French occult doom/sludge metal duo Azken Auzi unleashed their sophomore full-length album »Infernua«; out now via Argonauta Records!
French occult doom/sludge metal band Azken Auzi is back with their sophomore full-length album, »Infernua«, which was just released on March 6th, 2026 via Argonauta Records.
Tracklist:
01. Deep Hell
02. SK
03. Black Mass
04. See You Next Tuesday
05. Reptilian (feat. Nico Voidozer)
06. From Hell
Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:
French occult doom sludge duo Azken Auzi unveiled their new album »Infernua« on March 6 through Argonauta Records on all digital platforms, CD and deluxe vinyl edition. After three years of evolution, the band returns with their most mature and uncompromising work to date. »Infernua« dives deep into occult doom and sludge territories, delivering suffocating riffs, hypnotic grooves and a haunting atmosphere that explores the darkest corners of the human soul.
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Three years after the release of their debut album, Azken Auzi return with a powerful new opus titled »Infernua«, marking a major evolution in the band’s artistic identity. After intense live activity and numerous concerts, the trio have refined a sound that is darker, more technical and emotionally deeper, blending occult doom and sludge with atmospheric tension and mature songwriting.
With »Infernua«, Azken Auzi finally reveal their true voice. The album explores the shadows of the human soul through oppressive heaviness, hypnotic grooves and carefully crafted dynamics. Each track pushes further into a universe where raw power meets introspection, creating a journey that is both brutal and immersive.
From the opening moments that immediately define the new direction of the band, to the final, more ethereal piece designed to leave a sense of fragile hope, »Infernua« unfolds as a complete and uncompromising experience. It is the sound of a band fully aware of its identity and unafraid to dive into darkness while still leaving space for emotional resonance.
More mature, more personal and more intense than ever, »Infernua« stands as Azken Auzi’s most accomplished statement to date.
Formed in Spring 2021, Azken Auzi was born from the remnants of Maniac and Tom Is Fat, when Ludo, Laurent and Fred decided to explore a darker and more tormented side of their musical vision. Combining doom, sludge and atmospheric passages, the band quickly shaped a distinctive sound through rehearsals, songwriting and live performances.
Their first demo single »I Hate You« received strong feedback, leading to the recording of their self titled debut album released by Argonauta Records in 2023. Since then, Azken Auzi have continued to evolve, pushing their music into heavier, deeper and more expressive territories, now fully realized with »Infernua«.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well