Italian doom metal band Black Monk presents their self-titled debut EP; available now on cassette and digital!

Trentino, Italy based doom metal band Black Monk has released their self-titled debut EP on July 7th, 2026.

»Black Monk« is now available now on cassette and digital.

Tracklist:
01. Let Us Fall
02. The Black Monk
03. Vampires

Emerging from the mountains of Northern Italy, doom metal outfit Black Monk presents their self-titled debut EP, »Black Monk« (2026). The record delivers a powerful, misanthropic journey through heavy riffs, gothic atmosphere, and dynamic songwriting that challenges traditional doom metal boundaries. »Black Monk« was recorded, mixed and mastered by Carmelo Giacchino at Empereur III Studio.

The EP opens with »Let Us Fall«, a gloomy track featuring stretched-out riffs and a foreboding atmosphere. The vocals complement the intricate bass lines perfectly, drawing comparisons to Candlemass but stripping away the epic operatics for a raw, grounded delivery. This approach sets the ideal tone for the song’s nihilistic lyrics, which vividly chronicle the downfall of various individuals.

The centerpiece of the release, title track »The Black Monk«, subverts expectations of classic doom. The song relies on constant tempo changes, sudden drum fills, and soaring guitar solos driven by a galloping beat. True to its namesake, the vocal delivery and lyrical structure take on a haunting, chant-like quality, making it the most memorable and dynamic piece on the record.

Closing the EP is »Vampire«, a track that trades folklore for reality by tackling the human parasites that roam the earth today. The unexpected lyrical themes mesh seamlessly with somber, gothic riffs. Driven by an incredibly strong vocal performance, the track morphs a depressive soundscape into the catchiest earworm on the release, perfectly capturing the collective anxieties of the current year.

»Black Monk« EP is out now on cassette tape and digitally. Order your copy here: blackmonkdoom.bandcamp.com

About Black Monk:

Based in Trentino, Italy, Black Monk blends classic doom metal weight with gothic atmospheres and modern lyrical cynicism. Their music serves as a dark medium to articulate the nihilism, depression, and social decay of the modern era. Founded in 2025, the band features current and former members of Éla, Final Fright, Violence Spread, Nimroth, Sign Of The Jackal, The Beyond & Violence Spread.

FFO: Saint Vitus, Pentagram, Candlemass, Black Sabbath

Black Monk is:
Gabriele Deriu – Vocals
Thomas Bortolotti – Guitars
Alessandro Chenetti – Bass
Corrado Menegatti – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well