Speculum Mortis

**Speculum Mortis** is an Italian symphonic black metal band known for weaving dark, historical narratives into their theatrical soundscapes. Formed in the early 2000s, the group blends operatic vocals, blistering riffs, and orchestral arrangements to explore themes like medieval plagues (as heard in *1348*), Renaissance-era intrigue (*Borgia Orgia*), and political corruption. Their recent releases, including *Black Trench Alliance* and the defiant Italian-language anthem *Fate tutti il vostro dovere!*, showcase their flair for dramatizing macabre history lessons with a cinematic edge. While they keep a shroud of mystery around their identities, their music revels in grand, unapologetic chaos—a soundtrack for crumbling empires and candlelit conspiracies.