Belgian atmospheric black doom metal band Splendidula releases new lyric video for »Donkerte«; »Absentia« LP out now via Argonauta Records!
Belgian atmospheric black/doom metal band Splendidula premieres new lyric video for »Donkerte« taken from their latest full-length album, »Absentia«, out on April 3rd, 2026 via Argonauta Records.
Tracklist:
01. Absentia (feat. Tim Yatras)
02. Echoes Of Quiet Remain (feat. Aaron Stainthorpe)
03. Donkerte
04. Dalkuldar
05. Kilte
06. Let It Come To An End
Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:
Belgian atmospheric black doom band Splendidula unveils the lyric video for »Donkerte« from their album »Absentia«, which was released in April 2026 by Argonauta Records. A song about an empty existence, fading hope, and the longing for eternal rest.
Splendidula’s fourth album opens a new chapter in the band’s history. Written in the aftermath of the loss of several loved ones, including bassist Peter Chromiak in 2022, the album is shaped by themes of grief, depression, and loss. Splendidula blends black metal and doom with fragile atmospheric passages, drenched in grief and sorrow.
The band comments: “The title »Donkerte« means “darkness” in Dutch. The song grew from riffs originally written by our former bassist Peter Chromiak, who passed away in 2022. Peter named the song »Donkerte«, and we chose to keep the name while completing it in honour of his memory. Through »Donkerte«, a part of Peter continues to live on in our music. Lyrically, the song delves into an endless darkness, an overwhelming sense of isolation and hopelessness, where death begins to feel like the only escape. It captures the feeling of being consumed by darkness, with no light or way out in sight.”
Band photo by Tom Hens / Edit by Kristien Cools / Background by Aaron Bonogofsky
Listen to the full album »Absentia« on all streaming services HERE.
Also available on vinyl and CD at Argonauta Records or Bandcamp.
Splendidula is an atmospheric black doom band from Belgium, active since 2008. The band has released four full-length albums: »Splendidula« (2013), »Post Mortem« (2016), »Somnus« (2021) and »Absentia« (2026), shaping a sound of crushing riffs, layered vocals and dense melancholy. In 2022, the sudden loss of bassist Peter Chromiak left a profound impact, leading to a lineup rebuild and a shift toward even more emotionally charged music. The standalone single »Behind My Semblance« (2024) offered a first glimpse into this evolution, followed by »Absentia«, released by Argonauta Records in April 2026.
Upcoming live dates:
26/09/26 – Sarcoma Fest, Gravesend (UK)
16/10/26 – Warlord, Ath (BE)
06/11/26 – Ammo Underground Night, Graz (AT)
07/11/26 – Rockle Klub, České Budějovice (CZ)
15/11/26 – Le Klub, Paris (FR)
20/11/26 – Asgaard, Ghent (BE)
26/02/27 – De Donkerste Beurs, Bruges (BE)
20/03/27 – Fatal Fest, Ypres (BE)
Credits:
Recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb
Mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music
Lyric video by Artifacts From The Tangent Universe
Visuals by Cottonbro Studio & Emirkhan Bal
Splendidula is:
Joachim – Drums, Bass & Synths
Kristien – Vocals
Guy – Guitar & Vocals
FFO: Alcest, My Dying Bride, Amenra, Sylvaine, Austere.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well