Italian gothic rockers Blax signed a record deal with Wormholedeath Records and will release their sophomore album, Certesia, on 25 April. Blax merges brooding gothic atmospheres with industrial grit, alternative edge, and the unapologetic fury of hard rock/metal, crafting a sound that defies genre walls while paying homage to the dark romanticism of '80s icons.
Following their 2022 debut, Meravilia, a cult favorite that carved their name into the underground, Certesia marks a journey inward. The album explores a metaphorical "village" of personal certainties, with each track dissecting introspective facets of identity.
"This isn't just music—it's a pilgrimage", says the band. "Certesia is where we confront our shadows and embrace the chaos of self-discovery. It's raw, theatrical, and unflinchingly honest."
Blax's artistry extends beyond sound. Their striking visual identity embodies a "goth family" ethos, blending vampiric elegance with punk rebellion. This aesthetic depth amplifies their live shows, where haunting melodies collide with primal energy—a spectacle that has electrified stages at Masters Of Rock (CZ), Rock Castle (SK), and other festivals across Europe. Watch the video and listen to the recently released track "Mr. Graceful". Link
Certesia tracklist:
01. Blax
02. Mr Graceful
03. Doctor Love
04. All Saints In Hell
05. King Of The Cafe
06. Lady Music
07. Misery Of The Cross
08. Philophobia
09. Desideria
10. Rockaphilia
Blax live:
03.04. - Kraków, PL
04.04. - Chorzów, PL
05.04. - Vrútky, SK
06.04. - Bielsko-Biała, PL
07.04. - Ostrava, CZ
08.04. - Brno, CZ
09.04. - Bratislava, SK
11.04. - Budapest, HU
12.04. - Timișoara, RO
06.06. - Metalfest CZ
01.08. - Vagos Festival PT
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