(3.0°) Sitra De-Smola*, *(20.0) Raflifu*, *Liftoach Sophia !*, *ソフィアの娘たち*, and *(2.0°) Sœurs de Sagesse*, with their final album *(4.0°) Tsalmaweth* dropping posthumously.

Tragically, AzVs chose to end his life by suicide on October 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of emotive, challenging music that mixes uplifting guitars with eerie, morbid vocals—perfect for fans of Lantlôs or An Autumn for Crippled Children.