Irae is a long
running black metal project from Portugal, guided by Vulturius,
active since the early 2000s. Over the years, Irae has
built a reputation for grim, inward looking releases rooted in raw black metal,
slowly expanding its scope without abandoning its core identity. The project
has remained focused on personal vision, minimal compromise, and a strong
thematic thread across each full length.
With “In The Key Of
Twilight”, Irae present their sixth album
and their most narratively focused work so far. The album follows a clear
concept centered on self overcoming, destruction of imposed limits, and
transformation through conflict. Lyrically and atmospherically, it traces a
path from negation to emergence, treating divinity as something created,
challenged, and ultimately surpassed. The tone remains bleak, but it opens
toward something broader and more reflective than past releases.
The production suits
the material well, clear enough to follow the unfolding themes without
stripping away the raw character expected from the style. Vulturius handles most instruments, giving the
album a unified voice, while the drumming by Ûr adds
firmness and discipline. The overall presentation aligns with the album’s
introspective direction, supported by artwork that mirrors its twilight
centered symbolism.
“In The Key Of
Twilight” stands as a mature chapter in Irae’s catalog, emphasizing continuity,
reflection, and expansion of ideas rather than sudden shifts. It rewards
attentive listening and fits naturally within the band’s trajectory, presenting
a complete and coherent vision grounded in black metal tradition.
Score: 7.5
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