heavy-metal-darkness: Ponte Del Diavolo |De Venom Natura |Season Of Mist

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Ponte Del Diavolo |De Venom Natura |Season Of Mist

Release Date February 13^th, 2026
Format CD/Vinyl
Genre Blackened Post-Punk
Country Italy

Ponte Del Diavolo originally formed in Turin, Italy, forging a sound that fuses doom and black metal with new wave influences, a style they have dubbed blackened post-punk. The band features a distinct lineup with two bassists, Khrura Abro and Kratom, alongside guitarist Nerium, drummer Segale Cornuta, and vocalist Erba Del Diavolo. After releasing three EPs, they joined the Season Of Mist roster for their debut full-length, "Fire Blades From The Tomb." Following appearances at major festivals like Roadburn and Inferno, they have returned with their second album, "De Venom Natura."

The first thing hitting the speakers is the sheer mass of the low end. Having two bass players is often a gimmick, but here it serves a sonic necessity. The bottom end rumbles constantly, creating a suffocating foundation that allows the guitar to scream over the top. The production keeps things raw enough to maintain a dangerous edge while letting the instruments separate. It sounds like a garage band playing in a cathedral. The drums pound with a primitive energy, avoiding the plastic trigger sound plaguing so much modern metal.

Erba Del Diavolo delivers a vocal performance that veers between seduction and hysteria. She avoids standard black metal rasping in favor of dramatic, operatic wailing that sounds genuinely unhinged. This delivery matches the "blackened post-punk" tag perfectly, recalling the goth pioneers of the 80s but drenched in feedback and distortion. The cover of "In The Flat Field" by Bauhaus at the end of the album confirms exactly where their heads are at. They take that gothic blueprint and drag it through the mud.

The inclusion of brass instruments and synths adds a strange, ritualistic layer to the chaos. Tracks like "Delta-9 (161)" stretch out, using the extended runtime to build tension before exploding. The songwriting balances the slow, doom-laden riffs with faster, punk-influenced outbursts. It keeps the energy unpredictable. The music sounds dangerous and organic, like the band is playing live in the room and things could fall apart at any second.

"De Venom Natura" is a step up from their debut. It sounds darker, heavier, and more cohesive. The band has found a specific sound that belongs to them. The fusion of genres works because they commit to the darkness of both metal and goth equally. It is a loud, brash, and captivating listen that demands attention.

Score: 8.5