Italian epic doom metal band IV Sigillo unleash new single »Dark Crusade«; debut album »Quarto Sigillo« out this Friday via Metal On Metal Records!
Italian epic doom metal band IV Sigillo (feat. current and former members of Thunderstorm, Epitaph and Menace) has unleashed new single »Dark Crusade« taken from their debut album, »Quarto Sigillo«, set to release this Friday, April 25th, 2025 via Metal On Metal Records.
Watch a music video for »Satrap Of The Cruel« below!
Tracklist:
01. In The Tofet
02. Satrap Of The Cruel
03. Dark Crusade
04. Slacken
05. Planet Of Vengeance
06. 11 Bodies (Mask Of Command)
07. Emptiness That Hurts
08. Sin-eater, Sin-retcher
09. Sub Vesperum
Courtesy of Metal On Metal Records:
The powerful rhythm section of Thunderstorm – the Italian cult legends active through the 1990s and 2000s – has joined forces with the former vocalist of Epitaph, along with a gifted guitarist from the lesser-known band Menace, to forge a new entity: IV Sigillo. Together, they unleash apocalyptic doom metal on their eponymous debut album, »Quarto Sigillo«. Emiliano’s quirky, haunting, often moaning and wailing vocals might evoke comparisons to David Bower of Hell or Gerrit P. Mutz. Unlike many albums where the bass is buried in the mix, here it takes on an exceptionally prominent role.
While the grooving riffs drive the songs, the multi-faceted songwriting makes for quite a demanding listen at first. But each spin reveals more, and once their hooks embed themselves in your mind, they refuse to let go. This album is for connoisseurs of obscure and esoteric doom metal with a strong personal twist, rooted in the tradition of the Italian Dark Sound. Sinister atmospheres, enhanced by the subtle use of keyboards, passion, mystery and dark omens will envelop you as the Fourth Seal opens…
A must for fans of Epitaph and Thunderstorm, as well as those into The Black, Paul Chain Violet Theatre, Black Hole, L’Impero Delle Ombre, Black Oath, Witchfield, Black Sabbath, Legionem and Sesta Marconi.
Selling points:
• Debut album of this Italian Dark Sound influenced occult doom metal band featuring veteran musicians known from their former bands, Thunderstorm and Epitaph, both well respected in the scene.
• Organic production perfectly fitting this style.
• Cover art painted by Jowita Kaminska (Exodus, Attacker, Witchburner, Midnight Priest, Manilla Road, Forsaken, Deceased, Meliah Rage, Arkham Witch, Metal Law, Ignitor…).
• For fans of Epitaph, Thunderstorm, The Black, Paul Chain Violet Theatre, Black Hole, L’Impero delle Ombre, Black Oath, Witchfield, Black Sabbath, Legionem, Sesta Marconi, Hell, early Death SS…
Album on CD format can be pre-ordered directly from our shop: metalonmetalrecords.com/shop
IV Sigillo is:
Emiliano Cioffi – Vocals
Dario Vicariotto – Guitars
Omar Roncalli – Bass
Attilio Coldani – Drums
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well