Gothic doom metallers Opia share new single »The Fade«; debut album »I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep« out April 25th via Hammerheart Records!
Gothic doom metal band Opia premiere the second single »The Fade« taken from their upcoming debut album, »I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep«, set to release on April 25th, 2025 via Hammerheart Records.
New single »The Fade« is available now on all streaming platforms!
Tracklist:
01. These Pristine Memories
02. On Death’s Door Part I
03. Man Proposes, God Disposes
04. The Fade
05. The Eye
06. Days Gone By
07. Silence
08. On Death’s Door Part II
Courtesy of Hammerheart Records:
Gothic doom metallers Opia share their new song »The Fade« on all streaming platforms now! Taken from the upcoming debut album »I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep«, out April 25 on CD, LP and digital!
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Opia comments: “We are beyond excited to finally share with you all »The Fade« the second single from our upcoming debut album, »I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep«. This track is particularly close to our hearts, as it is inspired by the lived experience of one of our members who experienced the heartbreaking journey of a loved one suffering from vascular dementia. We dedicate this song to all who’ve lost family or friends to memory related conditions.
Photo credit: Konstantina Frasia Photography
Writing this song was a deeply personal and cathartic experience. It explores the complexity of grief – specifically, the kind of grief that arrives long before death itself. When someone you love is gradually lost to these conditions, it’s as if the essence of who they were starts to slip away little by little. The pain is not only in their absence but in seeing them “fade”, sometimes beyond recognition. The hardest part, in many ways, is that by the time death finally comes, it often feels like it is only the final punctuation mark on a long process of loss. For some, there’s the blessing of a final, fleeting moment of recognition, but unfortunately, many are not that fortunate.
This theme of loss and the inevitability of death runs deep throughout our upcoming album »I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep«. While »The Fade« addresses it with raw, visceral honesty, it is by no means the only track to delve into this subject. We feel this album captures the weight of mortality in ways that are both intimate and universal. It’s our hope that those who listen will find something they can relate to, whether through personal experience or the reflections it sparks.
On a compositional level, »The Fade« stands out as the one song on the album that solely features clean vocals. It was a purposeful choice to strip back the instrumentation and let the emotion of the lyrics shine through in the purest form possible. It’s a departure from some of our heavier work, but we felt it was the best way to convey the deep vulnerability at the heart of the song.
We are so thrilled for you to hear this track, and we can’t wait to share more of what’s to come. Our debut album, »I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep«, will be released globally on April 25th through Hammerheart Records. We hope you’ll join us on this journey.”
Formed between the UK and Spain, the band combines the brooding weight of death/doom with haunting, ethereal melodies, creating a sound that is as introspective as it is powerful.
Their debut album, »I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep«, marking the emergence of a new force within the doom metal scene. The band’s debut album explores themes of mortality, despair, depression and grief. It is a deeply atmospheric record, where slow, crushing tempos intertwine with ethereal melodies to create an experience that lingers long after the music fades.
Through its intricate songwriting and evocative mood, Opia’s debut offers a glimpse into the bleakest aspects of the mind, capturing the melancholic beauty in the acceptance of the inevitable.
With »I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep«, Opia is set to carve a unique place for themselves within the doom metal landscape, offering a fresh yet timeless take on the genre that draws on their shared history within the black metal scene. Their blend of gothic atmosphere and heavy, sorrowful doom promises to leave a lasting mark, one that will resonate with listeners for years to come.
Opia is:
Tereza Rohelova – Vocals
Phoenix Griffiths – Guitars
Dan Tregenna – Guitars
Jorge Afonso – Keyboards
Richard Rees – Bass
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