Ocularis Infernum Unleash Dark Majesty with New Lyric Video “Strife and Ascendance”
Latvian underground has long been home to some of metal most dedicated and creative artists and Ocularis Infernum continue to prove exactly why. The veteran melodic/symphonic black metal outfit has returned with a powerful new release, unveiling the official lyric video for their latest track “Strife and Ascendance”.
Blending the icy aggression of black metal with the grandeur of live orchestral arrangements “Strife and Ascendance” is a journey through darkness, conflict and triumph. The track combines relentless riffs, intense vocals and atmospheric keyboards with real orchestral instrumentation including violin, cello, double bass, French horn and trombone. The result is a lush, cinematic soundscape that is epic and sinister in nature, appealing to fans of the symphonic black metal arena while keeping that raw edge that is true to the genre.
What is particularly interesting about Ocularis Infernum is that they have been around for a long time in the Latvian metal scene. Active since 2002, the band has spent more than two decades honing their sound and developing their own identity. In their early years they were unique, as they featured aggressive female vocals, which were not common in the local extreme metal scene at the time. Today that willingness to push boundaries remains part of the band DNA.
While many bands soften their approach over time, Ocularis Infernum continue to embrace the darkness. Their balance of melody and brutality is nothing short of remarkable, delivering memorable and uncompromising songs. “Strife and Ascendance” is a band that is familiar with the traditions of melodic and symphonic black metal but adds its own personality to the mix with confidence.
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The lyric video that is featured with the song allows fans to get involved with the mood and feel of the song, it brings the words to life and highlights the dramatic nature of the piece.
If you like your black metal to have a bit of orchestral depth and some haunting melodies, then Ocularis Infernum should be on your radar. More than twenty years of commitment to the craft and the Latvian veterans are still on the rise, showing that darkness can be truly captivating when forged with passion and creativity.
Watch the official lyric video for “Strife and Ascendance”. Discover the latest chapter in the never-ending saga that is Ocularis Infernum.
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