Artwork: Diletta (E.B.A. Art), Drums: Nethuns, Guitar, Bass: Sethlans Fulguriator, Keyboards, Instruments, Vocals, Programmed By, Producer, Music By, Lyrics By: Selvans (2), Mixed By, Mastered By: Patrizio Tamborriello, Mixed By, Mastered By: Selvans (2), Recorded By: Patrizio Tamborriello, Music By: Sethlans Fulguriator, Backing Vocals: Acheron (6), Backing Vocals: Cordyceps_M, Backing Vocals: Hyakrisht, Backing Vocals: Kjiel, Music By: Sethlans Fulguriator, Labelcode(s) AV269, Manufactured By 8merch.com, Glass Mastered At GM Records (3)
"Lupercalia" is a captivating album by the Italian atmospheric black metal project Selvans, released in CD format by Avantgarde Music. This record immerses listeners in a mystical journey through ancient folklore and pagan rituals, blending symphonic elements with raw black metal intensity. Each track weaves intricate melodies with haunting atmospheres, creating an evocative soundscape that transports you to forgotten times. Selvans has garnered acclaim for their unique fusion of traditional instruments and modern extreme music, establishing themselves as one of Italy's most innovative acts within the genre. Their previous releases have been praised for both musical depth and conceptual storytelling.
Selvans was formed in 2013 and quickly rose to prominence within the European underground scene thanks to their distinctive approach?melding folk influences with atmospheric black metal. The band?s debut EP "Clangores Plenilunio" set high expectations which were exceeded by subsequent full-length albums like "Faunalia." Their work often explores themes rooted in Italian mythology and history, earning them critical recognition across international media.
Avantgarde Music is renowned for its commitment to discovering groundbreaking artists within dark, experimental genres such as black metal, doom, and avant-garde music since its founding in 1994. With an impressive roster featuring some of the most influential names in extreme music worldwide, Avantgarde continues to shape the landscape of alternative sounds while supporting visionary musicians like Selvans.
Excellent debut for one of the best italian contemporary bands belonging to the extreme metal scene. Their atmospheric folk black metal is completely built on a genuine personal approach to the music with a deep lyrical section evoking in a deeper and absolutely NOTstereotypical way, places and tales from ancient italy. All is coming with an A4 superbe format: a digibook with detailed illustrations figuring the band dressing as "hirpi sorani", ancient ritualists of the italic ancient culture. I sincerely would recommend this band to all people searching for high quality underground black metal all over the world.