Spanish doom/stoner/sludge trio Aathma stream their fourth album »Dust From A Dark Sun« in full ahead of its release this Friday via Ardua Music

Madrid, Spain based doom/stoner/sludge trio Aathma stream their fourth album »Dust From A Dark Sun« in full ahead of its release this Friday, June 30th, 2023 via Ardua Music.

Tracklist:
01. Cosmos
02. Impending Fate
03. Burned Garden
04. Blood Hands
05. A Black Star
06. Embrace The Ocean
07. The End Of My World

Courtesy of Ardua Music:

Originally formed in Madrid in 2007 as a new project from members of the seasoned bands Glow, Autumnal and Adrift, the band quickly developed their own identity and gained popularity, even having their debut album »The Call Of Shiva« as the best unsigned record of 2009 by the readers of Terrorizer magazine.

Gaining momentum with their next two full-lengths (2011’s »Decline… Towers Of Silence« and 2017’s »Avesta«, as well as the EP »Deadly Lake« in 2014), the band increased their live activity, including an European tour with the blackened crust punks Khmer and support shows for diverse renowned artists like Godflesh, Baroness, Forgotten Tomb or Altar Of Plagues, as well as celebrated sets at big festivals like Madrid Is The Dark, Resurrection Fest, Doom Over Paris or Bracara Extreme Fest.

On this new album »Dust From A Dark Sun« the band pursues a more straightforward approach, with heavier shorter songs that still show the band’s peculiar blend of sludge, different styles of doom and atmospheric metal, with massive wall breaking riffs, mesmerizing ambient passages and frontman and guitarist Juan Viguera’s unique and emotive voice.

Photo by Sergio Albert Aviles

The record’s lyrical concept revolves around the idea of becoming one with the cosmos after respecting Mother Nature’s creation, when we become dust from that dark star after trying to live a right and respectful life towards all other sentient beings.

The impressive cover artwork has been created by Robert Hernández, one of the most prestigious tattoo artists in the world and the stellar production is courtesy of the band’s longtime collaborator Carlos Santos (Wormed, Toundra) and Víctor García’s (Adrift, Boneflower) crushing mastering.

»Dust From A Dark Sun« is a fresh-sounding record that avoids pigeonholed stereotypes and will resonate with listeners who yearn for a sincere and moving experience from one of Spain’s most personal heavy acts. Would you come to the end of Aathma’s world?

Pre-order »Dust From A Dark Sun« here:
arduamusic.com (CD/LP)
arduamusic.bandcamp.com (CD/LP/Digital)
aathma.bandcamp.com (Digital)

Music by Aathma.
Lyrics by Juan Viguera.
Recorded & mixed by Carlos Santos at Sadman Studios, Verín.
Mastered by Víctor García at Ultramarinos Mastering, Barcelona.
Additional guitar on »Embrace The Ocean« by Greg Dale.

Cover painting by Robert Hernández.
Art direction & design by Chamani.
Photography by Sergio Albert.

Aathma is:
Alejandro Porras – Drums
Chamani – Bass, Lap Steel Guitar
Juan Viguera – Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer

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