Inherits The Void is back.
Highly productive since its debut in 2020, the project led by Antoine Scholtès (Wurmian, Lyrside) has announced the release of its fourth album, The Silent Abscission, on Avantgarde Music in 2026.
He is once again backed by Nico “Ranko” Muller (Akiavel, EON, ex-Hyrgal, ex-Otargos, ex-Svart Crown…) on drums and, for the first time, hands over the vocals to Romain Negro (Apolaustic, ex-Stortregn).
We begin with the intriguing The Sepulcher of Time an opening track that doesn’t hesitate to ignite as it returns to its melodic and ethereal Black Metal roots, yet surprises with the arrival of vocals that are quite different from what the artist has accustomed us to. We sense a rawer, more aggressive dimension that blends with the visceral touch of the instrumental, transporting us once again with its incisive riffs that tear at our minds before giving way to the energetic yet icy The Dawn over Ruins, which takes over and recaptures that apocalyptic old-school vibe. The lighter harmonics are, of course, still present, as before the break in clean sound that allows us to catch our breath before letting ourselves be swept away once again by the tidal wave; then the sound grows heavier on The Silent Abscission, the eponymous track that displays a stark contrast between its soaring leads and its virulent rhythm section. The two elements manage to come together at times as the vocalist roars, but it is tranquility that steers the ship through this serene, luminous moment and during the transition to clean vocals, while the violence sweeps us toward In The Shadow Of The Falling Star and its cosmic keyboards that evoke an oppressive atmosphere. The rest of the track offers us some intriguing mystical tones between two waves of darkness, showcasing its calmer influences before Wrath Of The Endless Sea further darkens the atmosphere with furious riffs, which will nevertheless subside to make way for a saxophone but will regain their strength and once again prove imposing, adopting epic accents. The Last Cry of Cosmos pauses for a moment before slowly and gradually bringing back its intensity, but also offers us a few moments of respite here and there that will heighten the final eruption, then treats us to a Pagan/Folk-infused touch with A World Unmade’s soaring notes. The vocals also become wilder, perfectly matching the aggression and raw elements, but the track quickly gives way to the album’s final track, Inherits the Void, which begins calmly with the saxophone, though the instrument will later contribute to the rhythm section’s intensity before drawing on its many influences to guide us through all its nuances, allowing the vocals to shift from the usual screams to clean singing throughout its progression toward a much more hazy and dreamlike final.
While it was already well underway, Inherits The Void has evolved, welcoming a guest vocalist quite different from the early releases. The Silent Abscission remains connected to the project’s roots, yet offers a different interpretation of its darkness to reveal new shades of it.
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