Embraced By Darkness

Embraced By Darkness is a Dutch black metal band formed in Groningen in 2013, known for their furious yet melodic take on black metal rooted in raw aggression and dark atmospheres. They gained attention with their 2022 EP *MMXXII* and released their debut full-length album *Ex Inferis* in 2025 through Non Serviam Records. Their sound channels classic black metal influences with powerful blast beats, venomous riffs, and a Satanic theme, drawing comparisons to bands like Watain, Immortal, and Dark Funeral. Tracks like "Messenger of Satan" and "Darkness Awaits" highlight their intense, dark energy and dedication to the underground black metal spirit.

The band has quickly established itself as a formidable force within the Dutch and wider underground black metal scene, delivering music that is both brutally hard-hitting and dynamically melodic. Their debut album *Ex Inferis* features a mix of pounding rhythms, raw vocal assaults, and chilling, blasphemous themes, making it a strong entry for fans craving a traditional yet fierce black metal experience.