Inhuman | Gloriæ | Alma Mater Records

Release Date: November 7

Format: Album

Genre: Gothic Metal

Country: Portugal

Formed in December 1992 in the old city of Silves, Inhuman grew up alongside Portugal’s rising gothic metal scene. Three decades later they still carry that Portuguese blend of melancholy, dramatic expression and metallic grit. Over the years they shaped a sound built on deep voices, solemn melodies and a sense of shadowy grandeur. Now they return with their fourth studio album, “Gloriæ”, released through Alma Mater Records, written during a turbulent phase for the band and produced once again by Daniel Cardoso.

“Gloriæ” shows a group with experience in its bones, creating an album that treats gothic metal with respect, while giving enough space for personality and emotional weight. The band leans into powerful contrasts, strong riffs, dark atmosphere and expressive vocals that switch between theatrical authority and painful confession. Instead of chasing trends, Inhuman stays on familiar ground, although with sharper intent and a stronger emotional core.

The album grows steadily as it moves forward. Tracks such as “Absent Glory”, “Seed Of Ancient Hate” and “Illuminate The Pain” strike with dramatic force, shaped by heavy guitars and vocals that sound wounded but determined. The music keeps a dark glow, with melodies that arrive like slow embers under the guitars. The more introspective numbers, for example “Semblance Of Reality” or the sorrowful “The Dreariest One”, add weight through strong emotional expression. “Do Fim Dos Dias” brings a welcome Portuguese touch that deepens the album’s personality, while “Visionary State” closes the release with resolve, like the last line of a long confession.

The production is sturdy and expands without becoming blurry. The band plays with discipline, each element placed with care, allowing the album to maintain intensity from start to finish. Nothing jumps out as out of place. The sound feels shaped by experience, without losing edge.

“Gloriæ” is a mature, confident step from a band that knows exactly where it stands after thirty years. It carries sorrow, strength and a sense of personal survival. It might not hit with instant impact everyone, however listeners willing to sit inside its dark glow will find an album that rewards attention. This release stands as a solid chapter in Inhuman’s long journey and shows a band that still has stories worth telling, wrapped in shadows and carried by determination.

Score: 7.0

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