Darvaza - We Are Him (2025)

Unleashing one of the most hellish Black Metal releases of 2025, today we have International duo Darvaza and their sophomore full-length release “We Are Him”. Delivering over 42 minutes of cavernous and nihilistic music, spread in seven piercing tracks, the band continues their onslaught with a crushing sound that is both visceral and punishing. For fans of raw and pummeling BM, this release sets a new bar for the band, once that sets them apart from the rest.

Opening with dramatic atmospherics, “Holy Blood” quickly transitions into raw and in-your-face riffing onslaughts. Wraath’s snarl is as piercing as always, modulating between a harsh stance and some more demented screams. The band’s furious pace makes tracks like “A Last Prayer in Gethsemane”, “Lazarus”, and “Chaos.Fire.Devotion” be as pummeling as possible, with some masterfully crafted tempo changes and momentum building passages.

Handling all instruments, Omega unleashes crafty guitars alongside blistering drumming on tracks like “Blood Of No-One” and “Slaying Heaven” with its eerie atmospherics and ritualistic tempo. The latter, being our favorite track in this release, sets a very enigmatic and lush vibe that the band achieves with a very compact core of elements. Closing with an eponymous track, the album leaves on a high note thanks to fierce riffing and a very decadent pace.

As a whole, “We Are Him” is a step up from the band’s already very impressive previous offerings. Nearly perfecting their craft, Darvaza sets themselves apart from a very crowded scene. If you are into blistering guitars, pummeling drums, and furious headbanging inducing passages, look no further and pick up this killer release.

Label: Terratur Possessions

Release: December 5th, 2025

Genre: Black Metal

Country: International