Croatian epic doom metal trio Elusive God presents their sophomore full-length album »Ambis«; out now via Personal Records!

Croatian epic doom metal trio Elusive God has just released their sophomore full-length album »Ambis« on May 9th, 2025 via Personal Records.

Listen to »Ambis« on Spotify and other streaming services!

Tracklist:
01. Kob
02. Ambisovi krici
03. Vrata vječnosti
04. Ples demona
05. Šapat propasti
06. Onostran
07. Iz tame i pepela

Courtesy of Personal Records:

Personal Records is proud to present Elusive God’s highly anticipated second album, »Ambis«, out internationally on May 9th, 2025 on CD format.

In the very beginning, uniquely, Elusive God acted as an art collective, releasing videos for the songs »Silence Is Our Doom« and »Dream Within A Dream«. Their goal was to bring darkness and mysticism back into METAL music. Also, it was important to make a statement: “We are Elusive God, and we’re here to play some doom-fucking-metal the way we think it’s supposed to be played.” The important influence that makes their sound distinctive originates from the traditional music & melodies of the northern parts of Croatia, along with traditional music from the vast areas that range from the Carpathian Mountains up to the Pannonian Plain.

In 2020, Elusive God’s »The Darkest Flame« EP was released by the esteemed Solitude Productions, largely introducing the band to the broader doom metal audience all over the world. Two years later came their debut album, »Trapped In A Future Unknown«. Here, even though the overall sound is really melancholic, there’s always some sort of epic grandiosity offered to the listener. Of especial note is the album’s closer, »Dreaming Of Reality«, which presented Elusive God in a powerful combination of genres, intertwining both their dark and epic aspects.

In early 2024, Elusive God released the single »Ples demona« accompanied by a short movie. This single was a preview of their forthcoming second album, »Ambis«. Once again, they decided to take a step further and refine their signature doom metal sound with lyrics sung in their native language. The reason for singing in the Croatian language is the greater possibility of authentic expression, given that the songs deal with personal topics. In addition, the vocal parts take on a completely different dimension depending on the language in which the band sings.

There’s an underlying story that connects all the lyrics on »Ambis« together: a seriously dark aspect of personal transformation offering a great sense of grandiosity and epicness towards the end. Of course, musically, Elusive God’s epic and grandiose moments are still present as an excellent contrast to the unprecedented anger, pain and aggression. For Elusive God, it’s all about constantly reconnecting with what matters most – expression, art, and the story it holds – and »Ambis« is undoubtedly their most compelling & cohesive reconnection yet. Highly recommended for maniacs of classic Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Atlantean Kodex, DoomSword, Krux, and especially Russia’s cult Scald – silence is our doom! ated second album, »Ambis«, on CD format.

Order »Ambis« here:
personal-records.com | personal-records.bandcamp.com

Music & lyrics by Elusive God.
Lyrics translations by Elusive God.
Recorded at Hellsound Studio, Czechia by Honza Kapak.
Guitars and bass for »Ples demona« (Dance Of The Demons) recorded at Chicken Sound Studio, Croatia by Vedran Kovačić Beli
Mixed and mastered by Honza Kapak at Hellsound Studio, Czechia.
Cover artwork design made by Bojan Koštić.
Layout by Radek Popel.

Elusive God is:
Shadow – Guitars, Vocals
Beast – Bass
Devil – Drums

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