Avdagata | The Apocalyptic Aeon | At Dawn Records

Release Date: 28 November 2025

Format: Digital/CD/LP

Genre: Melodic Black/Death Metal

Country: Sweden

Swedish band Avdagata returns with “The Apocalyptic Aeon”, their second full-length album and a significant step in their artistic path. The band was formed by musicians already known from acts such as Dark Funeral, Night Crowned, Solution .45, and Cipher System, names that instantly give an idea of the experience behind the project. Their debut made a strong first impression, and this new release confirms that Avdagata is now moving with steady focus and direction.

The album is built upon a melodic black/death metal foundation, carried by fierce guitars and grand melodies that emerge from the storm. The production by D. Mauritzon and H. Liljesand keeps the sound powerful and organic, emphasizing atmosphere over perfection. The mix captures the traditional Scandinavian coldness, where aggression and melancholy coexist naturally. It’s violent, melodic but not soft. Every track moves with intention and intensity, giving the impression of a band that has refined its identity and learned how to balance melody and aggression with precision.

“The Apocalyptic Aeon” unfolds like a dark narrative about the fall of mankind, expressed through sharp riffs and commanding vocals. S. Drago’s voice has the authority of the genre, combining rawness with articulation. The twin guitars of Liljesand and Gardberg handle the melodic interplay, delivering moments of grandeur that echo the Swedish legacy of the late ’90s. Tracks such as “All Shall Become None” and “Regnum In Tenebris” reveal a strong sense of structure, while “Luciferian” closes the album with a fierce and dramatic tone.

The performance throughout the record feels united and consistent. Jaloma’s drumming is tight and exact, driving each song forward without excess. The addition of Beatrice Jarlegren’s clean vocals and choir sections in certain songs brings contrast and depth, creating moments of light within darkness. Guest guitarist Flemming Clausen Lund adds extra character to “Fireborn Tyrant”, keeping the album varied without breaking its flow.

Avdagata’s sound clearly sits within the lineage of Dissection, Naglfar, and Sacramentum, and it has its own character through subtle melodic ideas and atmosphere. The songwriting doesn’t rely on speed alone; it maintains tension through memorable themes and rhythmic balance. The overall result is cohesive, energetic, and filled with that Scandinavian sense of controlled devastation. “The Apocalyptic Aeon” is a strong follow-up for Avdagata, proving they are more than a side project or nostalgia act. It’s dark, energetic, and emotionally charged, executed with discipline and vision.

Score: 7.5

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https://www.facebook.com/Avdagata218/

https://www.instagram.com/avdagata.official/

https://avdagata1.bandcamp.com/album/the-faceless-one